Ashford Drumcarders (new 2 speed model)

This new, improved model has two ratios for even more flexibility and control when carding and blending:
Use the 6:1 ratio to prepare your fleece. The controlled intake and carding will produce a smooth even batt ready for blending, spinning or felting.

Use the 4:1 ratio to blend sliver, colours and different fibre types consistently into an open and airy batt.

The new carder retains the adjustable drum clearance - allows you to set the teeth distance for total control of your fibre. All nylon bearings ensure it is light and easy to turn. The card cloth has wire teeth with a special protective coating and a flexible rubber backing for long life. The carder is strong and robust with the body made from Silver Beech hardwood. The carder has rubber feet to prevent it slipping. Card 50 gm (2oz ) batt quickly and efficiently. It comes assembled and lacquered ready to use. Awl/doffer, 2 clamps and carding instructions are included. Batt size 55cm x 23cm (22ins x 9ins)- Weight only 5kg (11lb)

Choose either- Fine 72 point for finer wools & exotic fibres- Coarse 36 point for stronger wools or fibre with more vegetable matter to remove.

ASH-DRUM-F - $415 - ASHFORD DRUMCARDER FINE-72 Point includes shipping within the continental US.
ASH-DRUM-C - $400 - ASHFORD DRUMCARDER COARSE-36 Point includes shipping within the continental US.

Clemes & Clemes Drumcarders

Oak frame and carders are completely assembled and ready to use right out of the box. The card clothing is available in fine tooth and coarse tooth. Most spinners require fine teeth on their carders. Almost any type of fiber can be carded with the fine tooth carder.

We recommend coarse teeth on a carder only when carding a coarser fiber and a rougher texture is desired. The carding drums are adjusted at the factory and rarely ever need adjustment. The small version (not pictured) has all the features of the 8” drum carder but in a 4”width. Excellent for the occasional spinner or the spinner who travels a lot.

CLE-206 - Fine Tooth Large - 8"... $445 (includes shipping within the continental US)
CLE-207 - Fine Tooth Small - 4"... $345 (includes shipping within the continental US)

CLE-206-C - Coarse Tooth Large - 8"... $445 (includes shipping within the continental US)
CLE-207-C - Coarse Tooth Small - 4"... $345 (includes shipping within the continental US)

Howard BRUSH Drumcarders

We stock Howard Brush Drumcarders. Both carders are adjustment free and made from solid hardwood - not particle board! Each drum carder comes with an attached clamp so that it can be secured to your work table for ease of use.

The Lindsey - A quality inexpensive entry level double drumcarder that comes fully assembled and is made out of solid, unfinished hardwood. The overall size is 15.5 x 14 inches (not including the 10 inch pull out wool tray). The swift or main drum is 6.5 inches wide and 8 inches in diameter, the feed drum or licker in is 6.5 inches wide and 2.5 inches in diameter It will make a bat size of 6.5 x 22 inches, and is ideal for most types of fibers.

HOW-LIN - The Lindsey Regular 72/90 TPI - $449 includes shipping within the continental US.

HOW-LIN-F - The Lindsey Fine 90/120 TPI - $469 includes shipping within the continental US.

The David - A quality inexpensive premier triple drum carder that comes fully assembled and is made out of solid, unfinished hardwood. The overall size is 15 inches long (not including the 10 inch pull out wool tray), 17 inches wide and 10 inches high. The main drum or swift is 8.5 inches wide and 8 inches in diameter and the other two drums are 8.5 inches wide and 2.5 inches in diameter. It has a bat size of 8 x 22 inches, and is ideal for most types of fibers. The advantage of the triple drum carder is it takes only half as much turning to produce the same quality bat.

HOW-DAV - The David Regular 72/90 TPI - $549 includes shipping within the continental US.

HOW-DAV-F - The David Fine 90/120 TPI - $569 includes shipping within the continental US.

Strauch Drumcarders

We stock Strauch drumcarders. All come with a Knuckle-Saving Batt Picker and a Doffer Brush. We recommend the Extra Fine card clothing (128 teeth/square inch) as this will handle all fibers including very fine ones such as Merino, llama and on down to the coarse fibers.

With the brush attachment this cloth can be used successfully with kid mohair, alpaca and angora.

The most popular Strauch drumcarder is the Model 405, Strauch's Finest, the ULTIMATE drumcarder!!

