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

Spare blending board brush, lacquered finish.

Spare awl / doffer for all Ashford drum carders.

Spare drive belt for the Ashford drum carders.