Louet Junior Drum Carder
What it does for your fiber, how big it is, and what comes with it.
The short answer
Louet Junior Drum Carder is a fiber-prep tool from Louet. It has a 6 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 6 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 | 40 g |
| Cloth density | 46, 72 tpi |
| Speed ratio | 9:1 |
| Tooth length | 14 mm |
Size and carrying
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Batt dimensions | 78 x 10 cm |
| Weight | 6 kg |
Materials and finish
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Water resistant birch plywood with a white HPL top layer |