Used in pairs to card and prepare your fibres in the traditional way, producing small rolags for spinning. Portable 108pt Lightweight Quick to assemble Comfortable round handle Large carding area Curved bat Card cloth has wire teeth with a special protective coating and a flexible rubber backing for long life

Fibre 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 fibre preparation and feeding-in

"¢ When in reverse, for fibre 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

Ideal for cleaning fibres from the drums. The medium 72 point cloth has stainless steel wire and long-lasting rubber backing. Lacquered finish.

Adjustable packer brush to smooth, control and pack more fibres onto the large drum.

Card mohair, angora, alpaca and other fine low crimp fibres.

Designed specifically for cotton and extra fine luxury  fibres our new hand carders are lightweight and easy to use.

Specifications

• Suitable for Cotton, Cashmere,  Angora and other super fine fibres
• Large carding area "“ batt size 265 x 90mm (10 ½ x 3 ½")
• Very fine 190 PPSI wire teeth with flexible rubber back for long life
• Lightweight timber handles and batts "“ only 495gm (17.5oz)
• Ergonomic turned round handles for comfortable grip and use
• Tapered curved batts
• Natural timber finish that can be enhanced with Ashford Finishing Wax

Strong lightweight moulded 1 piece plywood bat that is easy on the wrists with 72 point carding cloth.

Hand carders are used in pairs to prepare fibre or blend fibres or colours in the traditional way. Lightweight and easy to carry they produce small rolags ready for spinning.

• portable
• blend and card
• 72 point stainless steel wire and rubber backing
• natural finish

 

Strong lightweight moulded 1 piece plywood bat that is easy on the wrists with  108 point carding cloth. Hand carders are used in pairs to prepare fibre or blend fibres or colours in the traditional way. Lightweight and easy to carry they produce small rolags ready for spinning.

• portable
• blend and card
• 108  point stainless steel wire and rubber backing
• natural finish

Make unique blends for art yarn.The Wild carder has been specifically designed for todays fabulous, fun and funky art yarns. The extra long 72 point teeth allow you to include differing fibres, fabric, ribbons, feathers, paper and novelties to create unique blends. The packer brush is adjustable and will control fine, low-crimp fibres 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 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 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. Specifications:

• Card cloth: fine (72 point) extra long teeth
• Carding size: 60cm (24") x 10cm (4")
• Carding capacity: up to 40g (1 ½oz)
• Weight: 3.5kg (7 ½lb)
• Included accessories: cleaning brush, clamps, awl
• Finish: lacquered
• Dimensions: 420mm long x 180mm wide x 240mm high

Used in pairs to card and prepare your fibres in the traditional way, producing small rolags for spinning. Portable 72pt Lightweight Quick to assemble Comfortable round handle Large carding area Curved bat Card cloth has wire teeth with a special protective coating and a flexible rubber backing for long life

Fibre preparation made easy , card and blend fibres and colours quickly and efficiently. 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. 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 50gm (2oz) batt quickly and efficiently. It comes assembled and lacquered ready to use. Fine 72 point for finer wools & exotic fibres. Specifications:

• Ratios: 2 ratios 6:1, 4:1
• Card cloth: Fine (72 point)
• Carding size: 20cm (8") Width x 60cm(24") Length
• Carding capacity: up to 50g (2oz)
• Weight: 5kg (11lb)
• Included accessories: packer brush, cleaning brush, doffer, clamps.
• Finish: lacquered
• Dimensions: 460mm long x 310mm wide x 240mm high

For preparing individual staples of fleece wool. The turned handle is comfortable to hold and use. The medium 72 point cloth has stainless steel wire and long-lasting rubber backing. The Silver Beech hard wood is durable and robust. The flick carder can also be used for cleaning the drum carder.

• portable
• turned comfortable handle
• stainless steel wire with rubber backing
• solid Silver Beech hardwood
• natural finish

Card and blend fibres and colours quickly and efficiently. This new 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 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. It comes assembled and lacquered ready to use.

