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[quote][i]Originally posted by Valk_scot[/i]
[br][quote][i]Originally posted by RobA[/i]
[br]Val, the psi is 36.  Could I use that for Cormo or Finn?  Can those be run through a drum carder or should they be combed?

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Sorry, RobA, didn`t see this first time around.

I`m not familiar with Cormo and Finn, sorry. We use a different range of breeds here over in the UK and these would be unusual here. I`ve seen Finn, but never Cormo....well, I suppose there might have been Cormo in some of the processed blends I`ve used but I haven`t known.

I think you need to start by looking at micron count of your fibres, then a good online reference or book to judge how various fibres compare. There will be other factors that will have to be taken into consideration as well like crimp and staple length. Then of course there will be your carding technique to take into consideration...some folk just have a lighter touch than others!

My suggestion is to practice on any spare scrap fibres you may have lying around just to get used to the carder. Try a handful of angora or silk as well. Make a note of what works and what doesn`t before you buy a whole heap of one fibre. Your carder will have its own preferences. You need to experiment.

Val.

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truly violet	Posted - 01/20/2006 : 5:28:06 PM combs..... but mainly drum carders who has one which one do you have why that one do you use it often or is it just a 'nice to have but only use it occationally toy' ( watch now..... there will be a test later and it is 45 % of your grade) sooooooooooooooooo lets talk about carding vi who is pretty sick of feeding tiny bits of dyed icycle into the oriface with each bit of drafted wool none of this will matter in 100 years....... except I will finally be at my goal weight...vi http://notashyviolet.blogspot.com/ ~now with chickens!
20 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First)
robinstephanie	Posted - 02/12/2013 : 09:24:36 AM Thanks, Kathy. Maybe I'll go lurk on rav for a while. Fiber Prep group would be interesting in lots of ways, I'll bet. Robinsteph Different is good. ~Matthew Hoover
KathyR	Posted - 02/11/2013 : 5:19:38 PM quote: Originally posted by RedAby Ravelry had a tiny bit of information but no personal experiences. Has anyone taken the plunge and bought one or knows of somebody who has or has any information about them? Thanks! If you go to the Fibre Prep group in Ravelry there is a wealth of information, including personal experiences, there. You can also find groups for some of the individual carder makers such as the Fancy Kitty carders. KathyR If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got. My Blog http://www.flickr.com/groups/kr_members/ (Roselea Fibres)
robinstephanie	Posted - 02/05/2013 : 10:49:37 PM I just read this entire thread; thanks for bumping it up, RedAby. I'm currently carding a Cormo fleece on my guild's carder, and got caught up in all the great information. Of course, now I'm considering buying a drum carder too. Sorry I have no info to add here. Robinsteph Different is good. ~Matthew Hoover
RedAby	Posted - 01/31/2013 : 11:56:24 PM It's been a couple of years so I thought I'd rev up this topic again. I'm looking for a drum carder and was slightly amazed by the prices. I found a carder on ebay that I'd never heard of before made by Southern Comfort Products at a very attractive price. Ravelry had a tiny bit of information but no personal experiences. Has anyone taken the plunge and bought one or knows of somebody who has or has any information about them? Thanks!
oldhaus	Posted - 12/06/2011 : 2:56:18 PM Yes, My Patrick Green Triple Picker is a wonderful tool! It does take the "pasture" out of most any fiber (well, the bison was even much for it!) ha ha ha haaa I sometimes will run the nastiest fiber through a 2nd time and it really does open up most fibers. Just keep your hands clear! It is a great tool to have! Joel... quote: Originally posted by Shelia (I'm catching up after a long weekend away) I have a Strauch drum carder, and the way that I am able to card fine fibers without nepping is to pick well, card only a very small amount of fiber at a time, and turn the handle very, VERY slowly. It's such a temptation to crank the handle, especially when daydreaming, but that just creates more nepping. Shelia www.letstalkstash.blogspot.com ravelry name - sheliaknits Oldhaus Fibers Angora yarn & wool Amana, Iowa USA www.oldhaus.net
oldhaus	Posted - 12/06/2011 : 2:51:57 PM This is an ON GOING topic it seems... I have & love my Patrick Green "Li'l Deb" ultra fine tooth carder! I use it for my Angora fibers & it's wonderful, especially with a nice Giant Angora fleece. 2-3 ounces (4 max) is what I can pack on the drum, makes wonderful 24" batts "IMHO" in my humble opinion... JLH Oldhaus Fibers Angora yarn & wool Amana, Iowa USA www.oldhaus.net
lisaandjo	Posted - 09/03/2011 : 12:53:03 AM 92ppi on lge drum, 72 on lickerin works for me, handles alpaca, that's been through a picker, merino and coarser greasy wool,that's been degreased, In a top loader, in (washing bags) cold water, 1/2 cup of truckwash, soaked for an hour or so, spun, rinsed twice cold, and spun only, NO AGITATION, it may start to felt, air dried on a rack, homemade, plastic coated 1/2"square wire mesh, fluffed on the picker. Card on! ... ... of course! andgeoff
myraspinstoo	Posted - 05/02/2011 : 05:03:55 AM the drum carder questions still prevail. i am in the market for a drum carder. since the newest post in this thread is 2 years old, i thought i would ask the question again. which drum carder is the better one for carding not so fine fiber. i have some unwashed alpaca which i would like to card, but mostly i can see myself blending . i really like bfl and would probably be blending it with other stuff bamboo, silk etc. thanks in advance.
