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I Bought a Classic Carder Drumcarder. What Did I Learn? Do I Love It? Is it Worth the Price?

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I know it's crazy, but I had a margarita and then bought a Classic Carder drumcarder from the UK. I hope you'll watch to see how I liked it, why I almost cried, and how it does both with batts and raw fleece! Do I love it? Did I think it is worth the price? Did I learn anything? Come see!
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@LisaMyEclecticLife 2 года назад

After writing my last comment, I ask my daughter if she thought I was being irresponsible to be thinking of buying one of these (not as big though) considering my new financial situation after the loss of my husband. She said no, that I have always loved spinning from batts and my carder is really hard to use. Then she said she likes to spin from batts as well, but does not make them because it is so hard to use the carder we have, and then she offered to go halves with me since we will be roommates for the foreseeable future. So I just ordered the High Sided Standard size carder, I am so excited, I can't wait. Yay!!!

@elizabethscott3218 2 года назад

Yay! Enjoy your new toy!

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

That's great!

@marthapeach5343 2 года назад

Well done!! If you have any questions, let us know and happy carding!!!

@gonnermleggies4813 Год назад

As someone who is living with my mom and my grandmother, this is something we would all do. Anytime one of us wants somethings, we split it or we just buy it for the other person. Im a 32 year old adult disabled child..lol. Congrats on your new purchase and enjoy it, I wish my mom and gran spun yarn, too!! I would love to someday knit crochet or spin with them. I have handcart that I use to make rolags and tiny batts but I hope someday I will be able to get a drum carder!! They are way out of our price range but I do know there are plans you can buy to make your own that are cheaper. If only I was handy..hahaha. anyways, have a lovely day and stay safe!

@petebartlett2229 2 года назад

So excited to see this as the company is literally 10 mins away and I’ve been looking at these… Exciting!!

@iceberg232323 2 года назад

"I have a good reason. You're going to think I'm crazy, but i have a good reason" - me to my husband every time I buy another raw fleece

@marthapeach5343 2 года назад

I have had a Classic Carder (about 4 years of heavy use of lots of type of fiber) and I have three drums, one for very fine and two normal ones - that way if I want to card colours, or I have a fine merino, etc. It is a great carder, as you said, excellent communication with the maker, the carder has no problems, absolutely none. I have spun raw wool, very dirty (vm) wool it is just an excellent machine. One thing, do not use the dolffer to get the stray fiber out, you should use a 1.5 mm needle so the teeth are not damaged. I take it to wool events. It is very . very good!

@runtsgal 2 года назад

Hurray for a successful UK product trial 😃

@lynnknight2192 2 года назад

Thank you for the demo. I'd love to see you spin and ply that batt!

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

It'll be in the shop tomorrow morning, but I will do a batt making and spinning video again soon!

@karenbroussard2641 2 года назад

Oh my gosh! I’ve been looking at this carder for the longest! Maybe I’ll take the leap! Thanks so much for sharing!

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

I'm liking it. I am leaning more towards selling the Brother now.

@elysianfibres1642 2 года назад

I've had that exact same carder for over a year now, and I love it. Still works as well as the day I got it and it's seen some use! I highly recommend the brush that slots onto the back of the carder - you can pack more on it using that although it is a bit noisier. They also sell a handy little brush too that I use to clean the drum and licker-in.

@kellywest2820 2 года назад

It looks like it worked great. Love the fall color you made!

@hamcamper 2 года назад

I have had mine for years. I love it. Watch the video. It’s informative.

@lisabelfield1691 2 года назад

Your autumn batt is truly stunning 🤩

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

Thank you!

@LisaMyEclecticLife 2 года назад

I am so glad it turned out well for you. I have an old carder that was made in the 1970's. It is very hard to turn and some of the screws are completely unturnable, so I can't even take it apart to try to clean it and try to make it easier to use. In fact I have to clamp it down to even use it because it is hard to turn. I have been really wanting to buy a new one for years, but they are so expensive that I just keep on using this one. Maybe I can afford to buy one of the smaller ones of these. I am looking at them now and trying to decide if it is going to be doable in my current situation. Thank you for sharing this video. Blessings.

