Revised Edition By Jo Reeve

This popular, practical and inspirational guide has been completely revised and expanded!
This popular, 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.

ISBN 9780958288194

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Blend fabulous fibers in your favorite colors and create beautiful rolags for spinning on the Ashford Blending board.

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• Rotating and adjustable keel

• Large 12" x 12" carding area

• 108 point card cloth (Superfine)

• Convenient carry handle, Lacquer finished

• Blending brush and two dowel rods for drafting and removing the rolags

• BB 9418647148633

• This is in stock at our shop in Washington. You can also pay at pick up. Contact us to set up a time

Package comes with adjustable Keel, 2 dowels to roll rolags, 2 Flicke brushes, one for burnishing and the other for cleaning fiber. Paint brush and instructions.

12” × 12” board with Special blending board cloth (not regular carding cloth.)

The board can be set on a table or on your lap. Paint with fiber while you recline or sit in a comfy chair!

Convenient carrying handle. Board weighs less than 4 lbs.

Made in U.S.A.

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• This is in stock at our shop in Washington. You can also pay at pick up. Contact us to set up a time

12” wide motorized e-carder 30 drum carder.

Fiber preparation made easy. This carder has two exceptionally powerful motors to enable fleece and sliver to be carded easily and quickly.

Features include:
• Infinitely variable speed control for both drums plus a ratio control to vary the in-feed speed
• Acrylic safety covers over the drums and the drive belts, and a magnetic safety switch, for safe use
• Stepped tooth non-slip drive belts with belt tensioners
• Additional on/off foot switch allows hands-free fiber preparation and feeding-in
• When in reverse, for fiber removal, the drums rotate at 10% carding speed
• Carding drums can be removed to clean bearings
• Manufactured in beautiful Silver Beech hardwood with a lacquered finish

72 PPSI - 30cm wide dual motor

Dimensions:

• Feed Tray: 8.25" x 12.375"

• Overall: 20" x 15.75" x 12.5"

• Weight: 33.5 lbs.

Local? usually have this in stock for pick up. Contact us for details

Ashford Book of Carding Practical and inspirational guide to carding, fleece, slivers and exotic fibers 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 fiber, there are sections on using the flick, hand and drum carders and the blending board. There are detailed explanations of color and fiber blending and color theory. Step-by-step instructions and full color photographs will open a world of color and texture.

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MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. In the unlikely event there is a fault in the manufacture of any part of an Ashford product, they will replace that part, if claimed, with proof of purchase within 12 months from the date of purchase.

Ashford products are designed and manufactured to meet high standards of quality, durability, and performance. Any modification including the addition of aftermarket parts or using them in a manner other than intended, will void the manufacturer's warranty. Ashford cannot guarantee the safety, functionality, or longevity of altered products. To ensure your Ashford product remains covered under warranty, please use only genuine Ashford parts and follow the recommended guidelines for use and maintenance.

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

Ashford Book of Carding Practical and inspirational guide to carding, fleece, slivers and exotic fibers 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 fiber, there are sections on using the flick, hand and drum carders and the blending board. There are detailed explanations of color and fiber blending and color theory. Step-by-step instructions and full color photographs will open a world of color and texture.

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This will Ship Direct to you From Ashford in New Zealand.

Free Shipping to your physical address that matches your payment card account. Or if you are picking up at our location.

Enter Discount Code: ASHFORDFREESHIP

Do not enter discount code if shipping to a Alternate Address or a P.O. Box.

Some items may be delayed to ship. Click Backorder Report

Message Elizabeth if you have questions.

MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. In the unlikely event there is a fault in the manufacture of any part of an Ashford product, they will replace that part, if claimed, with proof of purchase within 12 months from the date of purchase.

Ashford products are designed and manufactured to meet high standards of quality, durability, and performance. Any modification including the addition of aftermarket parts or using them in a manner other than intended, will void the manufacturer's warranty. Ashford cannot guarantee the safety, functionality, or longevity of altered products. To ensure your Ashford product remains covered under warranty, please use only genuine Ashford parts and follow the recommended guidelines for use and maintenance.

Card and blend fibers and colors quickly and efficiently.

This model has even more flexibility and control when carding and blending. The controlled intake and carding will produce a smooth even batt ready for blending, spinning or felting. 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, Fine (72 point) 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. It comes assembled and lacquered ready to use. Lacquer finish. Weight 18½ lb

12 inch width. Adjustable drum clearance. 2 ratios - 4:1, 6:1

Produces a 100gm (4oz) batt. Batt size 12" x 24"

Included accessories packer brush, cleaning brush, Awl-doffer, clamps.

UPC 9418647140019

Ashford Book of Carding Practical and inspirational guide to carding, fleece, slivers and exotic fibers 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 fiber, there are sections on using the flick, hand and drum carders and the blending board. There are detailed explanations of color and fiber blending and color theory. Step-by-step instructions and full color photographs will open a world of color and texture.

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This will Ship Direct to you From Ashford in New Zealand.

Free Shipping to your physical address that matches your payment card account. Or if you are picking up at our location.

Enter Discount Code: ASHFORDFREESHIP

Do not enter discount code if shipping to a Alternate Address or a P.O. Box.

Some items may be delayed to ship. Click Backorder Report

Message Elizabeth if you have questions.

MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. In the unlikely event there is a fault in the manufacture of any part of an Ashford product, they will replace that part, if claimed, with proof of purchase within 12 months from the date of purchase.

