Drive band flexible (Kromski wheels)
Drive band flexible (Kromski wheels)
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Keep your Kromski spinning wheel running tip top with these genuine replacement flexible drive bands.
These drive bands are supplied already joined in the correct length to fit each wheel. They can also be cut and joined with a flame (see below).
- Fantasia (62.5 inches long / thick band)
- Prelude (70 inches long / thick band)
- Interlude (75 inches long / thick band)
- Sonata (68 inches long / thick band)
- Minstrel (124 inches long / thin band)
- Symphony (169 inches long / thin band)
- Polonaise (163.5 inches long / thin band)
How do I get a poly drive band on my wheel since it is already joined?
What to do will be different for each wheel. On your Sonata and Fantasia, remove the footmen from the crank to get access so the drive band can be placed into position. On our Prelude and Interlude single drive wheels and on the Symphony and Polonaise, you will need to lift the drive wheel from the wheel posts so you can drop the drive band in place. The Minstrel may have you wanting to join the poly band in place on the wheel, otherwise, remove the three bolts from the bottom side of the bench and wiggle the 3 posts out so the drive band can be properly placed.
Can I cut it and join it myself?
Position the poly band around the wheel twice (its normal position). Grip both ends. Have someone hold a lighter for you. Bring the 2 ends into the flame to melt the plastic, then butt the 2 pieces together and hold for 10-20 seconds. Wait a minute or two then test by snapping the joint. Should it fail, cut at the joint, trim ends and try again.