Drum Carders

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Permalink Reply by POLLY GRAY on February 3, 2010 at 11:13pm

I just purchased mine. i am pleased with my louet hand carder.
Now i am looking to get a tumbler. My yarn is very rough without tumbling first.
My husband is very handy and is working with the design now.
I will let you know the end result of that project.

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Permalink Reply by Heidi Christensen on February 5, 2010 at 9:00pm

Just be careful from who you purchase your carder. I am still waiting for one that I paid for in June - probably will never see it or my money. Contact the manufacturer first...

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Permalink Reply by Tracey Koehler on February 10, 2010 at 6:44pm

I was lucky enough to find a very nice used carder. I am loving it.
I have found that I do need to run some of my fleeces through it twice when I want to prepare it to spin into yarn. I think it just lines the fibers up better.
For felting once is enough. I would make sure it has teeth that are close together as it will help to seperate the fiber better and make smoother batts.

The one I purchased says
Made in Canada by Halton Wood Products

Traey Koehler
Koehlers 4 Star Alpacas
http://koehlers4star.tripod.com

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Permalink Reply by Sherm and Cindy Whitlock on March 15, 2010 at 8:18am

I'm loving my electric (wide) 18 inch Duncan! The manufacturer is here in Oregon, he drove to my house 2 hours away delivered it and taught me how to use and maintain it. It is a delight, and so was he!
I injured my elbow and wrist while using a "crank" type carder, having to spend time at the hand therapist and wearing a brace, not to mention the chronic pain for months! It's better now though. The electric extra wide carder puts out beautiful batts in minutes.

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Permalink Reply by POLLY GRAY on March 15, 2010 at 12:20pm

Thanks And good luck with your injury.

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Permalink Reply by Mary and Kelly Egbert on March 21, 2010 at 1:04am

I bought a Patrick Green Carder. I called the maker of these carders and they were so helpful and talked to me for a long time. You just can't go wrong with a patrick green. I bought the electric one. Thought I would save my shoulders

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