@LDSVenus 2 года назад

have you tried 3 in 1 oil on the screws to see if you can get them to turn (might take letting them sit over night after oiling them to break things loose) and I wonder if it’s hard to turn because fiber is stuck in the handle? If it’s not something you can do, you might call your local high school and see if they teach machine shop and if they do leave a message for the shop teacher asking if would be willing to look at it to see if he could get the screws out, if he or she can’t maybe able to give you the name of a local business that could help. Just suggestions, but if you really just want a new one, don’t show this to your spouse and buy one anyway ;p.

@LisaMyEclecticLife 2 года назад

@@LDSVenus All good ideas, thank you.

@sadiesspincraft6319 2 года назад

I have a classic carder and I absolutely love it

@avalontampsett5023 2 года назад

Classic carders are a great carder. Glad you love it.

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

It is really great!

@margaritagoble1194 2 года назад

I need one of these now! Trish, my husband may not like you much anymore. 😂

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

I'll get over it 😂

@m.inavalley 2 года назад

I love that olive color.

@ShelbyNina26 2 года назад

Ohh, it's so pretty and smooth!

@QuzieSuzieQ 2 года назад

This is so exciting. I’ve been wanting to buy a drum carder for quite some time, but really want to try some out first.

@jacquiwapshott278 2 года назад

Best carders ever had one for three years

@janatherton9194 2 года назад

I love how quiet this carder is and it seems like it works very smoothly not getting stuck, or requiring a lot of strength to operate it.

@LittleWendysDaydreaming 2 года назад

Oh! I’m so envious! I would love to have the extra $$ to get a drum carder. I made my own and it works great but maybe someday! Thank for sharing!

@teresac.m.355 2 года назад

I really enjoyed this video. Not in the market right now for a carder, maybe in about two years.

@heatherbucci5356 2 года назад

That's the brand of drum carder I have. Only mine is the smaller one. I love it!

@wendysalgado2054 2 года назад

Ooooo a new item on my wish list! Thanks for a great review!😊

@rockinrobin1975 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing that! Looks like a really nice carder.

@robinboston5948 2 года назад

Hopefully I will get one someday. I would really love one. This one looks really nice. So glad you like it. Demonstration was great,

@simonebourque1061 2 года назад

Super cool Trish!

@Melmaz32 2 года назад

Congratulations on your new tool! Every business needs to stay up with what’s out there! Thanks for sharing with us! Very cool!!

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

I couldn't recommend one made overseas without trying it, but we have a lot of non-American friends!

@crazybird6821 2 года назад

Very informational video, as are all of your instructional videos. Thank you for taking the time. Sherry

@SweetpeaCydsInspirations 5 месяцев назад

I just received my first drum carder in the mail the other night. I have already used it several times and LOVE it. Still a lot to learn but this video helped me some. Thank you for sharing your thoughts❤

@teacat55 2 года назад

Very good demonstration and yeah, that’s a sweet batt. I have a Brother standard size hand crank….I bought it used and had to adjust the licker away from the carder roller…..I do like it and as I have no intention to go into production, the slower pace suits me. But I confess….the size of that roller has me drooling!

@kjerstibrustad4108 2 года назад

I love my 72 dpi Classic Carder too...🥰

@donnalougher9059 2 года назад

I love that carder. The colors you used for the batt are beautiful!!

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

Thank you!

@AllyBelser13 2 года назад

That’s an awesome carder! Your first batt was beautiful 😍

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

Thank you 🤗

@valeriegeorgevitch3876 2 года назад

I agree you don’t need another carder - so I’ll buy it from you 🤣🤣🤣- I also want the Autumnal batt!!!!

@PliedTogetherPodcast 2 года назад

My fancy kitty licker in had so much waste but my clemes & clemes one is basically the most perfect drum carder ever.

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

That's one of really liked to try!

@sylvanwoods5271 2 года назад

Lovely batt! Thanks for sharing, it's always nice to get your reviews on equipment. 🙂 This looks like a nice carder!