Ashford products are designed and manufactured to meet high standards of quality, durability, and performance. Any modification including the addition of aftermarket parts or using them in a manner other than intended, will void the manufacturer's warranty. Ashford cannot guarantee the safety, functionality, or longevity of altered products. To ensure your Ashford product remains covered under warranty, please use only genuine Ashford parts and follow the recommended guidelines for use and maintenance.

The Wild carder has been specifically designed for today’s fabulous, fun and funky art yarns.

The extra long 72 psi teeth allow you to include differing fibers, fabric, ribbons, feathers, paper and novelties to create unique blends. The packer brush is adjustable and will control fine, low-crimp fibers and increase the size of the batt. The drum clearance is also adjustable which 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 doffer and cleaning brush are stored on the carder. The carder is strong but lightweight with hand hold for easy carrying. The carder has rubber feet to prevent it slipping. It comes assembled and lacquered ready to use and weighs about 8 pounds. Cards a 24" x 4 inch batt of approx 1.5 ounces

UPC 9418647120066

Ashford Book of Carding:  Practical and inspirational guide to carding, fleece, slivers and exotic fibers 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 fiber, there are sections on using the flick, hand and drum carders and the blending board. There are detailed explanations of color and fiber blending and color theory. Step-by-step instructions and full color photographs will open a world of color and texture.

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This will Ship Direct to you From Ashford in New Zealand.

Free Shipping to your physical address that matches your payment card account. Or if you are picking up at our location.

Enter Discount Code: ASHFORDFREESHIP

Do not enter discount code if shipping to a Alternate Address or a P.O. Box.

Some items may be delayed to ship. Click Backorder Report

Message Elizabeth if you have questions.

Have picker in stock for local pick up.   It can be purchased at pick up. Contact Elizabeth to arrange.

Comments from Elizabeth:

If you have a drum carder and want to card washed wool or mohair locks you will need to open up the locks before you can put it into the carder. You can do this by hand but will find this tedious in no time. If your wool or mohair includes small pieces of vegetation or second cuts, putting it through the picker will help remove.

If you don’t have a drum carder you will find you can spin “picked fibers” into some pretty cool textured yarns. Sometimes less processing results in more interesting yarns.

Swinging wool pickers will open up wool and mohair locks easy and quick and is the best tool for this process. If you ever used a Patrick Green Triple Picker (no longer being manufactured) This Wool Picker is similar but the Brother has upgraded to Stainless Steel upper cradle arms and shaft and has more pins. (more picking power)

I have tested this picker on Suri Alpaca, Mohair and Wool. It does an excellent job with little work.

Be sure to review Picker Details from Brother:

This is the perfect fiber-preparation tool to tease, open and blend fibers to prepare them for carding. Carding unteased fibers can damage both the fibers and the carder teeth.
Infinitely faster and more thorough than hand teasing.

Impressive density of picker teeth - over 620.
Effortless, swinging on sealed ball bearings.
Picked fibers often spinnable without carding.
Sturdy and attractive Oak frame.
Shipped fully assembled.

Size 24" long, 24" high, 12" wide, weight 28 lbs.
Table clamps for stability while using.
Full directions for use.
Security locking device, with padlock supplied.
Now with Stainless steel upper cradle arms and shaft.

Picker can be very dangerous and must be treated with respect.

Our points are ground, polished and hardened to maintain their sharpness. Do treat these points with respect, and please don't ask us to sell our picker to you unless you are a responsible individual who will ensure its safe use and locked storage.

Due to the nature of the picker, we have added a positive lock on the swinging cradle- not only to allow the machine to be carried in safety, but also to be padlocked to protect children or unauthorized people from playing with it and doing themselves an injury. It must be treated with great caution. We supply a small padlock to lock the machine when it is not in use.

It is your responsibility to NOT use the machine when children are around, and to prevent others from becoming injured. Treat it with the same respect you give a power lawnmower or a sharp knife.

We cannot accept any responsibility for any damage or injury attributed to the wool picker. For Safety, we recommend close-fitting leather leather gloves and our Picker Claw.

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BrotherDrumCarder offers a one year limited warranty on all their products.

Handmade in the U.S.A.

The Diz Stick is used to create consistent, even ready-to-spin sliver directly from your drum carder or blending board.

The Diz Stick features:

• Three specifically designed sliver-diameter holes.

• Two yarn gauge options – 1 inch (25mm) and 1cm (3/8”) spaces.

• Comfortable length to hold and avoid your knuckles being scratched on the drum carder cloth.

• Beautiful Beech hardwood with a lacquered finish.

In Stock or Special Order (expect 4 week ship delay until our next shipment from Ashford in New Zealand)

Lightweight and easy to carry they produce small rolags ready for spinning.

Hand cards are used in pairs to prepare fiber or blend fibers or colors.

Fine 72 point or Super Fine 108 point.

Lightweight carders with comfortable round handle. Sold in pairs.

• portable

• blend and card

• stainless steel wire and rubber backing

• quick to assemble

Flick Card  For preparing individual staples of fleece wool.  Use to open locks for crafting or spinning.  The turned handle is comfortable to hold and use. The fine 72 point cloth has stainless steel wire and long-lasting rubber backing. The Silver Beech hard wood is durable and robust. This carder can also be used for cleaning the drum carder.  Sold each.