Carding

New 2 Speed Model

Specifications:
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.

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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.

Ideas for Use
  • Card fleece into large 50gm (2 oz) batts.
  • Blend colours - natural blacks with dyed blue looks stunning!
  • Blend different fibres - wool and mohair, wool and silk - experiment!
  • Fleeces with a break and short edge pieces from a fleece card well together to make a batt for felting or a sliver for worsted spinning.

 

Packer Brush

  • For both fine & coarse Ashford Drum Carders.
  • It helps pack the carded fibres into the teeth of the large drum which allows more fibres to be carded and results in a thicker batt.
  • It helps control fine low crimp fibres such as mohair, angora and alpaca.
  • No holes to drill, simply attach the 2 brackets under the top bolts, fit the packer in place and start carding.

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Hints

  • It's kinder on the machine to wash fleece before carding.
  • If in constant use, the machine needs regular oiling.
Oiling Points
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Standard Carder
Mhcdemo.GIF (4419 bytes) Standard Handcarders are available with either a medium cloth for most fibres (72 point) or fine cloth for fine fibres (108 point).
Mini Carders
Mhcdemo.GIF (4419 bytes) The new Mini Handcarders are available with either a medium cloth for most fibres (72 point) or fine cloth for fine fibres (108 point).
Student Carder
Mhcdemo.GIF (4419 bytes) The Student Handcarders are strong and will handle hard wear. (72 point cloth)
Flick Carder
Mhcdemo.GIF (4419 bytes) The Flick Carder is used to card staples of fleece for spinning.