Ashford 8" Drum Carder 72 or 120 TPI
Ashford 8" Drum Carder 72 or 120 TPI
Card and blend fibers and colors quickly and efficiently.
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, colors and different fibre types consistently into an open and airy batt.
Adjustable drum clearance - allows you to set the teeth distance for total control of your fiber. 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. It comes assembled and lacquered ready to use. Weight 11 lb
Card 2 oz batt quickly and efficiently. Carding size 8" w x 24"
Ratios 2 ratios - 6:1, 4:1
Included accessories packer brush, cleaning brush, doffer, clamps. finish lacquered
Fine - 72 point for finer wool & exotic fibers. UPC 9418647120035
Superfine - 120 point for finer wool & luxury fibers. UPC 9418647143799
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Ashford Book of Carding: Practical and inspirational guide to carding, fleece, slivers and exotic fibres has been revised and expanded to include sections on the blending board and creating self-striping yarn. Written for the hand spinner and felter and everyone who loves fibre, there are sections on using the flick, hand and drum carders and the blending board. There are detailed explanations of colour and fibre blending and colour theory. Step-by-step instructions and full colour photographs will open a world of colour and texture.