MODEL 405 or Strauch's "Finest" is the most popular of the line. It is 8" wide and is available with 128 teeth per square inch (will handle fine, medium and coarse fibers) and a brush attachment installed. The wood frame is ash, finished in a warm oak, and 6" high, 2" higher than the other Strauch models. This permits a larger sprocket on the small drum giving a 5:1 ratio (compared to 4:1 ratio for other models) between the 2 drums which allows more speed and carding action per revolution.

Comes with the Knuckle-Saver Batt Picker, Doffer brush, clamps, a cleaning brush and the Brush Attachment. Plus now, the new Strauch Teasing Tool is also included with this carder.

FRI-5405 - $695 including shipping within the continental US.

NEW! Strauch Motorizing Kit for your 405

DO YOU ALREADY HAVE A 405 "FINEST" DRUMCARDER? NOW YOU CAN HAVE IT MOTORIZED!

Just purchase the Motorizing Kit and choose to either ship the drumcarder to the manufacturer for installation (we will provide the address) or do the conversion yourself. We recommend having the manufacturer do the conversion unless you are handy with tools. The process is tedious and requires reasonable dexterity. Specify your Model Number when ordering.

FRI-MK - Motorizing Kit for 8" - $1150

NEW! Strauch 405 "Finest" Motorized Drumcarder

The models 405 Finest and Finest double-wide (see above) are now available motorized. These high tech drumcarders feature both variable speed AND reverse functions. The "infinitely variable speed" feature (not just two or three speed settings) is especially valuable if you work with fine fibers like alpaca, merino, cashmere, etc. The carders use very high quality, durable, electronically controlled motors that are made in the USA! Both motor and electronic controller were engineered by the manufacturer to be quiet, robust, dependable, self-diagnostic and trouble-free.

Comes with the Knuckle-Saver Batt Picker, Doffer brush, clamps, a cleaning brush and the Brush Attachment. Plus now, the new Strauch Teasing Tool is also included with this carder.

The advantages of using a motorized drumcarder are many:

- you save time; this is especially important if you are carding a lot of fibers for your own use or for others as a cottage industry;
- more control: both hands are free so you can control how the fiber is being carded or blended;
- an enjoyable experience: if you have wrist, elbow and/or shoulder issues, you will find your carding experience painless and relaxing;
- consistency: you will be able to card fibers at a consistent speed and make consistent batts.

FRI-M405 - motorized 8" Model 405 - $1750 including shipping within the continental US.

FRI-M40 5x2 - motorized 15" Model 405 double-wide - $2050 including shipping within the continental US.

ALSO READ BELOW UNDER EACH MODEL ABOUT MOTORIZING YOUR EXISTING DRUMCARDER (ALL MODELS EXCEPT PETITE).

Comes with the Knuckle-Saver Batt Picker, Doffer brush, clamps, a cleaning brush and the Brush Attachment. Plus now, the new Strauch Teasing Tool is also included with this carder.

FRI-5405X2 - $995
...including shipping within the continental US.

NEW! Strauch Motorizing Kit

DO YOU ALREADY HAVE A 405 "FINEST" DOUBLE-WIDE DRUMCARDER? NOW YOU CAN HAVE IT MOTORIZED!

Just purchase the Motorizing Kit and choose to either ship the drumcarder to the manufacturer for installation (we will provide the address) or do the conversion yourself. We recommend having the manufacturer do the conversion unless you are handy with tools. The process is tedious and requires reasonable dexterity. Specify your Model Number when ordering.

FRI-MKx2 - Motorizing Kit for 15" - $1200

MODEL 205 is 8" wide on a wood frame and produces a batt approximately 22" long. 128 psi. The wood frame is made of ash and finished with Tung oil.

FRI-5205 - $530 including shipping within the continental US. This model will handle fine, medium and coarse fibers.

Also available with 98 teeth per square inch. This will handle medium and coarse fibers only, not fine.
FRI-5205M - $530

Also available with 72 teeth per square inch. This will handle coarse fibers only
FRI-5205C - $530

Optional: Fine Fiber Brush Attachment (shown above but is option)- recommended for using with exotic fibers such as alpaca, mohair, angora etc; will result in nicer batts with any fiber:
FRI-5055 - $75

FRI-5225 - set of 2 clamps, $23

This carder includes a doffer brush, Knuckle-saver Batt Picker, PLUS FREE SHIPPING within the continental US.

