Ashford Classic Wool Hand Carders

Really like these quality carders, worth the $$. Well made, classic and sturdy. Just how I remember seeing these types used as a kid (even though I grew up in Central California USA) by my Mennonite friends and family.I actually appreciated being able to assemble these carders myself, made them seem more custom. I used a brass wood screw the same approx. size and length of the screws provided, just because I had them on hand. Love using, beginners (like me) need to know it takes a little getting used to. Patience:) and it helps to follow the suggestion of using an “extra lanolin” type wool the first few times to help seal and set the raw wood. Good choice for any and all handicrafters getting going with raw wool prep.

It's definitely worth spending extra for Ashford brand. They're perfect.

These will clean the wool but are truly for dogs

These are 8 inches wide by 4 1/2 inches not including the handle. Comes with a piece of 150 grit sandpaper and two screws to assemble the handles. Wow I am impressed.Very nice and of good quality.Made from New Zealand Beech Wood.

Screwed and glued the handles on and was off to the races. Now if I could only get my daughter to spin what carded.

Excellent hand carders. Easy to use. Great size the carding “needle” area is about six inches across and four inches down.makes fast work of combing fibers. Sturdy product.

I spin wool, and I love how the carders soften up the fleece and I'm able to spin the softer fleece and its not to rough on my fingers. Ashford carders are the best for me.

These are quite comfortable to use. The curved back sits nicely on the leg. I have been using this for Rambouillet wool, but I’m sure it would work with other fibers as well. The teeth won’t give as painful of a stab as cheaper products.