Louet XL Drum Carder
What it does for your fiber, how big it is, and what comes with it.
The short answer
For whole batts: the Louet XL, a drum carder. It weighs 9.5 kg.
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Standard Drum Carder
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Junior Drum Carder
What it means for your making
Cloth density 46 and 72 tpi
How many carding teeth there are per square inch of cloth.
Weight 9.5 kg
What you carry if you take it to class or move it between rooms.
Your path
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
Whole batts.
This one: a drum carder.
Start making
Full specifications
At work
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Batt capacity | 80 g |
| Carding width | 12 in |
| Cloth density | 46 and 72 tpi |
| Drum acceleration | 4:1 |
| Speed ratio | 9:1 |
| Tooth length | 14 mm |
Size and carrying
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Batt dimensions | 78 x 30 cm |
| Weight | 9.5 kg |
Materials and finish
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Water resistant birch plywood with a white HPL top layer |