Strauch Finest Drum Carder
Price: $780.00
The flagship model is the "Finest" (also known as the Model 405). This top of the line model is unique and comes complete with all available features including the Brush Attachment.Having a chain as the drive mechanism provides a constant positive non-slipping action while carding and is far superior to belt drives.The wood frame is ash with a warm honey-oak finish. It has a 7" diameter x 7-3/4" wide working drum and a 2" diameter x 8" wide licker drum producing a batt approximately 7" wide x 22" long. The overall length of the machine is 24" and 11-1/2" wide with a 6" high frame. An important feature: Since the swing of the handle clears the table surface, the carder can be placed anywhere on the work surface.This unit is equipped with the #05 (128 psi) card cloth and "Slicker-Licker" (SL). The 6" high frame permits a larger sprocket on the small drum. This makes a 5:1 ratio between the drums, which allows more carding action per revolution. This 5:1 ratio allows for minimal turning of the large drum to produce an excellent, well blended batt; 2-3 passes are sufficient.Special tools included with each "Finest" are: * The popular Knuckle-Saving-Batt-Pick, an invaluable tool for removing the batt without damage to the equipment or the user. * Doffer/Cleaner Brush to thoroughly and easily clean any residual fibers from the carding drum. * A small cleaner/dabber brush for use on the licker drum. * The new Teasing Tool to open locks and tease fiber prior to carding. * Table clamps to secure the carder to the work surface. Will fit tables up to 1-3/4" thick.
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