Fits the full size Ashford drum carder. . .

Set consists of two pieces (teeth are approx. ⅝" long). This is Ashford's 'fine' cloth @ 72 psi:

Ashford 'Sampler' Niddy Noddy

This cute little niddy noddy makes a beautiful small 80cm - 32 inch skein or hank. Ideal for making sample skeins. Made from solid Silver Beech hardwood with removable ends for storage or transport.

Ashford Competition Lazy Kate

No more bobbin over-wind! Suitable for single & double drive standard and jumbo bobbins. Control your bobbins when plying with the adjustable brake tension. Smooth stainless steel yarn guide to prevent your yarn from tangling. Bobbins are quick and easy to change. Convenient carry handle.Four rubber feet prevent slipping or tipping.Stainless steel bobbin pins are removable for storage and transport. Made from beautiful Silver Beech hardwood with a rich lacquer finish.

By popular demand, Strauch has now developed a motorized series of chain drive drum carders. Available motorized is the "405" "Finest", the "405x2" "Finest-doublewide".

Note: the Petite cannot be motorized because it is a light duty machine and not constructed to withstand the stresses imparted by the motor.

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St. Blaise Double Row Wool Combs

Made from cherry. The combs weigh approximately 6 ounces each and each comb has 25 tines set ¼" on center in two rows.

We used to use, sell and support "VALKARYIE" "mini" combs until a few years ago when the company just disappeared without any warning. They were larger than the Louet or Majacraft mini combs. . . but not as heavy or as hard on the wrists as full-sized 'Viking' combs. When they disappeared they left a hole in the marketplace. . . until now! These St. Blaise combs fill that gap!

St. Blaise Double Row Wool Combs w/ Table Mount - also used as a comb storage mount.

The set consists of a pair of combs and a table mount/pad device.All items are made from cherry.

We used to use, sell and support "VALKARYIE" "mini" combs until a few years ago when the company just disappeared without any warning. They were larger than the Louet or Majacraft mini combs. . . but not as heavy or as hard on the wrists as full-sized 'Viking' combs. When they disappeared they left a hole in the marketplace. . . until now! These St. Blaise combs fill that gap!

The hand-formed cherry diz (with puller) shown is an optional extra. . .

Ashford Spinning Chair Kit

Ideal height, 43Cm (17") with comfortable, narrow back keeps spine straight and allows freedom of arm movement when spinning.

Kromski Spinners Stool

Brass Diz from Majacraft

This beautifully finished unbreakable polished brass diz has three hole sizes - 1.5mm, 3mm, for fine through to coarse wools, and a 5mm for color blending.

The Majacraft diz is made in brass and has the holes cut with high pressure water. There are no burrs at all so the fibre will never catch and the brass has a low coefficient of friction so the fibre flows smoothly. The holes are very accurate so you can be sure your work will be precise.

The diz acts as a former to make a constant thickness sliver from carded or combed wool, while aligning fibres longitudinally. An essential for worsted spinning, and since it aligns the fibre, can be used to revitalize an old fleece or to blend different wools.

Majacraft Spinning Chair

Designed to match and complement your Majacraft wheel. . . This classic spinning chair has turned legs and is crafted in rimu to match your wheel. A perfect height for spinning with a slightly sprung back.

A version of the chair with a 'Rose' carving to match the Rose wheel is also available.

Folding Spinner's Stool, from Majacraft.

Fabulous Folding Stool! Built to take with with you wherever you travel, ideal for guilds, to take on holiday or just to spin in the sun.

Majacraft Travel Kate

Holds two bobbins (not supplied), Removable shafts for compact, easy storage and travel. The Travelling Kate is a simple kate that can be packed into your bag and is designed to take a minimum of space but still let you ply a couple of bobbins. Best if sat on a table beside you when plying. It measures around 240mm x 75mm (91/2 inches x 3 inches). Bobbins are not included.

The Lendrum Tensioned Lazy Kate. No Backlash! Simple and functional! Vertical rods are 5 1/8" tall.

Carding... the Ashford Way

Ashford's New 2 Speed Model! . . . Free shipping too! USA, Lower 48 states.

