This is my brand new, well brand new to me anyway, drum carder. Now I need to learn all about making batts. If any of you have tips, tricks, instructions, books to recommend, an accessory I simply must have , and/or any other suggestions to benefit a novice carder, they would be most welcome.
She is a Fricke, now made by Strauch.
Have fun! I got mine a few weeks ago and I am in love with it!
ReplyDeletecongrats on the drum carder....my tip is just crank slowly and make sure your fiber is at least a little pre-drafted and don't let big clumps of fiber through at one time. You'll get the hang of it in no time!!
ReplyDeleteI did a series of posts on using a drum carder.
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Hope they help!
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I share your excitement! Im waiting for my first drum carder, which is being made for me as we speak :)
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