truly violet	Posted - 02/25/2009 : 06:18:34 AM i think i am just coming out to your house shelia i will have 6 tunis fleeces.....(whole not even skirted) and two bfl fleeces.......the same way oh man i really need to start to spin more or i gotta send it all OUT to be spun none of this will matter in 100 years....... except I will finally be at my goal weight...vi http://notashyviolet.blogspot.com/ ~now with goat, sheep, ducks & chickens!
Boogie	Posted - 02/24/2009 : 7:05:58 PM And if you're doing fleece, I think the electric Strauch is better than the PG. Unless you're doing mostly fine fibers. The PG is really set up for fine fibers and blending. I think the Strauch is great for working fleece, especially those that aren't really fine. JMO amy http://www.spunkyeclectic.com/wp http://www.spunkyeclectic.com
Shelia	Posted - 02/24/2009 : 08:19:14 AM Yes, yes, please load'em up and come visit, Vi! Sorry, I don't have any comments about the David drum carder or the Kitten, though I can put in a good word for the Strauch carders and the Patrick Green electric carders. If you're going to be processing whole fleeces I would save up and go for an electric. I've tested the new Strauch electric and it s very nice, just wasn't available when I got my PG. Hand cranking is fine for color blending and small amounts of wool, but processing large amounts is a LOT of arm strain. Shelia www.letstalkstash.blogspot.com ravelry name - sheliaknits
sksspinner	Posted - 02/24/2009 : 05:29:08 AM I just found this post but would like to add my 2 cents! Just about 3 weeks ago, I bought a Kitten drum carder from Ron Anderson. IT IS AWESOME!! I wanted quality but didn't want to spend all my money - what would I buy fiber with?! I've put it to the test since I'm creating chunky, funky art yarn type batts full of stuff. When I had questions prior to and after buying, Ron was great with email responses and suggestions. I'm having a great time with it and highly reccommend it. sks
truly violet	Posted - 02/23/2009 : 3:55:23 PM i can't believe this thread is still going i still haven't gotten me a drum carder although i am hoping i am closer to getting one i have a ton of fleeces to process oye maybe i should take myself and my fleeces and go see shelia? none of this will matter in 100 years....... except I will finally be at my goal weight...vi http://notashyviolet.blogspot.com/ ~now with goat, sheep, ducks & chickens!
dj524	Posted - 02/22/2009 : 8:40:51 PM I've read through this thread and was hoping someone had experience with the David carder by the Howard Brush company. It has 3 drums and is supposed to process the fiber with fewer passes through the carder. My spinning teacher has a PG supercarder with 3 drums and really likes that. Any insight...? Donna
yayoe	Posted - 02/03/2009 : 11:00:48 AM Hi Fiberfriends. I'm about to buy a drum carder and am leaning towards the Strauch Petite for financial, amount of use foreseen, and minor space issues. Before I hit the "buy now" button, I would still like to hear some feedback from anyone who has experience with a Fancy Kitty or Kitten carder. The price of the Kitten is very good, and I've seen lots of praise for the gorgeous looks of the more expensive Kitty, but how well do they work to card fleeces? I will be doing some blending and carding of prepared fiber, but I will definitely want to card fleeces. Doing Cormo by hand now. Thanks for any feedback!
stseraphina	Posted - 07/03/2008 : 3:23:47 PM I'm selling my Petite (two months old!) because I'm just doing so much carding it is inadequate for my needs. It's a great little carder, but I'm doing full fleeces and needing pounds of carded wool, not just a project here and there. It's the factory-assembled Petite, with brush attachment, like new (except for a few little fluffs!) with all tools, etc. Contact me if you're interested! stseraphinaknits@msn.com "You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you odd." Flannery O'Connor
Shelia	Posted - 06/09/2008 : 12:17:28 PM (I'm catching up after a long weekend away) I have a Strauch drum carder, and the way that I am able to card fine fibers without nepping is to pick well, card only a very small amount of fiber at a time, and turn the handle very, VERY slowly. It's such a temptation to crank the handle, especially when daydreaming, but that just creates more nepping. Shelia www.letstalkstash.blogspot.com ravelry name - sheliaknits
Shelia	Posted - 06/09/2008 : 12:11:42 PM I have a PG triple picker, and I really like it. I could definitely spin what comes out of the picker, but unless you like yarn with a little texture, or you're drafting it out very thinly, it will still need to be carded. It's great for opening up matted fiber, and for color blending. I also use it when the fleeces have a lot of VM, it really works well to get a lot of that out. Shelia www.letstalkstash.blogspot.com ravelry name - sheliaknits
Kade1301	Posted - 06/09/2008 : 12:08:16 PM Sounds like a plan! Actually, that reminds me, I don't have any minicombs yet... Happy spinning! Klara http://www.lahottee.info
lesleyluu	Posted - 06/09/2008 : 08:09:11 AM Thanks for the advice! I've been reading a lot about the mini combs, and the 2 pitch ones are suggested for finer wools. They also are a lot less expensive. It is still going to take a while before I have any spending money, so I'll be continuing with the dog slicker and rake for a while. But I'd like to try the mini combs, and I figure that if they don't work on my current fleeces, there will be fleeces in the future that they will work for. I tried to live with the neps and do a lumpy yarn, but since it wasn't my original intention, I didn't like it too much. I do have plenty of shorter cuts and neps that I'm combing out and my plan for that is to run it through the carder and make something bumpy on purpose.

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