Ashford Wide Drum Carder

The Ashford Wide Drum Carder is designed for efficient fibre preparation on a larger scale, making it ideal for those working with bigger quantities or wider batts. With its increased drum width, it allows you to process more fibre in a single pass, saving time while producing smooth, consistent results.

Perfect for preparing fleece, blending fibres, or creating custom colour mixes, the wide drum carder produces evenly opened and aligned batts ready for spinning or felting. The generous working width also makes it easier to create larger batts for projects where size and consistency matter.

Built for durability and ease of use, it offers excellent control over fibre preparation while maintaining a smooth, reliable carding action. Whether you're refining raw fleece or experimenting with creative blends, it provides a dependable and efficient workflow.

Features

• Wide 12" working width drum for increased fibre capacity
• Produces large, even batts in fewer passes
• Ideal for blending colours and fibre types
  
• Strong, reliable construction for regular use

Perfect For

• Preparing larger quantities of fibre for spinning or felting
• Produces a massive 100gm (4oz) batt.
• Creating wide batts and custom fibre blends
• Processing fleece efficiently
• Fibre artists and studios needing increased capacity

Technical

Assembly: Minimal assembly required
Card cloth: Standard 72 point teeth
Finish: Factory lacquered
Material: Beech hardwood
Other accessories included: Awl (doffer), Clamps, Cleaning brush, Drive band, Packer brush