• 30cm (12") width
• Produces a massive 100gm (4oz) batt
• Adjustable drum clearance
• Fine (72 point) cloth

Specifications

• Ratios: 2 ratios 4:1, 6:1
• Card cloth: fine (72 point)
• Carding size: 30cm (11") w x 60cm (24") l
• Carding capacity: up to 100g (4oz)
• Weight: 8.4kg (18 ½lb)
• Assembly: assembled
• Included accessories: packer brush, cleaning brush, doffer, clamps
• Finish: lacquered
• Dimensions: 460mm long x 410mm wide x 240mm high

Prepare your fibres effortlessly for spinning or felting.   Have fun creating and mixing your own blends and colours. Features Assembled 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 the teeth distance for total control of your fibre Adjustable packer brush to smooth, control and pack more fibres onto the large drum Nylon bearings ensure it is light and easy to turn Rubber feet to prevent it slipping Superfine - 120 point  for finer wools and  luxury fibres.

Blend fabulous fibres in your favourite colours and create beautiful rolags for spinning on the Ashford Blending board.

• Rotating and adjustable keel
• Large 12" x 12" carding area
• 108 point card cloth
• Convenient carry handle
• Blending brush and two dowel rods for drafting and removing the rolags
• Lacquered finish

Made from strong, durable nylon with Silver Beech rails.

For the 32"/800mm  Rigid Heddle  Loom.

Available in:

A517 2.5dpi

A275 5dpi

A277 7.5dpi

A276 10dpi

A278  12.5dpi

A528 15dpi

Made from strong, durable nylon with Silver Beech rails.

For the 48"/1200mm  Rigid Heddle  Loom.

Available in:

A518 2.5dpi

A237 5dpi

A241 7.5dpi

A243 10dpi

A248 12.5dpi

A529 15dpi

Made from strong, durable nylon with Silver Beech rails.

For the 16"/400mm  Rigid Heddle  Loom.

Available in:

A515 2.5dpi

A271 5dpi

A269 7.5dpi

A268 10dpi

A270 12.5dpi

A526 15dpi

Made from strong, durable nylon with Silver Beech rails.

For the 24"/600mm  Rigid Heddle  Loom.

Available in:

A516 2.5dpi

A273 5dpi

A272 7.5dpi

A274 10dpi

A279 12.5dpi

A527 15dpi

We have redesigned the loom stands for our standard rigid heddle looms.  One size will fit  all! We now offer one stand that will fit the  40cm (16"), 60cm (24") and 80cm (32") standard rigid heddle looms. The stand is  adjustable "“ in more ways than one. *Note "“ 120cm (48"  rigid heddle loom has it\"s own loom stand.

Features

• Adjustable loom angle for comfortable weaving
• Side support rails
• Comfortable foot rest
• Compact storage when not in use
• Quick and easy bolt and barrel nut assembly, with storage  for the Allen key

Now you can have complete creativity warping your loom! Include your art yarn; warp thick, thin and anything in-between yarns to create artistic scarves, shawls and decorative homeware. The reed kit includes a selection of 5 and 10cm (2 and 4") sections of 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15dpi. Simply remove the top rail to change sections and have fun! For the 48"/1200mm Rigid Heddle Loom.

Quick and simple to attach, this additional front roller gives you the freedom to weave longer lengths of fabric and the freedom to weave with thick weft yarns, all the while keeping the optimum sheds. Weave double width projects with ease, weave rag or rya knot rugs longer and thicker, weave with super yarns, and weave multiple projects without cutting and re-leashing the warp. Kit includes Freedom Roller with clicker pawl, warp stick and warp stick ties. When using your Freedom Roller, there is no need to cut off the warpstick on your original roller. Simply turn the original roller so the warpstick and ties are down, out of the way of your warp going on the freedom roller. Leave the knobs on your loom and you can quickly switch between using the loom with or without the Fredom Roller. The Freedom roller cannot be used with the Rigid Heddle Stand, it is designed to use on a table top. Features

• Quick and easy to attach
• Solid silver beech hardwood

Quick and simple to attach, this additional front roller gives you the freedom to weave longer lengths of fabric and the freedom to weave with thick weft yarns, all the while keeping the optimum sheds. Now you can weave double width projects with ease, weave rag or rya knot rugs longer and thicker, weave with super yarns, and weave multiple projects without cutting and re-leashing the warp. Kit includes Freedom Roller with clicker pawl, warp stick and warp stick ties. When using your Freedom Roller, there is no need to cut off the warpstick on your original roller. Simply turn the original roller so the warpstick and ties are down, out of the way of your warp going on the freedom roller. Leave the knobs on your loom and you can quickly switch between using the loom with or without the Freedom Roller. The Freedom roller cannot be used with the Rigid Heddle Stand, it is designed to use on a table top.

