Ashford Blending Board or DRUM CARDER - Wild, Standard or Wide - FREE SHIPPING

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Fiber Tools - Prepare your fibers for felting or handspinning into yarn.
Ashford Blending Board
Blend fabulous fibers in your favorite colors and create beautiful rolags for spinning on the Ashford Blending board.
Rotating and adjustable keel
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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.
Standard width Drum Carder
Available in two cloths:
Fine - 72 point
for finer wool & exotic fibers or
Superfine - 120 point
for finer wool & luxury fibers.
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. Card 2 oz batt quickly and efficiently. It comes assembled and lacquered ready to use.
Carding size 8" w x 24"  Ratios 2 ratios - 6:1, 4:1   Weight 11 lb
Included accessories
packer brush, cleaning brush, doffer, clamps. finish lacquered
Wide Drum Carder
Just like above but with a wider drum resulting in larger carded batts.
2 ratios - 4:1, 6:1      Carding size 11¾" w x 24"      12 inch width Adjustable drum clearance. Fine (72 point) cloth
.   Produces a 100gm (4oz) batt.
Weight 18½ lb
Wild Drum Carder
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 weighing approx. 1.5 ounces.
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Ashford equipment ordered through U.S. dealer Fiber to Yarn
, will be shipped direct to YOU from the manufacturer,
Ashford Handicrafts located in New Zealand.
Quick delivery times via DHL Air (3-6 business days)  You will be notified tracking details when shipped.  Depending on your location, end delivery may be made by your local USPS.
Shipments Customs cleared (no delays, no extra fees) delivered to your door with signature confirmation.
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