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... I wouldn't trade my sonata for the world. I would suggest if you can get the jumbo flyer with the sonata, because its wonderful to use plying two FULL...
Linda
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Jun 20, 2009
10:31 am
1797
... I'm taller than you are, but not by much. I am obviously, however, much lazier than you are - I just grab the upright and tilt the wheel toward me when I...
stockinette_avenger
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Jun 21, 2009
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1798
Today I bought myself a new wheel. I had been thinking of getting a Symphony for a few years, but bought an Ashford Traditional used for my first wheel. For...
Cindy
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Jun 21, 2009
3:12 am
1799
Congratulations on your new Symphony! They are an excellent wheel & really beautiful. Enjoy.. Happy Spinning Jude jgpilote@... ...
Jude
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Jun 21, 2009
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1800
... I owned a Lendrum for two years, and sold it to buy my Sonata. It was a very good decision - the Sonata requires much less effort to treadle, and spins...
stockinette_avenger
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Jun 22, 2009
1:35 pm
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In all the talk about Sonatas, I saw the ratios mentioned for them and also for the Minstrel. I use the 25:1 whorl (that is sold separately for the...
hnestberg
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Jun 27, 2009
3:18 pm
1802
Like Holly, I also invested in the extra whorls for my Minstrel both the faster and the slower one and they complete my wheel for anything I might need for...
makeitsew2750
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Jun 28, 2009
12:13 pm
1803
My poor wheel is still sitting in the box in the garage. I had surgery last Tuesday on my ankle and DH is doing his best to keep me from getting into trouble...
Cindy
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Jun 28, 2009
7:22 pm
1804
That's a good name for her Cindy, hang in there you don't want to damage what you just got done and have to do it again or damage it so bad it can't be...
makeitsew2750
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Jun 29, 2009
2:08 pm
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Great name there Cindy! Sounds like you have a very thoughtful dh! Hope your ankle feels better soon :~) Have any of you sat down and actually counted how many...
hnestberg
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Jun 29, 2009
7:34 pm
1806
... Bonnee, I have a Minstrel and have traveled with it and do not find a problem with portability except that the legs fall off when I lift the wheel to move...
nardaarnettmiller
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Jul 1, 2009
1:22 pm
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Narda, I suggest you look at the instructions a second time. I have mine here in front of me, and the references to gluing the legs are as follows: Please do...
De-De Heeter
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Jul 2, 2009
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I also saw there are more ratios available on the ... I've found that the ratios really don't make much difference on my Sonata. I have a Minstrel and a...
Iris Moon
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Jul 2, 2009
12:31 pm
1809
Ref: leaving Kromski legs unglued: One of the reason Kromski suggests leaving legs unglued is if you sell the wheel and have to ship it. It is easier to...
esther sharrigan
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Jul 2, 2009
1:12 pm
1810
... So while portability is a bonus, the other options like the large bobbin and flyer assembly is the real benefit. ... I do believe The Woolery has a jumbo...
Iris Moon
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Jul 2, 2009
1:15 pm
1811
I agree that you don't want to glue the legs in place. The whole reason is to give them room for contraction and expansion. If you find them wobbly, easiest...
Bonnee
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Jul 2, 2009
7:32 pm
1812
Start with a FLAT toothpick, though. A round one can make the problem worse. PA...
Pamela Alley
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Jul 3, 2009
1:27 am
1813
Hi everyone and a very Happy 4th of July for those in the states. I am new to this group and just started spinning less than 1 year ago. Right now, I have a...
Colette
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Jul 4, 2009
2:10 pm
1814
Hello Spinners- I'm considering either a mazurka or minstrel as an addition to my herd, but I'd like to get the opinion of people who have actually spun on...
westcoasthing
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Jul 4, 2009
6:48 pm
1815
Heh. hehehe....HAHAHAHA!!! Oh, are you in for a treat if you get the Maz....I LOVE, ADORE, and worship my Maz. Does anything I ask, fine or coarse, and I...
Pamela Alley
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Jul 4, 2009
9:27 pm
1816
Thanks, I was hoping to hear that someone loved their mazurka! It is just SUCH a beautiful wheel, and it does look to be very well balanced. I'm keeping tabs...
westcoasthing
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Jul 5, 2009
1:48 am
1817
The only hitch I've had with it is that when I REALLY get going, or have a spinning thing where I am almost fighting the takeup (I spin a lot of webbed angora...
Pamela Alley
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Jul 5, 2009
2:00 am
1818
Hi Miki, I have both the Mazurka and the Minstrel! J got the Mazurka first. Had only spun for about 15 min. on a friends 'old' Traddy. Just today the Maz...
Sharon
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Jul 5, 2009
2:33 am
1819
I am having the same problem as you. I test drove a Minstrel and it was so easy going. Didn't have a chance to test out a Mazurka yet. I think either would...
Colette Duchnowski
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Jul 5, 2009
2:35 am
1820
miki Where are you ... You can come play on both of mine. Sharon Tree www.bubbiesfarm.com In a message dated 7/4/2009 6:48:39 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ...
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llamalady681
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Jul 5, 2009
5:17 am
1821
Oh, I'm in Ventura, CA.....not near anyone else : - ( But, if you ARE near me, that would be fantastic! -Miki...
westcoasthing
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Jul 5, 2009
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1822
Thanks Sharon, it's good to hear from you! I'm glad to find a few others that have more than one (or both) Kromski wheels - Since I already have my Sonata for...
westcoasthing
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Jul 5, 2009
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1823
I have a Polonaise, which I love, and my Minstrel, which is my traveling wheel. Both are wonderful wheels. Just wish I had more time to spin! Terri Carlson ...
Randy Carlson
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Jul 5, 2009
10:11 pm
1824
Thanks Karen, She tuened out wonderfully. A friend who has been borrowing my Ashford Traddy is going to buy it from me. Which is great because I don't think I...
Cindy
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Jul 6, 2009
10:32 pm
1825
Miki, did you decide on which wheel to get? Colette...
Colette Duchnowski
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Jul 14, 2009
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