Now you can have complete creativity warping your loom! Include your art yarn; warp thick, thin and anything in-between yarns to create artistic scarves, shawls and decorative homeware. The reed kit includes a selection of 5 and 10cm (2 and 4") sections of 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15dpi. Simply remove the top rail to change sections and have fun! For the 16"/400mm Rigid Heddle Loom

Now you can have complete creativity warping your loom! Include your art yarn; warp thick, thin and anything in-between yarns to create artistic scarves, shawls and decorative homeware. The reed kit includes a selection of 5 and 10cm (2 and 4") sections of 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15dpi. Simply remove the top rail to change sections and have fun! For the 24"/600mm  Rigid Heddle  Loom.

Now you can have complete creativity warping your loom! Include your art yarn; warp thick, thin and anything in-between yarns to create artistic scarves, shawls and decorative homeware. The reed kit includes a selection of 5 and 10cm (2 and 4") sections of 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15dpi. Simply remove the top rail to change sections and have fun! For the 32"/800mm  Rigid Heddle  Loom.

This affordable rigid heddle loom is quick and easy to use. Everything is included in the kit. Quick and easy to assemble and warp. The rigid heddle is a great introduction to hand weaving but is also very versatile.

Create beautiful and unique garments and home ware. With colour and texture, weave unique fabrics or with pick up sticks, create beautiful designs. The loom can also make woven tapestries and wall hangings.

Made from Silver Beech hardwood, the loom is very strong and robust. The option of a second heddle kit for multishaft weaving gives extra versatility to this loom.

• Affordable and versatile
• Quick and easy to warp and weave

Also available are 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 12.5dpi (10, 20, 30, 40 and 50/10cm) reeds so you can weave fine to textured yarns.Specifications:

• Weaving width: 120cm (48")
• Assembly: Required
• Included accessories: Reed nylon 7.5dpi (30"/10cm), 2 x natural shuttles 30"/76cm, step by step instruction booklet, threading hook, warping peg and clamp.
• Finish: Natural

For multi heddle weaving. Kit includes two support blocks that are easy to attach as your rigid heddle has predrilled holes. Instructions for weaving with the two heddles and patterns are included. Buy another reed (identical to the one you have) and you will double your ends per inch. For example two 12.5dpi (50/10) reeds will give you an amazing 25 ends per inch (100/10)!

Specifications

• Compatibility:       Rigid heddle loom 40cm (16"), 60cm (24") & 80cm (32")
• Finish: Natural

 

The  popular Rigid Heddle Loom has become even more versatile! With this new stand your Rigid Heddle Loom is in an upright position which is very comfortable when weaving tapestries or using other hand-manipulated techniques. The angle of the stand can be adjusted to suit. The kit includes adjustable stand with rubber feet and extra side posts to hold the reed in place. Specifications:

• Assembly: Required
• Compatibility: Rigid heddle loom 40cm (16"), Rigid heddle loom 60cm (24"), Rigid heddle loom 80cm (32").

Quick and simple to attach, this additional front roller gives you the freedom to weave longer lengths of fabric and the freedom to weave with thick weft yarns, all the while keeping the optimum sheds. Now you can weave double width projects with ease, weave rag or rya knot rugs longer and thicker, weave with super yarns, and weave multiple projects without cutting and re-leashing the warp. Kit includes Freedom Roller with clicker pawl, warp stick and warp stick ties. When using your Freedom Roller, there is no need to cut off the warpstick on your original roller. Simply turn the original roller so the warpstick and ties are down, out of the way of your warp going on the freedom roller. Leave the knobs on your loom and you can quickly switch between using the loom with or without the Freedom Roller. The Freedom roller cannot be used with the Rigid Heddle Stand, it is designed to use on a table top.

