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1806 nardaarnettmiller
nardaarnettm... Offline Send Email
Jul 1, 2009
1:22 pm
... 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...
1807 De-De Heeter
facefromthep... Offline Send Email
Jul 2, 2009
9:53 am
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...
1808 Iris Moon
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Jul 2, 2009
12:31 pm
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...
1809 esther sharrigan
nordicweevs Offline Send Email
Jul 2, 2009
1:12 pm
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...
1810 Iris Moon
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Jul 2, 2009
1:15 pm
... 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...
1811 Bonnee
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Jul 2, 2009
7:32 pm
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...
1812 Pamela Alley
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Jul 3, 2009
1:27 am
Start with a FLAT toothpick, though. A round one can make the problem worse. PA...
1813 Colette
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Jul 4, 2009
2:10 pm
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...
1814 westcoasthing Offline Send Email Jul 4, 2009
6:48 pm
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...
1815 Pamela Alley
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Jul 4, 2009
9:27 pm
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...
1816 westcoasthing Offline Send Email Jul 5, 2009
1:48 am
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...
1817 Pamela Alley
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Jul 5, 2009
2:00 am
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...
1818 Sharon
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Jul 5, 2009
2:33 am
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...
1819 Colette Duchnowski
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Jul 5, 2009
2:35 am
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...
1820 TREEDJ@...
llamalady681 Offline Send Email
Jul 5, 2009
5:17 am
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, ...
1821 westcoasthing Offline Send Email Jul 5, 2009
6:45 am
Oh, I'm in Ventura, CA.....not near anyone else : - ( But, if you ARE near me, that would be fantastic! -Miki...
1822 westcoasthing Offline Send Email Jul 5, 2009
6:48 am
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...
1823 Randy Carlson
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Jul 5, 2009
10:11 pm
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 ...
1824 Cindy
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Jul 6, 2009
10:32 pm
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...
1825 Colette Duchnowski
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Jul 14, 2009
9:45 pm
Miki, did you decide on which wheel to get? Colette...
1826 westcoasthing Offline Send Email Jul 16, 2009
3:48 pm
Well, I'm still leaning towards the Mazurka for my "living room" wheel. The beautiful design and small size really make it work for my tiny tiny space, plus...
1827 Colette Duchnowski
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Jul 16, 2009
4:35 pm
Hi Miki, I am still debating between the Mazurka and the Minstrel and saving money for whichever one, just like you..lol Kind of wish there weren't so many ...
1828 Sharon
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Jul 16, 2009
6:24 pm
Miki and Colette, I have a Maz and a Minstrel. Got them both unfinished. I am going to attempt to attach a photo so you can get some idea of how light the...
1829 Colette Duchnowski
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Jul 16, 2009
6:33 pm
Thanks for the picture Sharon. When the Mazurka is put together with the lighter stain, does the wheel look less "busy"? What color stain are you using? ...
1830 Pamela Alley
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Jul 16, 2009
6:40 pm
Colette, I had a similar conception of 'busy' with the Maz...until I got one. :) I did think that it would be quite distracting, but honestly--it just blends...
1831 Sharon
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Jul 16, 2009
8:22 pm
I didn't stain either of my wheels, I prefer to see their natural color so I used a Minwax Polycrylic clear gloss. Wood naturally darkens some with age ...
1832 Colette Duchnowski
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Jul 16, 2009
8:31 pm
The thing that first drew me to the Maz is its old world look. Thanks for the info.. From: KromskiSpinners@yahoogroups.com ...
1833 Colette Duchnowski
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Jul 16, 2009
11:52 pm
Has anyone used linseed oil on their unfinished wheels instead of a stain? Just wondering how that would work. I know it's been used to finish floors. Colette...
1834 stockinette_avenger
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Jul 17, 2009
1:55 pm
... I tried as many wheels as I could get my hands on. Payed attention to the minutae: can I easily sit at an appropriate hight to reach the treadles? Is the...
1835 Holly Nestberg
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Jul 20, 2009
4:35 pm
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