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The Kromski family has been handcrafting their beautiful spinning wheels for three generations and make an affordable high quality spinning wheel. These spinning  wheels have a combination of old world styling but with convenient features you'll appreciate.  The Kromski Sonata wheel is no exception.  The Sonata is the Kromski family's newest wheel, it's very portable and they offer a well made carry bag that comes with the wheel as an option.  We now offer the Sonata Spinning Wheel as well as their complete line of spinning wheels in many beautiful finishes.  Their current collection features the Symphony Spinning Wheel as well as the Kromski Polonaise Wheel.  Combining excellent craftsmanship and features for today’s demanding spinners, these spinning wheels and spinning accessories are a great value and have become a treasure in the spinning community here in Spokane, WA and around the world!

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Kromski Symphony Spinning Wheel
Kromski Symphony Spinning Wheel - Walnut
Our Price: $650.00 3 in stock!
The Symphony - just the image you would expect a spinning wheel to take. You can picture the "ladies in waiting" gathered together in the castle spinning as a group, all on The Symphony.
Kromski Symphony Spinning Wheel
Kromski Symphony Spinning Wheel
The Kromski Symphony Spinning Wheel is the beautiful handcrafted image you would expect a spinning wheel to take from a fairytale. You can picture the "ladies in waiting" gathered together in the castle spinning as a group, all on The Symphony.  This wheel not only works great but is a true work of art from the Kromski family in Poland and is a very high quality full size wheel.  This spinning wheel comes with a $40 fiber credit good for any of our top quality spinning fibers we offer.
Kromski Symphony Spinning Wheel
Kromski Symphony Spinning Wheel - Clear
Our Price: $650.00 1 in stock!
The Kromski Symphony Spinning Wheel is the beautiful handcrafted image you would expect a spinning wheel to take from a fairytale. You can picture the "ladies in waiting" gathered together in the castle spinning as a group, all on The Symphony.  This wheel not only works great but is a true work of art from the Kromski family in Poland and is a very high quality full size wheel.  This spinning wheel comes with a $40 fiber credit good for any of our top quality spinning fibers we offer.
Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel
Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel With Carry Bag!
Our Price: $520.00

Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel
The Kromski Sonata is back in stock!  This new wheel from Kromski has caused quite a stir in the spinning community and promises to be a terrific wheel.  This wheel has a great easy to use design and is perfect for a beginner. The upright design makes it a user friendly wheel and I haven't seen a more elegant upright wheel design.

    Kromski Minstrel Spinning Wheel-Kromski Minstrel
    Kromski Minstrel Spinning Wheel-Kromski Minstrel
    Kromski Minstrel Spinning Wheel
    The Kromski Minstrel is created by the Kromskis of Poland, is setting a new standard for castle style wheels. It features a wide, steady base for the double treadle operation and the wheel, which is larger than many upright wheels - 18".
    Kromski Polonaise Spinning Wheel
    Kromski "Polonaise" Spinning Wheel
    The Polonaise has the look of wheels from the Baltic area of Poland and Scandinavia. In fact, a well known spinning wheel historian has said that the manner in which this wheel is built is as close to being historically correct as he has seen. This will be a plus for spinners wanting the "real thing" and for the growing community of reenactors.
    Plying Head for Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel
    Jumbo Flyer for Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel-Great for spinning chunky yarn!
    Our Price: $83.00
    Kromski Sonata Jumbo Flyer Kit
    This is the Plying Head for the highly acclaimed Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel. It's great for plying of course and spinning up fun chunky yarns of your own creation!
    The Sonata Plying-Jumbo Flyer Kit comes with one Jumbo bobbin and has ratios of 5,7.5 and 10:1.
    Spinning Wheel Stool
    Spinning Stool from Kromski
    You need to sit just right to spin comfortably. With the Kromski spinning stool, you can. This sturdy stool has a contoured seat that will let you spin for hours. The legs have been turned so that you can make a permanent adjustment to the seat height from 17" to 18.5". And if not for spinning, you will find this stool works well in a variety of settings and is not just for Kromski Spinning Wheels and work well with Ashford and the Lendrum Wheels. Available unfinished, clear lacquer, walnut or mahogany.
    Kromski Prelude Spinning Wheel
    Kromski "Prelude" Spinning Wheel
    The Prelude is one of the newer spinning wheel designs from the Kromski family of Poland. It has the look of an antique wheel and the high degree of wood turning that the Kromskis are famous for, but it also has all the touches modern spinners expect. The Prelude is a single drive Scotch tension wheel.
    Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel
    Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel With Carry Bag - With Carry Bag - Clear
    Our Price: $520.00 (Out of Stock)