Quick and simple to attach, this additional front roller gives you the freedom to weave longer lengths of fabric and the freedom to weave with thick weft yarns, all the while keeping the optimum sheds. Now you can weave double width projects with ease, weave rag or rya knot rugs longer and thicker, weave with super yarns, and weave multiple projects without cutting and re-leashing the warp. Kit includes Freedom Roller with clicker pawl, warp stick and warp stick ties. When using your Freedom Roller, there is no need to cut off the warpstick on your original roller. Simply turn the original roller so the warpstick and ties are down, out of the way of your warp going on the freedom roller. Leave the knobs on your loom and you can quickly switch between using the loom with or without the Freedom Roller. The Freedom roller cannot be used with the Rigid Heddle Stand, it is designed to use on a table top.

This affordable and portable rigid heddle loom is quick and easy to use. Everything is included in the kit. Quick and easy to assemble and warp. The rigid heddle is a great introduction to hand weaving but is also very versatile. Create beautiful and unique garments and home ware. With colour and texture, weave unique fabrics or with pick up sticks, create beautiful designs. The loom can also make woven tapestries and wall hangings. Made from Silver Beech hardwood, the loom is very strong and robust. The option of a second heddle kit for multishaft weaving gives extra versatility to this loom.

• Affordable and versatile
• Quick and easy to warp and weave
• Portable
• Double heddle option (sold separately)

Also available are 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 12.5dpi (10, 20, 30, 40 and 50/10cm) reeds so you can weave fine to textured yarns. Specifications:

• Weaving width: 80cm (32")
• Assembly: Required
• Included accessories: Reed nylon 7.5dpi (30"/10cm), 2 x natural shuttles 22"/56cm & 30"/ 76cm, step by step instruction booklet, threading hook, warping peg and clamp.
• Finish: Natural

This affordable and portable rigid heddle loom is quick and easy to use. Everything is included in the kit. Quick and easy to assemble and warp. The rigid heddle is a great introduction to hand weaving but is also very versatile. Create beautiful and unique garments and home ware. With colour and texture, weave unique fabrics or with pick up sticks, create beautiful designs. The loom can also make woven tapestries and wall hangings. Made from Silver Beech hardwood, the loom is very strong and robust. The option of a second heddle kit for multishaft weaving gives extra versatility to this loom.

• Affordable and versatile
• Quick and easy to warp and weave
• Portable
• Double heddle option (sold separately)

Also available are 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 12.5dpi (10, 20, 30, 40 and 50/10cm) reeds so you can weave fine to textured yarns.Specifications:

• Weaving width: 60cm (24")
• Assembly: Required
• Included accessories: Reed nylon 7.5dpi (30"/10cm), 2 x natural shuttles 22"/56cm, step by step instruction booklet, threading hook, warping peg and clamp.
• Finish: Natural

This affordable and portable rigid heddle loom is quick and easy to use. Everything is included in the kit. Quick and easy to assemble and warp. The rigid heddle is a great introduction to hand weaving but is also very versatile. Create beautiful and unique garments and home ware. With colour and texture, weave unique fabrics or with pick up sticks, create beautiful designs. The loom can also make woven tapestries and wall hangings. Made from Silver Beech hardwood, the loom is very strong and robust. The option of a second heddle kit for multishaft weaving gives extra versatility to this loom.

• Affordable and versatile
• Quick and easy to warp and weave
• Portable
• Double heddle option (sold separately)

Also available are 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 12.5dpi (10, 20, 30, 40 and 50/10cm) reeds so you can weave fine to textured yarns. Specifications:

• Weaving width: 40cm (16")
• Weight: 3.1kg (7lb)
• Assembly: required
• Included accessories: Reed nylon 7.5dpi (30"/10cm), 2 x natural shuttles 14"/36cm , step by step instruction booklet, threading hook, warping peg and clamp.
• Finish: Natural

A strong and sturdy loom stand for the four Rigid Heddle Loom 48"/1200mm.

Easy to assemble and attach, with two handy shelves. Convenient loom angle and foot rest for comfortable weaving. Made in solid Silver Beech hardwood to match your loom.