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Ashford e-Drum Carder $2,850.00
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Ashford Wild Drum Carder $749.00
Prepare your fleece for effortless spinning and felting with our complete range of Ashford drum carders, hand carders, blending boards, and carding supplies at The Wool Room. Whether you are looking for a precision wool carder to process raw fleece, a portable blending board for art batts, or a heavy-duty carding machine for wool production, our collection provides fiber artists across Australia with trusted tools for every carding technique.
As an authorized Australian stockist for Ashford carding tools, we offer the complete drum carder lineup—including 72pt fine and 120pt superfine cloth models, the Wild Drum Carder, motorized e-Drum Carders, classic hand carders for wool, flick carders, and replacement drive bands. Pair your prepared batts and rolags with our spinning wheels & e-Spinners, or needle felting kits & supplies, or explore our range of pure natural roving, vibrant merino & corriedale roving, or soft carded sliver. Whether dispatched directly from our Young, NSW store or shipped direct from Ashford factory inventory, we ensure fast, reliable delivery Australia-wide with free shipping on orders over $150.
Key Benefits of Ashford Drum & Hand Carders
Versatile Fiber Preparation: Explore Ashford wool carders for sale, including manual crank drum carders, electric carding machines, and lightweight hand carders for wool.
Tailored Cloth Densities: Choose 72pt fine wire teeth for medium and coarse fleeces or 120pt superfine teeth for delicate Merino wool, alpaca, silk, and cashmere.
Fast Local & Direct Factory Shipping: We stock popular Ashford drum carders, flick carders, and packer brushes in Young, NSW, while providing seamless direct-from-factory dispatch for specialised equipment.
Premium New Zealand Beech Wood: Crafted from durable, smooth-finished timber with long-lasting wire cloth for reliable batt production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Ashford drum carder is best for processing raw wool fleeces?
For general raw wool fleeces and medium fibers, an Ashford 72pt (fine) drum carder is ideal as its wire spacing handles variable lock lengths without jamming. If you primarily card ultra-fine fibers like Merino or cashmere, a 120pt (superfine) drum carder will create smoother, cloud-like batts.
What is the difference between hand carders and a drum carder?
Hand carders are portable timber paddles used to card smaller quantities of wool into airy rolags or punis. A drum carder utilizes a hand crank or motor to quickly process larger volumes of fiber into uniform, continuous batts ready for spinning or wet felting.
Why should I use an Ashford packer brush with my drum carder?
An Ashford packer brush packs down the fiber onto the main drum wire as you feed it in. This prevents stray fibers from wrapping around the smaller licker-in drum, increases total batt capacity, and improves color blending.
How do I keep my drum carder and hand carders in top condition?
Clean out residual fiber using a doffer pin or cleaning brush after each use. Keep the wire teeth free from debris, inspect drive bands for wear, and apply a drop of spinning oil to metal bushings periodically to keep hand cranking smooth.
