Drum carder

UPDATE 4.2018: Given the interest in this drum carder, Spencer has posted a set of detailed plans in his Etsy store. This is a guest post written by Spencer: Spinners have some interesting gear. Th…

More to talk about than seemed right for a single post, so here goes post number two of the day. In other news, I found another piece of e...

No matter if you choose a hand carder or drum carder, the purpose of carding is the same. Carding is the name used for the process of straightening out and opening up fibre in preparation for spinning into yarn #thegoodyarn #handcarder #drumcarder #blendingboard #spinningwool #wool #merino#handicraft #fibrecrafts #keepspinning

Hi everyone! It’s been about 2 years since Spencer and Steve built me a drum carder . . . and Spencer has just drawn up the plans!! So, I’m popping in to let you all know where to find …

Guide to drum carders for carding fibers. This is the basics of getting started, includes links to plans or blueprints, where to buy parts, replacement parts, and links to various drum carders that you can purchase.

My drum carder has been sitting unused and unloved for the past few months. Why? All this green fiber stuck in the tines. I bought 4 ounces of Corriedale wool locks, AKA the green fiber, to practice making batts and figure out the carder’s quirks. Making the batts turned out to be a struggle because

Take a closer look at hand carders, drum carders, and blending boards. Learn about each tool, how they are different, and explore why you may need all three.

"MINI-CARDER UNCLE KOLYA - COMPLETE SET This is our simplest and most straightforward Drum Carder we offer. The ability to comb wool of any complexity such as goat, sheep, dog, vicuña, llama, alpaca. It comes fully assembled. includes everything you need to get the job done. The only thing required is to simply put on the handle. All carders are set up and ready to use. This card has an 8\" drum and produces 21x55cm batts and is made from 96TPI carding fabric. Good for preparing wool for…

$50 Drum Carder (for Combing Fibers): A drum carder is an efficient way to card wool to make a batt from which you spin. I bought a piece of 120 TPI (teeth per inch) 8" x 8" carding cloth from a vendor on etsy.com for about $30. I often spin angora and alpaca, but for recommendat…

Drum carding plays a significant role in preparing wool and other fibres for spinning or felting. It involves using a drum carder, a tabletop device that simplifies and streamlines the carding process. Learn more about wool carding on the Thread Collective blog.