    New Spinning Wheel from Kromski!  This brand new wheel from the Kromski's has caused quite a stir in the spinning community and promises to be a terrific wheel.  Much of the construction and design are similar to a Lendrum Folding Wheel well built.

    Kromski Sonata Bag

                  This is a very nice bag with heavy duty padding all around.  The base has a padded platform that the folded wheel rides on so no amount of dropping is going to hurt the wheel.  Big outside pocket will hold lots of stuff. Shoulder strap and hand grab strap. Durable material.  Green with tan trim.  If ordered with the wheel the wheel and bag will be in one box saving shipping costs. This a true double treadle Spinning wheel with smooth action and solid construction. While it does fold up for easy portability the Sonata is a well conceived, designed, and manufactured spinning wheel.  Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, the Sonata is a good choice regardless of your hand spinning ability and is an easy to use portable spinning wheel at a great price from the Kromski Family.

    Architecture: As with other Kromski wheels, lots of turns and interesting wood features. As much as any folding wheel can have "old time" looks, the Sonata has it. 
     
    • Weight: 11.5lbs.
    • Sits very firmly on the floor; has cushioned feet.
    • Single drive
    • Orifice height: 25" but adjustable so that it can be several inches higher.
    • Wheel diameter: 19"
    • Elastic drive band.
    • The front and rear maidens use a "plastic" bearing for the flyer head.
    • Wheel rotates on ball bearings.
    • Ratios: 6.7, 12.5 and 14 to 1 using a standard Sonata flyer

      Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel
      Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel With Carry Bag - With Carry Bag - Walnut
      Our Price: $606.00 2 in stock!

      New Spinning Wheel from Kromski!  This brand new wheel from the Kromski's has caused quite a stir in the spinning community and promises to be a terrific wheel.  Much of the construction and design are similar to a Lendrum Folding Wheel well built.

      Kromski Sonata Bag

                    This is a very nice bag with heavy duty padding all around.  The base has a padded platform that the folded wheel rides on so no amount of dropping is going to hurt the wheel.  Big outside pocket will hold lots of stuff. Shoulder strap and hand grab strap. Durable material.  Green with tan trim.  If ordered with the wheel the wheel and bag will be in one box saving shipping costs. This a true double treadle Spinning wheel with smooth action and solid construction. While it does fold up for easy portability the Sonata is a well conceived, designed, and manufactured spinning wheel.  Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, the Sonata is a good choice regardless of your hand spinning ability and is an easy to use portable spinning wheel at a great price from the Kromski Family.

      Architecture: As with other Kromski wheels, lots of turns and interesting wood features. As much as any folding wheel can have "old time" looks, the Sonata has it. 
       
      • Weight: 11.5lbs.
      • Sits very firmly on the floor; has cushioned feet.
      • Single drive
      • Orifice height: 25" but adjustable so that it can be several inches higher.
      • Wheel diameter: 19"
      • Elastic drive band.
      • The front and rear maidens use a "plastic" bearing for the flyer head.
      • Wheel rotates on ball bearings.
      • Ratios: 6.7, 12.5 and 14 to 1 using a standard Sonata flyer

        Kromski Quick Change Flyer
        Kromski Quick Change Flyer Set

        Quick Change Flyer Set - here is an inovation from the Kromskis that will make changing bobbins on a double drive set-up easier. The spindle on the flyer "breaks" at the base of the flyer allowing you to pull off the flyer and the bobbin without removing the whorl or the drive band from the whorl. See how it is done.

