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Finest Drum Carders - SFE Top of the line model Drum Carders are available in 4 models
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The Finest - Flagship Drum Carder
Single Wide Chain Drive (DC-405)
- The flagship model drum carder is the Finest model 405-BA
- Top-of-the-line model is unique and comes complete with the Brush Attachment and all accessories
- chain driven mechanism provides a constant positive non-slipping action while carding and is far superior to belt drives
- The Finest has a 5:1 drum ratio
- Obtain more carding action per revolution (usually one or two passes)
- Quickly produce beautiful, well blended fibre batt for spinning
Features: The tall frame allows the handle to swing free of the table surface. Designed to handle ALL fibers, including merino, llama, alpaca, cashmere, cotton blend, dog hair ..... on and on. A truly universal machine! It is also available as a motorized model. If you choose the manual model, it can later be upgraded to a motorized carder.
Specs
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Frame
24" long, 11 1/2" wide, 6" high Solid Ash, Watco Danish Oil finish Handle easily clears table surface Large Drum 7" in diameter x 8 1/4" wide 128 tpi carding cloth with 3/8" long pins |
Small Drum
2" in diameter x 8" wide Unique smooth-blade Slicker-Licker cloth Batt Produced Approximately 8" wide x 22" long |
The Finest - Flagship Drum Carder
Double Wide Chain Drive (DC-405x2)
- Larger production size machine
- Finest doublewide model 405x2-BA is available
- Part of the flagship Finest model series
- Top-of-the-line model has drums twice as wide as the regular Finest
Features:Other than size, the doublewide has the identical features and benefits as the singlewide version and comes complete with all available accessories including the Brush Attachment.
It is also available as a motorised model. If you choose the manual model, it can later be upgraded to a motorised carder.
Specs
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Frame
24" long, 18 1/2" wide, 6" high Solid Ash, Watco Danish Oil finish Handle easily clears table surface Large Drum 7" in diameter x 15 1/4" wide 128 tpi carding cloth with 3/8" long pins |
Small Drum
2" in diameter x 16" wide Unique smooth-blade Slicker-Licker cloth Batt Produced Approximately 15" wide x 22" long |
Included Special Tools (Both Models)
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Knuckle-Saving-Batt-Pick
This popular and invaluable tool removes the batt without damage to the equipment or the user Doffer Brush Thoroughly and easily cleans any residual fibers from the carding drum |
Small cleaner/dabber brush
For use on the licker-in drum Teasing Tool Opens locks and teases fiber prior to carding Table clamps Secures the carder to the work surface |
The Finest - Motorised Finest
Single Wide Chain Drive (DCM-405)
- Motorised series of Finest drum carders
- Includes both the singlewide and doublewide machines
- In addition, both existing Strauch hand crank chain drive Finest models can be upgraded to the motorized version
- Truly unique in the marketplace and built with the same high standards as the hand crank models.
- Very high quality, durable, electronically controlled motors made in the USA
Features: High tech drum carders having both infinitely variable speed AND reversibility features. The "infinitely variable speed" feature (not just two or three speed settings) is a God-send when working with fine fibers like alpaca, merino and cashmere.
All these machines have been extensively beta tested by some "heavy duty" fiber artists and they all have raved about the design, workmanship, and durability.
UPGRADING EXISTING MANUAL CARDERS: Because of the complexity of the upgrade, the machine needs to be returned to SFE.
Specs
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Frame
24" long, 11 1/2" wide, 6" high Solid Ash, Watco Danish Oil finish Handle easily clears table surface Large Drum 7" in diameter x 8 1/4" wide 128 tpi carding cloth with 3/8" long pins |
Small Drum
2" in diameter x 8" wide Unique smooth-blade Slicker-Licker cloth Batt Produced Approximately 8" wide x 22" long |
The Finest - Motorised Finest
Double Wide Chain Drive (DCM-405x2)
The ultimate production machine
Motorized Finest doublewide model
Part of the flagship Finest model series,
Features: This top-of-the-line model has drums twice as wide as the regular Motorised Finest.
Other than size, the Motorised doublewide has the identical features and benefits as the singlewide version and comes complete with all available accessories including the Brush Attachment.
Motorized Finest doublewide model
Part of the flagship Finest model series,
Features: This top-of-the-line model has drums twice as wide as the regular Motorised Finest.
Other than size, the Motorised doublewide has the identical features and benefits as the singlewide version and comes complete with all available accessories including the Brush Attachment.
Specs
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Frame
24" long, 18 1/2" wide, 6" high Solid Ash, Watco Danish Oil finish Handle easily clears table surface Large Drum 7" in diameter x 15 1/4" wide 128 tpi carding cloth with 3/8" long pins |
Small Drum
2" in diameter x 16" wide Unique smooth-blade Slicker-Licker cloth Batt Produced Approximately 15" wide x 22" long |
Included Special Tools (Both Models)
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Knuckle-Saving-Batt-Pick
This popular and invaluable tool removes the batt without damage to the equipment or the user Doffer Brush Thoroughly and easily cleans any residual fibers from the carding drum |
Small cleaner/dabber brush
For use on the licker-in drum Teasing Tool Opens locks and teases fiber prior to carding Table clamps Secures the carder to the work surface |
Contact Donna Hamson for more information...