Ashford Hand Carders are used to brush fibres prior to spinning. The end result of using them is a rolag. Well carded and prepared rolags make spinning a real pleasure. Hand carders last a lifetime.

Deluxe Curved 72 point Carders £37.00

Mini Hand Carders are smaller versions of the Standard sized carders and their light weight makes them ideal for children or people with weak wrists.

Single Mini Carder £8.00

Single Flick Carder with Leather a small, long handled carder used for long stapled fleece. Long Stapled fleece can be damaged in the carding process but with the flick carder individual staples can be carded with ease. The leather is used to protect the carder’s knees.

£14.00

The Staple Comb as its name suggests this tool is used to comb out individual staple prior to spinning worsted yarn. Ideal for short or long stapled fleece.

The Ashford Drum Carder is the tool for the production spinner or feltmaker. It produces batts of carded wool 50g at a time. It is an ideal tool for blending coloured fibres of every description. Expensive but if a group of spinners or feltmakers clubbed together they would have a labour saving tool.

£233 available in 36 or 72 point carding cloth