        Instructions

        Comes with conversion parts, flyer and three Quick Change bobbins. Specify your Kromski wheel type. Requires different bobbins than what is standard with all Kromski wheels.

        $60 for Mazurka or Minstrel, unfinished ($67 with a finish) - $74 for Polonaise or Symphony, unfinished ($82 with a finish).
        Kromski Orifice Hook
        Kromski Orifice Hook
        Threading hook- included with each Kromski wheel; a fancy turned handle makes this the hook to be used with any spinning wheel.
        Kromski Quickchange
        Kromski Bobbins (For Quick Change)
        Kromski Bobbins (Quick Change) for use with Quick Change flyer set. This is just the bobbin..

        Kromski Quick Change Flyer
        Kromski Quick Change Flyer Set
        Our Price: $60.00

        Kromski Quick Change Flyer

        Kromski Small Mazurka
        Kromski Small Mazurka (decorative)
        The Small Mazurka is a scaled down version of the Mazurka and while it has the look of a working wheel it lacks a functioning flyer. But everything else works - the treadle drives the wheel which in turn spins the flyer, but there is no orifice or working bobbin. This is a a great decorative piece and will be enjoyed by spinners and non-spinners. It stands about 24" tall and the wheel is 9.5" in diameter. It comes in a variety of finished colors.
        Bag for Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel
        Bag for Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel
        Our Price: $120.00 1 in stock!
        Bag for Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel
        Fast Flyer for Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel
        Faster Flyer for Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel
        Fast Flyer for Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel
        This fast flyer uses regular kromski bobbins but cranks up the speed for spinning finer yarns. The ratios are 12,16 and 18:1
        Beaded Orifice Hook
        Beaded Orifice Hook
        Our Price: $16.00
        Orifice hook- Impress your friends at your next spinning group with these lovely beaded orifice hooks.  Handmade in several different styles.
        Kromski Jumbo Bobbin
        Kromski Bobbins (Jumbo)
        (Out of Stock)
        Kromski Bobbins (Jumbo)
        Kromski Mazurka Spinning Wheel
        Kromski MAZURKA Spinning Wheel - shown in Walnut
        (Out of Stock)
        The Kromski MazurkaWheel has the classic look of eastern European wheels of old. The novel wheel-within-a-wheel makes you think of mazurka dancers spinning round and round. The Mazurka design won recognition for Leon Kromski throughout Poland. One look at the detail in this wheels will astound you and you're sure to enjoy the truly magnificent craftsmanship for years to come.
        Kromski Lazy Kates
        Kromski Lazy Kates (Upright)
        3 in stock!

        Tensioned Lazy Kates, The Kromskis are now making two styles of Lazy Kates - the arched version now comes standard with all Mazurka and Symphony wheels; the upright Kate comes standard with the Polonaise.

        Kromski Tensioned Lazy Kates (Arch)
        Kromski Lazy Kates (Arch)

        Tensioned Lazy Kates, The Kromskis are now making two styles of Lazy Kates - the arched version now comes standard with all Mazurka and Symphony wheels; the upright Kate comes standard with the Polonaise.

        Kromski distaff
        Kromski "distaff" for Minstrel Spinning Wheel
        Kromski distaff for Minstrel Spinning Wheel.
           
         

        The Kromski story...

