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Post by zed on Sept 28, 2013 12:12:37 GMT
Ann's got me interested in a Drum Carder again. I had a quick look for some, but they seem to be nearer £400 now, I'm sure they were about £250 last time I looked. Does anyone have an opinion on which they think are better quality/value for money. I'd rather pay for one which is reliable if it costs more. (I did see Ashford ones at Wingham cheaper than Ashfords elsewhere, but I don't buy from there, just saying  ) |
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Post by Shepherdess on Sept 28, 2013 23:31:11 GMT
I will look and see what my small one is. It is a good one. it is metal and has a chain drive.
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Post by koffipot on Sept 29, 2013 8:45:16 GMT
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Post by zed on Sept 29, 2013 11:45:25 GMT
I hadn't thought of ebay There's a 'classic carder' there, I think I remember looking at their site. I'll have a look there, thanks |
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Post by koffipot on Sept 29, 2013 11:51:28 GMT
I'm fascinated to know what on earth Kate Bush has to do with drum carders - on ebay! |
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Post by Shepherdess on Sept 29, 2013 13:47:00 GMT
Do you have kijiji over there? I got my small ne from the classifieds.
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Post by Pandagirl on Sept 29, 2013 14:42:58 GMT
I've been keeping an eye out for one here, but they are very expensive. Have you tried the local thrift shops? I just saw a spinning wheel at one last week. I think classifieds like ann suggested may be a better bet.
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Post by jufergu on Sept 29, 2013 18:47:10 GMT
I have never seen a spinning wheel or carder at any thrift shop. I do pick up some painting supplies from time to time.
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Post by zed on Sept 30, 2013 8:41:43 GMT
Ha, I hadn't seen the Kate Bush cd's, I changed the order of the list. I ordered one from the Classic carder site, it had a finishing brush too for £270 including postage. They even do left handed ones, not that I need one I wish I did see drum carders or spinning wheels in the charity shops! I did get some nice hand made soap a few months ago, but I am so bad at making felted soap! |
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Post by Shepherdess on Sept 30, 2013 13:20:53 GMT
Sorry I didn't get the make of mine for you. The price seems good. Which carder did you get? i never see anything like that in charity places either.
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Post by MTRuth on Sept 30, 2013 17:08:37 GMT
How exciting Zed! Can't wait to see it in action |
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Post by koffipot on Oct 1, 2013 4:45:39 GMT
Great zed, how exciting! Let me know when it arrives and I'll pop over with my tatty bits!  |
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Post by Pandagirl on Oct 1, 2013 18:09:27 GMT
Great news Zed! Will you write a book on carding? :-)
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Post by zed on Oct 2, 2013 9:53:56 GMT
I got the Classic carder in Ash, it was cheapest. I got it with the finishing brush classiccarder.co.uk/drum-carders/standard-drum-carders/I'll let you know, Judith I have bags of wool and fibre scraps, and I did a wool inventory yesterday, I have some small ends that are about 5 years old and a bit compressed and need carding so I'm sure I'll get my money's worth before long! I'll let you know, Marilyn |
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Post by koffipot on Oct 2, 2013 20:01:49 GMT
Enjoy! |
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