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Parts for Majacraft Spinning Wheels

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Wood Beams: Good Food for Wood

Good Wood Food - Rub on, wait a bit, and then buff with a soft cloth to a satin finish. Works wonders on all woods, even food-surface safe!! Try it on knife handles, butcher blocks, fine wood furniture, and our favorite use - spindles and spinning wheels!! Contains pure vegetable oils and real lemon and lavender essential oils.

Majacraft Spinning Wheel Bobbins

There are a number of bobbins for the Majacraft Spinning Wheel. Click on the image for a chart with prices.

Carding Cloth - Replace the carding cloth on your hand cards. . . or make your own hand cards!

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Strauch "200x2" (was "500") Series Drum Carder pictured with the optional Brush Attachment

For those who need a larger production rate, the Double-Wide 200x2 series is available.

The large drum on the 200x2 series double wide models is 15" wide with the same 7" diameter as the standard carder and produces a batt approximately 14" x 22" long. Overall dimensions are 19.5" wide x 24" long. The frame is 4" high. This carder is meant to be used at the edge of the work surface to allow turning of the crank handle (the 405 series has a taller frame allowing the carder to be used anywhere on the work surface). This model also has a pulley attached to the end of the shaft so that the carder can be motorized by the end user.

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LOUET Spinning Wheel Bobbins

Bobbins to fit these Louet Wheels: S10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 51, 75, 76, 77, 90, 95, & S96. Click on "Louet Bobbins" above for listing of sizes.

The Katie a-Go-Go™ allows spinners to take a fully functional Lazy Kate with them no matter where they go. Best of all, the Katie a-Go-Go™ has a fully adjustable tensioning system just like the larger Lazy Kate's.

The Katie a-Go-Go™ accommodates up to 3 bobbins. Pictured are Majacraft bobbins (and an Ashford bobbin) which tend to have a larger diameter than many bobbins currently on the market. This latest design uses bobbin rods which will accommodate virtually all known bobbins on the market today.

The Katie a-Go-Go™ fully assembles in less than a minute. It has just 6 parts plus a carrying sack. There are no tools required to assemble it. The user screws the center dowel into the base by hand. They then insert the 3 steel bobbin rods. Then, they slip either 2 or 3 bobbins onto the rods and insert the tensioning dowel into the base. Lastly, they wrap the cord around the bobbins and then pull their yarn through the center dowel's yarn loop. That's it!

Spindlers. . . You can use this too!

These hand-crafted 'Little Man' Niddy-Noddy's are delight to own. The 1 yard & 2 yard versions have a shaped handle made from laminated hardwoods and have a hand rubbed finish - they are very comfortable to hold. The cross-dowels are tapered so they only go in half way creating a niddy-noddy that disassembles for easy storage and transportation.

Choose from a 2 yard, a 1 yard, or for sampling and contests, a "mini" niddy-noddy.

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From Ashford, one of the slickest, cutest mini niddy noddies around. Made from a high quality plywood with a lacquer finish. Pulls apart for flat storage in two pieces. Makes a 24 inch diameter skein.

Parts to keep your Louet wheel in tip-top condition.

On the left, the drive belt. It fits all Louet wheels except the S-40 and S-45. Clockwise from top: Brass Bearing (front of flyer sits in it), Bobbin Bearing, (two shown but sold per piece - fits all Louet Bobbins except S-40 & S-45), Footman to Treadle Connector, and the Footman Connector Cup.Other parts are listed but not pictured.

These are all genuine Louet factory parts for assured quality.

Click on the small image for the parts price list.

The easy way to put a beautiful finish on any Ashford unfinished spinning or weaving equipment - or any unfinished wood product.

From left to right:

Ashford Spinning Oil (100ml)

Schacht Spinning Oil (1/4 fl oz.-15ml) bottle

Ashford Maintenance Kit (oil, threading hook & tape, 2 tension springs, new large size flyer hooks, nylon brake band, con rod leather + plastic joint, string drive band, con rod clip)

Ashford Hand Cards. Choose standard (wool or cotton), student, mini or flick cards.

From Ashford. A Tensioned lazy kate made from high quality plywood and New Zealand hardwood - comes unfinished. Holds three bobbins.