        Life on the western plains of Poland can be hard. In 1918, just after WWI, Leon Kromski began turning wood and soon became his town’s spinning wheel fixer. Between the two world wars, prospects were few so in fact Leon did many things to support his family, but turning was something he did well. Before and after WWII, he taught woodturning to his son, also named Leon. Following the second war, life under the communists offered few improvements and the Kromski family struggled as did many to seek success and good fortune. In the ’60s, Leon Kromski, the younger, designed a new spinning wheel that won him recognition throughout Poland. His wheel, a first version of the Mazurka, was selected to be sold in government stores that supported Polish folk arts and crafts. However, because they were operating a family business, not a government operation, the Kromskis were held back. They were not allowed to get too ambitious for fear that their woodworking business would prosper and thus they were limited in the number of wheels they could produce. Hard work and persistence eventually paid off however; with the fall of communism and the rise of a free-market in Poland, the Kromskis are finally able to begin to fulfill their dreams. Today, Leon, with his sons Wojciech and Daniel have their sights set on Poland and beyond. With Wojciech’s background in forestry and wood products, Daniel’s in art and design, this new generation of Polish artisans intends to place their products before people around the world. For today’s spinners and weavers, the Kromskis manufacture attractive-looking and well-engineered products and they stand behind each with a five year warranty covering their craftsmanship.

        It is always nice to see where your wheel and loom was made and some of the craftsmen involved . Since you might not travel to Poland we want to bring the Kromskis to you.

        This is Wjoceich Kromski and Zosia and Daniel Kromski.

        This picture is taken about 5km from Wolsztyn, Poland, the home town of the Kromskis. The building in the background is the new Kromski facility. This building, in addition to their finishing facility (located just down the road) will gives the Kromskis and their employees the extra room they require to be efficient in their work and the storage they need for their products.


        This is Henryk Napierala working at one the Kromski lathes. The very best craftsmen get the job of turning the many fancy parts that make up each product. For the most part, the employees are young but have many years of experience.

        Marek Sofczynski is shown putting the final touches to a turned piece. A lot of sanding is done right on the lathe ensuring that each piece is ready for finishing, by you or by the Kromski staff.

        Pawel Malicki is working with a Mazurka wheel, assembling legs and the two upright posts. All the wheels are fully assembled at the factory. All aspects of a wheel or loom are checked for fit and quality and then broken down for boxing or finishing.

        Daniel is speaking with Lukasz Szklarski as he assembles a Mazurka wheel base. When this series of pictures was taken, everyone was working on an order for Mazurkas.Notice the wood behind Lukasz. Space is a consideration for the Kromskis in their present location. They and the employees look forward to more elbow room in the new building.

        Przemek Skrzypczak is showing us the wheel rims for the Polonaise and the Mazurka. Making the wheel rim is the most difficult job in the process of wheelmaking. Sections of wood are carefully cut and joined together, glued and clamped. The Polonaise rim is also pinned to add strength. The hub and spokes are added after the rim is ready.

        Partially finished Mazurka wheels.

        Hundreds of wheel rims ready for additional work and assembly.
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        The following is a series of pictures showing a blank bobbin being turned to a finished product.

        The blank is made up of two ends, a middle shaft and two bearings pressed into the two ends. A metal guide is inserted through the bobbin (and bearings) and secured to the lathe. Everything will be true as the metal guide acts as a flyer shaft.

        With the bobbin locked in place, a shaped knife is brought into the two ends and the proper shaping takes place.

        In this picture, both ends of the bobbin have been shaped and are now being sanded to a perfect finish.

        Have you noticed the tape on the fingers of the workers? Their hands come into contact with wood as it turns. To avoid the loss of skin, they place tape on their fingers and replace the tape as needed.


        This is Daniel with part of the Kromski staff. This is one shift.

        Notice the wood in the background. All the wood used in Kromski wheels is air dried. A new kiln will be available at the new factory location for some aspects of their work but air curing will continue.

        Wjoceich personally picks each tree that the Kromskis use. He travels to forests and selects each and every tree where it stands. The tree is harvested, milled and brought to the Kromski factory. How's that for being involved with your product from beginning to end?