I like my drum carder - it is a Clemes and Clemes. I think hand cranked carders can be gentler on fine fibers than the motorized.
However, for very fine fibers spun woolen, hand cards are better. I was told that my wool cards were well suited for carding fine wool. Well sort of!
I was told that my cotton cards were only suited for cotton, and not to use them on wool. No! Use your wool cards on almost all wools, but when you have a very fine fleece, all sorted, graded, and perfectly scoured, use your cotton cards.
However, for very fine fibers spun woolen, hand cards are better. I was told that my wool cards were well suited for carding fine wool. Well sort of!
I was told that my cotton cards were only suited for cotton, and not to use them on wool. No! Use your wool cards on almost all wools, but when you have a very fine fleece, all sorted, graded, and perfectly scoured, use your cotton cards.
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You did wonderfully and I so enjoyed reading how you accomplish your goals! It's been great to "meet" you and be on the same team for Spinzilla!
-Kathy
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