Kromski Symphony Spinning Wheel
First, thanks for choosing the Kromski Symphony. We want your spinning experience
to be enjoyable and the first thing to do is to assemble the wheel correctly and with
care so that it works properly. We suggest you read through these instructions com
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pletely before you begin as this will resolve any questions you may have before they
arise. You may also want to view our online video about assembling this wheel -
http://newvoyager.com/videos.html After your wheel is assembled, we will offer a
few words of advice about adjusting it and regular maintenance (also see the video).
Finishing
If you purchased an unfinished wheel, we suggest a finish of your choosing. A good
wood stain and surface finish will help prevent a degree of staining from regular use
and from the use of lubricating oil. Finishing a wheel prior to assembly is probably the
best way to proceed. For a clear, natural look we suggest tung oil; otherwise, any qual
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ity stain and finish is acceptable. If you notice smudges on the wood (that result from
your handling the parts) the easiest way to remove them is with a clean pencil eraser
before applying the finish.
Unboxing the wheel
The Symphony was boxed in Poland and has traveled some distance to get to you,
so the first thing to do is to unbox the wheel, remove all the parts and check for any problems that may be obvious. If you observe a
problem, contact your dealer.
Make sure all parts are unwrapped and set aside. Give yourself some room to work away from the parts so you don’t step on anything.
Smaller parts are in plastic bags so you may want to empty the bags and examine these items. Everything will go together easily so
don’t be concerned with the number of parts.
Please refer to your video if you have any questions about part placement or adjustment.
Step 1
The first step is to attach the rear leg (the front legs and treadle assembly are already in place). Turn the bench upside-down so that the
hole for the rear leg is accessible. Slip the rear leg into the hole. You may glue the top of the leg if you like. Set the frame on its legs
and make sure the treadles move easily and they look like the picture.
Please do not glue the leg if you believe something has happened to these parts during shipment.
Step 2
Now you will mount the wheel posts. Locate the 2 bolts, 2 silver washers, 2 brass washers and 2 barrel nuts. The two wheel
posts are positioned in the two large holes on top of the bench; the flat surface near the base of the posts should face towards
each other. Near the bottom of each post, on the side, is a small hole; slip a barrel nut into each hole with the slot on the end
of the nut facing out; the holes in the side of the posts should be towards the end of the bench. Bring the bolt and washers
up from beneath the bench in a manner that will allow the bolt to thread into the barrel nut (as needed, rotate the nut to line
it up with the bolt). Snug, but do not completely tighten the bolt. At this time, you want to pre-position pre-tied drive band;
make a double loop and drop it over the front wheel post.
Step 3
You will now mount the wheel on the two wheel posts. Locate a brass sleeve bearing and
washer from your parts and slip on the wheel axle, washer first, then the bearing (Video may
confuse you - have the oil hole on the inside, near the wheel) . Bring the wheel to the top of the
wheel posts and lower the axle into the slots on the top of the posts until the bearings rest at the
bottom of the slot. Secure the wheel axles with two wooden pegs, being sure to orient the small
groove on the outside surface of the bearing on top; the wooden peg will slip along this groove
as you push it in. Snug in the pegs.
Note: Symphony wheels are beginning to ship with the crank separate from the wheel. If so
for you, insert crank into the hole on the hub and secure with 2 wood screws.
