Fiber Friday Week 6: Drum Carder basics, processing wool for spinning

[@pixiestar123]

Oh my goodness, I have an almost identical drum carder. I just bought it, along with a spinning wheel and accessories a few weeks ago! So cool

[@Hereford1642]

A battery drill holding that socket is going to make it so easy. Buy one for your husband for his birthday and then borrow it.

[@robinboston5948]

You fell into some very good luck. Batt turned out great.

[@cheriemartin3767]

Serendipity!!!! Love it

[@dwade1367]

Very interesting. 💕 Stay Creative

[@loridunivon5219]

You can use a knitting needle for the doffer as well

[@jessicasingleton4242]

Another indiana girl here! I’m a weaver thinking about starting to spin. Great videos!

[@jessicasingleton4242]

Also i would love to hear more about the fiber festival

[@vernonbowling5136]

You have an original Brother drum carder, everything from the handle to carding cloth is replaceable, belt, drums etc. I noticed on their website they also repair drum carders .

[@crowznest438]

I have that same carder and love it because of the chain drive. You might look into oiling it, if there are holes for that.

[@carolemakes]

That’s a great idea! I will tomorrow. It was in my moms garage. Why didn’t I think of that!?

[@michaelmoore3360]

From the looks of your carder it looks like a Strauch it has a metal feed tray and is gear run not belt run. What a find your Momma blessed you with.

[@bagladysendtheferalspinner3761]

a dollar store ice pick or an aul from the hardware store will work well

[@associationdesmorindameriq3288]

C ould you use a long needle to lift the “yarn”?

[@doraricketts5236]

Would a chopstick work ?

[@izzchaz4074]

Hello. Do you sell any of your spun wool?

[@zachariepokorski657]

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