Louet Electric Drum Carder XL
What it does for your fiber, how big it is, and what comes with it.
The short answer
Louet Electric Drum Carder XL is a fiber-prep tool from Louet. It has a 26 kg weight.
It suits batts from a drum, with a crank or a motor.
What it means for your making
Cloth density 46, 72 tpi
How many carding teeth there are per square inch of cloth.
Weight 26 kg
What you carry if you take it to class or move it between rooms.
Your path
These are stages of what you might want to make, not a ranking. Each step is a different kind of project, and every one is a good place to be.
Step 1
A little at a time
Small amounts of fiber, prepared by hand.
Step 2
Blending by hand
Blended colors and fibers on a board, a batt at a time.
Step 3
Whole batts
Batts from a drum, with a crank or a motor.
This one. Drum carders.
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Full specifications
At work
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Batt capacity | 120 g |
| Cloth density | 46, 72 tpi |
| Drum acceleration | 4:1 |
| Motor | 230 V – 370 W |
| Speed ratio | 9:1 |
| Speed, big drum | 90 rpm |
| Tooth length | 14 mm |
Size and carrying
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Drum dimensions | 30 cm wide and 25 cm in diameter |
| Weight | 26 kg |
Materials and finish
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Water proof birch plywood wth a white HPL top layer |