NEW! Strauch Motorizing Kit

DO YOU ALREADY HAVE A MODEL 205 DRUMCARDER? NOW YOU CAN HAVE IT MOTORIZED!

Just purchase the Motorizing Kit and choose to either ship the drumcarder to the manufacturer for installation (we will provide the address) or do the conversion yourself. We recommend having the manufacturer do the conversion unless you are handy with tools. The process is tedious and requires reasonable dexterity. Specify your Model Number when ordering.

FRI-MK - Motorizing Kit for 8" - $1150

MODEL 505 is a double wide (15") bench carder with an extended hopper for handling large quantities of fiber. 128 teeth per square inch (will handle fine, medium and coarse fibers). Produces a batt approximately 14" wide by 22" long. C clamps can be used to secure the machine. Frame is made of ash and finished with Tung oil.

FRI-5205X2 - $814 including shipping within the continental US. This will handle fine, medium and coarse fibers.

Also available with 98 teeth per square inch; this will handle medium and coarse fibers, not fine.
FRI-5205X2M - $814 including shipping within the continental US.

Also available with 72 teeth per square inch. This will handle coarse fibers only.
FRI-5205X2C - $814 including shipping within the continental US.

Optional: Brush Attachment:
FRI-5057 - $112

This carder includes a doffer brush and Knuckle-saver Batt Picker PLUS FREE SHIPPING with the continental US.

NEW! Strauch Motorizing Kit

DO YOU ALREADY HAVE A MODEL 505 15" DRUMCARDER? NOW YOU CAN HAVE IT MOTORIZED!

Just purchase the Motorizing Kit and choose to either ship the drumcarder to the manufacturer for installation (we will provide the address) or do the conversion yourself. We recommend having the manufacturer do the conversion unless you are handy with tools. The process is tedious and requires reasonable dexterity. Specify your Model Number when ordering.

FRI-MKx2 - Motorizing Kit for 15" - $1200

STRAUCH PETITE DRUMCARDER: this is a belt-driven 6.5" drumcarder, perfect for the handspinner who does not card large amounts. Carder has MDF frame with oak grain and maple cross-members. Small drum is adjustable and sports "slicker-licker" cloth. Carding cloth is extra fine (128 psi) to handle fine, medium and coarse fibers. Comes with a sliding in-feed tray. Our prices include shipping within the continental US plus Knuckle-saver batt picker, doffer brush and clamp.

Note: this model cannot be motorized because it is a light duty machine and not constructed to withstand the stresses imparted by a motor.

FRI-5001 - assembled $376.

FRI-5001B - assembled with Brush Attachment $451. Free Shipping (cont. U.S.)

(Note: You really need this attachment. It makes the whole process!)

Optional: Brush Attachment for Petite.

FRI-5056 - $75

LOUET CLASSIC DRUM CARDER: 7.5 " widemade of Laminated Birch, assembled. Includes doffer brush, doffer pin, clamps and instructions. The Carding cloth is fine (46 TPSI) and will handle medium-fine, medium and coarse fibers. Free Shipping (cont. US)

LOU-5205 - $575

LOUET STANDARD DRUM CARDER: Same as the Classic except the Standard has extra fine cloth (72 TPSI) for very fine fibers. Free Shipping (cont. US) (no image shown)

LOU-5206 - $575

LOUET ELITE DRUM CARDER: Developed with the new blending techniques in mind. Lg. drum has extra fine cloth (72 TPSI) small drum has a special cloth that avoids the build-up of costly fibers. It has two different gear ratios (1:6 and 1:9) and the large feed-tray makes it easier to blend the fibers. Free Shipping (cont. US)

LOU-5207 - $750

LOUET ELECTRIC CARDER - has the same specifications as the Classic drumcarder (46 TPSI). Comes complete with transparent plastic protection cover for safety, doffer brush and doffer pin. Includes Free Shipping (cont. US)

LOU-5605 - $2075

LOUET ROVING CARDER: same as above but just four inches wide for easy roving making.

LOU-5000 - $385 includes cleaning brush, doffer stick, clamp and free shipping. Comes in fine cloth only.

