I talk with my hands ALL the time. I am sooo bad that if I have to sit on my hands I have a hard time talking LOL. My Hubby and kids think its really funny but it makes me blush every time someone points it out. Anyway, just found your videos and really like them. I am getting ready to buy my first wheel, God willing, and carder. I can't wait! I realized that I should learn to spin when I realized how excited I get looking at fleece :) Some think only spinners understand.
Oh and your comment about smelling the wool made me smile. I just can't stop touching wool and looking at all the beautiful art batts. The colors and textures are soooo amazing! So little money and time LOL. Thanks for the reply and videos.
I'm glad you found this video useful! I sometimes review my old videos to refresh my memory on topics I haven't talked about our researched recently. I still have this from carder so I can offer insights on the kitten carder in case you want to know more. :)
ExpertlyDyed Absolutely! The company currently has a sale going until April 6 and so I have really been trying to decide if this is my choice in brand. I want the brush attachment an package of awl, etc. And the decision between 72/90 or 90/120. It is just for personal and don’t plan to make it into a business. Any feedback is welcome about the quality and longevity of the product. It seems to be made with great care. Thank you so very much for your response!
@@TheJudeP The kitten carder has served me very well, even for my business, so that size should be adequate for most people. Mine is about 9 years old, it has been shipped to three countries, sat in storage, and it is very much in good condition. The only real sign of wear can be seen on the groove which splits the batts. It has a lot of versatility but the 90/120 isn't great for wool locks. I can't vouch for the coarser cloth but it probably works just fine for that.
I have been browsing you other videos and find them helpful and entertaining too. I have my sights set on a Kromski Symphony as my wheel of choice. I think it is pretty and it has a wide range of ratios so it gives me options later. Can also get a fast and a jumbo flyer so can be even more versatile down the road as I learn and settle in. Still not decided on the carder though. Working on saving up some cash though so I have time to browse. Can't wait to get started spinning and making batts.
Thanks for the vids, and I laughed so hard at ur hand motions in the other vid. Especially when u said I probably shouldn't be doing this with my hands.... Lol!!!
Hmm, I haven't. I use my carder all the time and never need to change the ratio. However, I do know that I have to be careful with my ryeland since it can be a real challenge to remove from the drum! Thankfully, it doesn't rip the fibers but it isn't the smoothest carding experience either.
I have problems from the third passage with short fibers, when I want blend colours to change in one I get hard dots, in this days I understand the ratio and I figured out mine is little more of 2:1 😅 that's why the fibers go to much together even using all cautions possible.
The drums need to be about 1-2mm apart. They shouldn't clack together when you turn the main drum. If it goes in too quickly, you may need to turn down the speed of the motor (or rotate the handle more slowly) or try using less fiber for the intake.
I talk with my hands ALL the time. I am sooo bad that if I have to sit on my hands I have a hard time talking LOL. My Hubby and kids think its really funny but it makes me blush every time someone points it out. Anyway, just found your videos and really like them. I am getting ready to buy my first wheel, God willing, and carder. I can't wait! I realized that I should learn to spin when I realized how excited I get looking at fleece :) Some think only spinners understand.
Oh and your comment about smelling the wool made me smile. I just can't stop touching wool and looking at all the beautiful art batts. The colors and textures are soooo amazing! So little money and time LOL. Thanks for the reply and videos.
I really appreciate the information you shared. This is one of the more informative videos. Found it helpful in choosing a carder.
I'm glad you found this video useful! I sometimes review my old videos to refresh my memory on topics I haven't talked about our researched recently. I still have this from carder so I can offer insights on the kitten carder in case you want to know more. :)
ExpertlyDyed Absolutely! The company currently has a sale going until April 6 and so I have really been trying to decide if this is my choice in brand. I want the brush attachment an package of awl, etc. And the decision between 72/90 or 90/120. It is just for personal and don’t plan to make it into a business. Any feedback is welcome about the quality and longevity of the product. It seems to be made with great care. Thank you so very much for your response!
@@TheJudeP The kitten carder has served me very well, even for my business, so that size should be adequate for most people. Mine is about 9 years old, it has been shipped to three countries, sat in storage, and it is very much in good condition. The only real sign of wear can be seen on the groove which splits the batts. It has a lot of versatility but the 90/120 isn't great for wool locks. I can't vouch for the coarser cloth but it probably works just fine for that.
Thank you so much for the help!
I have been browsing you other videos and find them helpful and entertaining too. I have my sights set on a Kromski Symphony as my wheel of choice. I think it is pretty and it has a wide range of ratios so it gives me options later. Can also get a fast and a jumbo flyer so can be even more versatile down the road as I learn and settle in. Still not decided on the carder though. Working on saving up some cash though so I have time to browse. Can't wait to get started spinning and making batts.
Thanks for the vids, and I laughed so hard at ur hand motions in the other vid. Especially when u said I probably shouldn't be doing this with my hands.... Lol!!!
Did you figure out if is possible change the ratio yourself?
Hmm, I haven't. I use my carder all the time and never need to change the ratio. However, I do know that I have to be careful with my ryeland since it can be a real challenge to remove from the drum! Thankfully, it doesn't rip the fibers but it isn't the smoothest carding experience either.
I have problems from the third passage with short fibers, when I want blend colours to change in one I get hard dots, in this days I understand the ratio and I figured out mine is little more of 2:1 😅 that's why the fibers go to much together even using all cautions possible.
My fibre goes through the carder too quickly (I prepare the fibre properly before putting it through the pan), how far apart do the drums have to be?
The drums need to be about 1-2mm apart. They shouldn't clack together when you turn the main drum. If it goes in too quickly, you may need to turn down the speed of the motor (or rotate the handle more slowly) or try using less fiber for the intake.
I think you'll find fibre goes through all us Carders too quickly !