From Ashford, this is the standard lazy kate for the "Elizabeth" wheel. Made from New Zealand hardwood and comes unfinished. Holds three bobbins.

From Ashford. A simple vertical lazy kate made from New Zealand hardwood and comes unfinished. This is the standard kate that comes with the "Traditional" wheel.

From Schacht Spindle Company, a tensioned Lazy Kate. Holds three bobbins - under even tension for plying with no "backlash" problems.

The MAJACRAFT lazy kate holds three bobbins, has an easy-to-use tensioning system, has two swing-out legs to position it at a nice angle, and has three yarn guides to further assist in perfect plying. Bobbins are not included.

We carry all sizes of Ashford Bobbins. Click on the image for a full listing.

Schacht Hand Cards and Flick Card

Schacht has built a lifetime of service into their hand cards.

Please click on the image for a complete description and pricing chart.

A full compliment of hand cards are offered. Choose from curved-back cards or flat-back cards.

The wool hand cards are 112 teeth per sq. inch are available in full size (8" x 4.5")or child size (5.75" x 4.5") pads. The cotton/fur (fine fibers) hand cards are 255 teeth per sq. inch and available in full size (10.5" x 4") and half size (5.25" x 4") pads. The "flick" card has a 5.5" x .5" pad with a curved back. We also stock their "Teasing Tool" which is a 5.5" x 4.5" 112 teeth per sq. inch flat pad and clamp set for opening locks and teasing fiber prior to carding.

The Strauch hand cards are good value and are constructed using poplar wood with maple handles. All are sealed with a tung oil finish.

Precision made maple bobbins for Schacht spinning wheels. Made from maple and come with an oil finish. Choose the "Standard" for all spinning with the wheel set up in the "Scotch Tension" mode and for "Double-Drive" with the "Extra Slow Speed", "Slow Speed", "Medium Speed", and "Fast Speed" whorls. Use the "High Speed Bobbins" when in "Double-Drive" mode using the "High Speed" and the "Super High Speed" whorls.

These handy tools are a unique device which can be used for dehairing and fine fiber combing. After combing, fiber can be pulled into a sliver or spun straight from the combs.

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Extra bobbins just for your Kromski Spinning Wheel. Click on the image for the chart with finish options.

Louet Hand Cards. Choose from their "standard" size with wool or cotton carding cloth or choose the "mini" (half size) or the flick carder.

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These handy tools are a unique device which can be used for dehairing and fine fiber combing. After combing, fiber can be pulled into a sliver or spun straight from the combs.

The DC-200 series Strauch Drum Carder is hand-crank carder has a chain drive that prevents slipping while carding. The "licker-in" drum is 2" diameter x 8" wide. The carding drum is 7" diameter x 8" wide and produces a batt approximately 7" wide by 22" long. The teeth are 3/8" long. Overall size of the carder is 12" wide x 24" long. This carder turns at a 4:1 ratio and spins almost effortlessly.

Choose from the "202", "203", or the "205" (note: only the 205 is stocked, 202 & 203 are special order). Click on image for further details.

Shown with optional brush attachment.

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Strauch "405" "Finest" Drum Carder

Formerly known as the "Fricke 405" or "Fricke's Finest". Features and Benefits Unique to the "Finest" Chain Drive Wood Frame Carder

5:1 gear ratio - For high quality fiber blending.

Powder coated drum handle - Retains it's beauty & will not stain.

6" high frame - Handle swings clear of table. Carder does not have to be at table's edge.

Built in end frame hand cutouts - Easy transporting of the carder.

Furniture quality construction - Eye appealing.

All accessories included - Easy one time purchase.

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Strauch "Petite" Drum Carder

The newest Drum Carder in the Strauch carder line is the "Petite" (shown with the optional brush attachment). The Petite is a manual drum carder with a polyurethane drive belt. This carder is part of the production line for fiber artists who have budget or space considerations but want Strauch quality.

The Petite is an excellent choice for a mid-sized carder with full sized features. The Petite is slightly smaller (6 1/2" wide drums) than the standard chain drive (7 3/4" wide) models. This drum carder comes with 128tpi cloth on the large drum and the "Slicker-Licker" on the small drum.

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