The Shepherd's Pillow

Wild Drum Carder

Art Yarn drum carder

CA$831.00

Discover the ultimate tool for fiber enthusiasts—our premium Drum Carder. Expertly crafted with a robust wooden frame, this drum carder is perfect for blending and carding wool or other fibers, priming them for hand spinning. Designed for durability, it showcases fine carding cloth on sturdy metal drums and a smoothly operating hand-crank mechanism that ensures effortless use. Enhance your fiber projects with this reliable and efficient drum carder. Suitable for both beginners and experienced fiber artists, it's the essential addition to your crafting toolkit.

Your art yarn starts here. Prepare your fibres effortlessly for spinning wild art yarn. You can card differing fibres and fabric, ribbon, feathers, paper etc. Have fun creating and mixing your own blends and colours.

Features:

  • Convenient size

  • Strong but lightweight

  • Hand hold for easy carrying

  • Versatile and affordable

  • Card cloth has wire teeth with a special protective coating and a flexible rubber backing for long life

  • Drum clearance is adjustable which allows you to set teeth distance for total control of your fibre

  • Nylon bearings ensure it is light and easy to turn

  • Rubber feet to prevent it slipping

  • Finish: Lacquered

  • Card cloth: Fine 72 point

  • Carding size: Width 10cm (4″)

  • Carding capacity: Up to 40g (1½oz)

  • Ratios: 6:1 for smooth, controlled blending

  • Weight: 3.5kg (7½lb)

  • Included Accessories:

    • Packer brush

    • Drum carder cleaning brush

    • Awl (doffer)

    • Clamps