DOFFER/CLEANING BRUSH: curved back brush to clean handcarders and drumcarders (included with Louët drumcarder).

LOU-5008 - $32

ASHFORD AWL/DOFFER STICK: for easy removal of batt from drumcarder; brass doffer with wooden handle; made by Ashford (pictured above).

ASH-5009 - $17.25

LOUET DOFFER PIN: this sturdy steel pin is ideal for easy removal of a batt from drumcarder; from Louët.

LOU-DOF - $38

FRI-5505 - $32

DRUMCARDER BRUSH ATTACHMENT

The Fine Fiber Brush Attachment increases the carder's ability to card mohair, angora, alpaca and other fine fluffy and low crimp fibers that tend to collect on the small licker-in drum. This device virtually eliminates the need for interchangeable drums and finer or coarser card cloth to process fine and fluffy fibers. With all fibers, a thicker, denser and more uniform batt is produced by using the attachment. Now available for the following brands of drumcarders: specify brand.

DUN-CL55 - Clemes & Clemes $50

DUN-PG55 - Patrick Green $50

DUN-AS55 - Ashford $50

FRI-5055 - Strauch 8" $75

Also available for Strauch 505 15" drumcarders:
FRI-5057 - $112

and Strauch Petite:

FRI-5056 - $75

Drumcarder Belts
NOTE: WE CAN MAKE MOST BELTS. PLEASE CALL US!

CLEMES AND CLEMES DRUMCARDER BELT

WOO-CL - $16

STRAUCH (FRICKE) PETITE DRUMCARDER BELT

WOO-PT - $16

Handcards

Strauch

These have curved backs, a straight handle, and are available in poplar and finished with Tung oil.

STRAUCH WOOL HANDCARDS: 8" x 4.5"; approx. 112 pts. per sq. inch. Will handle medium fine to coarse fibers.

FRI-5500 - regular $72/pr.

STRAUCH CHILD WOOL HANDCARDS: 5.75" x 4.5". Same carding cloth as above.

FRI-5501 - small size $63/pr.

STRAUCH COTTON HANDCARDERS: 10.5" x 4"; approx. 255 pts. per sq. inch. Good for cotton, angora, Merino wool, any fine fiber.

FRI-5502 - regular $74/pr.

STRAUCH SMALL COTTON HANDCARDS: 5.25" x 4".

FRI-5503 - childs size $61/pr.

REPLACEMENT CARD CLOTHING FOR HANDCARDS:

FRI-W - wool $53/pr.
FRI-CW - childs size wool $46/pr.
FRI-C - cotton $55/pr.
FRI-CC - childs size cotton $45/pr.

Clemes & Clemes Flat Back Hand Carders

Wool carders have 72 points per square inch and are an all purpose carder for carding any type of wool. The wooden backs measure 8” x 4 5/8”. The cotton carders have 208 points per square inch and are designed to card cotton or any of the finer fibers such as angora or cashmere. The wooden backs measure 10 ½” x 3 5/8”

CLEMES & CLEMES FLAT BACK WOOL HANDCARDS: 8" x 4.5"; approx. 72 pts. per sq. inch.
CLE-201 -Flat Back regular $65/pr.

CLEMES & CLEMES FLAT BACK COTTON HANDCARDS: 8" x 4.5"; approx. 208 pts. per sq. inch.
CLE-204 - Flat Back regular $72.50/pr.

Howard Brush Hand Carders

Each hand card is formed with a gently curved compromise between flat and strongly curved cards, allowing for both styles of carding action. The handles are ergonomically designed to shape and fit, easy to orient, sturdily attached to the carder back and finished with a warm hand-rubbed sheen.

These traditionally made hand cards are offered in 3 sizes: Standard, Student and Mini, and in 5 densities from
54 TPI to 190 TPI. Made in the USA.

8 Inch Regular	6 Inch Student	4 Inch Mini
HOW-54 - regular/54 TPI $52/pr. HOW-72 - regular/72 TPI $52/pr. HOW-90 - regular/90 TPI $52/pr. HOW-120 - regular/120 TPI $57/pr. HOW-190 - regular/190 TPI $57/pr.	HOW-54-S - student/54 TPI $50/pr. HOW-72-S - student/72 TPI $50/pr. HOW-90-S - student/90 TPI $50/pr. HOW-120-S - student/120 TPI $55/pr. HOW-190-S - student/190 TPI $55/pr.	HOW-54-M - mini/54 TPI $46/pr. HOW-72-M - mini/72 TPI $46/pr. HOW-90-M - mini/90 TPI $46/pr. HOW-120-M - mini/120 TPI $52/pr. HOW-190-M - mini/190 TPI $58/pr.

