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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 9, 2017 2:27:38 GMT
batts are aligned but not as aligned as combed top. and carded on a small drum carder is different. It does give you a lot of control.
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Post by simplynaturalfarm on Jan 9, 2017 4:44:38 GMT
My batts are quite thick and so I'm guessing that is why I have not noticed any thin areas, but as I learn to do more with the wool that doesn't require thickness (like the slippers) I am sure I will see more issues and so I will start turning them 90 degrees. THank you for answering my questions:)
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Post by simplynaturalfarm on Feb 2, 2017 4:36:27 GMT
Can you guys recommend which size tooth I should get for a drum carder. We are hand carding our little hands off and can't believe how long it takes to get enough carded to make boots and slippers *G*. A friend suggeted medium would work for most wools I am working with, but what do you guys think? I am probably going to be doing more coarse wools in the 25-33 micron range mainly, but I also do have alpaca and mixed other wool . . I guess best all around tooth size?
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Post by MTRuth on Feb 2, 2017 17:33:54 GMT
I can't remember what size I have. I think it's for finer wool. But if you are planning coarser wool, I think medium would be a good compromise.
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Post by Pandagirl on Feb 2, 2017 20:49:03 GMT
I agree with Ruth. I have a fine carder and do use coarser fibers occasionally, but it's not easy sometimes.
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