Ashford

ASHFORD WOOL CARDERS: 5x8". These are basic handcarders good for medium to coarse fibers. Include basic instructions.

ASH-5503 - per pair - $58

ASHFORD MINI CARDERS: smaller wool carders; only 5 oz. each. 7.25" x 3.25".

ASH-5501 - per pair - $53.50

ASHFORD COTTON CARDS: just right for finer fibers. 5" x8".

ASH-5502 - per pair - $55

FLICK CARDERS

STRAUCH FLICK CARDERS: Come in assorted woods finished with Tung oil with straight handles. 2" X 4.5". Approx. 98 teeth per square inch.

FRI-5504 - Strauch $16 (left).

ASHFORD FLICK CARDER: 4"x2", to comb long staple wool (Border Leicester, Coopworth, Lincoln) or mohair.

ASH-5504 - Ashford $16.50 (right).

Combs

LOUET MINI-COMBS: made of lacquered beech, these can be used for dehairing & fine fiber combing (well suited for angora!). After combing, fiber can be pulled into a sliver or spun straight from the combs. The tines of the combs are not sharp. Also available with a double row of tines to produce a perfect slubless sliver from extremely fine fiber.

LOU-5701 - Single Row mini-combs, per pair - $85

LOU-5702 - Double row mini-combs, per pair - $129

NEW!
KY COMBS
KY Combs are made in the tradition of our rustic heritage; born out of necessity and made with purpose and comfort in mind. These combs are hand made by a German sheep farmer & machinist named Uwe who immigrated to Kentucky and brought his craftsmanship and ingenuity with him. He continues the ancient tradition with the KY Combs. We think that you will love them and are proud to offer them. (Wholesale inquires are welcome from certified retailers)

KY ENGLISH COMBS: Beautiful and Rustic but simple to use, inexpensive and produce combed top ideal for most hand spinners. Each set includes two combs, one base pad, two covers, clamp, a tine straightener and illustrated combing instructions. The wood (Kentucky White Oak or Maple with Pine Stand and Covers) is beautifully finished with Danish Oil. $189

SMF-1000 - 5 Pitch (Pitch = Row)
SMF-1000F - 5 Pitch Fine (teeth are set closer together)

Other Pitch sizes available as a custom order. Special Edition English combs available in Cherry and Walnut - ADD $50.
Please call for prices or to order. 

Click Here for English Combs Brochure and Combing Instructions

KY VIKING COMBS: Each set includes two combs, a tine straightener and illustrated combing instructions. The wood (Kentucky White Oak or Maple) is beautifully finished with Danish Oil. The Standard are suitable for most fleeces. The Double Row are for combing finer fleeces like Merino or Alpaca
.

SMW-2000 - $89 Standard
SMW-2200 - $129 Double Row

Special Edition Viking combs available in Cherry and Walnut - ADD $25. Please call for prices or to order. 

Click Here for Viking Combs Brochure and Combing Instructions

KY WOOL COMBS: Based on the KY-Vikings in a slightly smaller, lighter-weight version; excellent for someone with smaller hands or wrist issues. Each set includes two combs, a tine straightener and illustrated combing instructions. The wood (Kentucky White Oak or Maple) is beautifully finished with Danish Oil. The Standard are suitable for most fleeces. The Double Row are for combing finer fleeces like Merino or Alpaca.

SMW-3000 - $89 Standard
SMW-3200 - $99 Double Row

Special Edition Viking Wool combs available in Cherry and Walnut - ADD $25. Please call for prices or to order.

Click Here for Viking Wool Combs Brochure and Combing Instructions

SCHACHT "DIZZY" GAUGE: this spinning/weaving gauge with 1/2" and 1" measures is also a diz for making consistent sliver when using combs.

SCH-3400 - $17

MAJACRAFT DIZ: this diz is made of polished brass and offers three hole sizes: 1.5 mm, 2.4 mm and 5 mm.

MAJ-100 - $25