@kimbryan2014 2 года назад

If I was going to purchase a drum carder this is the type I would invest in ... just love the results .

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

It's a nice one!

@tracybarger7822 2 года назад

Thank you!!!! That was a great demonstration! A drum carder is on my wish list and this will have to be a contender

@DeHartHouse 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing this experience with us. I'm glad you love it. I would have been sad if you didn't like it by the end of the video. I'll keep this one on my radar for when I eventually get a drum carder. ❤️

@abirhussein9781 2 года назад

It's working like a hot knit cutting butter .... I'm impressed

@SmallFossy 2 года назад

Love it! Thanks for all the info, I am definitely saving up money to get a carder one day, so great to see different ones in use.

@sadiesspincraft6319 2 года назад

For best results with this carder is, less is more and slower is better xx

@sadiesspincraft6319 2 года назад

And if you slow down you won't get any waste unless it's the second cuts xx

@lorim.8136 2 года назад

I have the perfect place for the carder 😂 I’m definitely going to look into it 😀

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

🤣

@michellelaw7550 Год назад

I love my classic carder, I’ve had it for years and never had any issues. Great video btw. 😊

@katlady1019 2 года назад

Now I want another drum carder. Thanks Trish….😏

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

I try 🤷🏼‍♀️

@brittfox9038 Год назад

I watched a ton of carding videos before I bought my Classic Carder, and it seemed to be the least likely to get gummed up with fiber on the licker, #1 reason I chose it. The only issue I have is that the pins are a bit delicate so I use the porcupine quill (included with mine) instead of the doffer to pull off the stuck on fiber.

@Rowanstarr 2 года назад

Glad you are happy with your purchase

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

I think I need to sell it, but I'm glad I tried it. Space is an issue already!

@sueking6543 2 года назад

I bought my Strauch Finest last summer. Must have been one of the last ones they made. Didn’t know they were closing. 🤷🏼‍♀️ anyway it’s a beautiful machine and works great. Thanks for the great video.

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

What I was told is that they sold, then the new buyer passed away unexpectedly, so things are just kind of in limbo. Hopefully someday it will get going again.

@gerryivkovich1857 2 года назад

Glad you are happy with it. I like the size of it I have a smaller Strauch with a brush attachment. If I press heavily on the brush, it usually removes the fiber caught on the licker. If not, I use something to push it back on the drum. I do, however, have a lot stuck on the big drum each time I use it. It is probably at least 10 years old. Much success with it. I loved the video. It's a beautiful batt! God bless.

@jeaniefenner3386 Год назад

Love, love, LOVE watching you card blends!!! MORE!!! ❤

@nariseconnor7775 Год назад

I bought this! I’m so excited, it should get here in mid January

@elizabethscott3218 2 года назад

Just what I need, another carder to look over...

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

🤣

@ritaorr766 2 года назад

You doing the happy dance like I did lol

@jujuridl 2 года назад

Now you have to test them all! ALL! AAAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!!!

@leigholson9480 2 года назад

I bought a doffer pin from them but I didn't get it. Emailed them sent it out, received both on the same day. I wrote and told them to change me again, they told me, no it's fine. Very nice experience, they do have electric carders too.

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

I could not splash it on another electric one. This was bad enough 🤪

@hamcamper 2 года назад

Did you get the porcupine quill? It really helps taking all the random left over off. I use a hairbrush cleaner tool from Ulta to really clean it.

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

I already have a doffing brush from Strauch that gets everything, so I didn't really need anything else.

@CrazyMountain_Fiberworks 2 года назад

Nice carder

@kristalburns3490 2 года назад

So buying drum carders under the influence turned out well.

@katherinesmith6820 2 года назад

Looks awesome. Now I want one, lol 😂

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

I've used it more now, and I like it even better.

@1973shw 2 года назад

Great video, very helpful. It looks really easy to use, some drum carders seem really temperamental. I would like to buy a drum carder in the future and it's great to see one that's made here in the UK.

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

That was part of the reasoning. I had never tried one made overseas, so now I can recommend one.

@elizabethernest 2 года назад

This video was so helpful. I've been looking at carders for a while now and I'm still not quite ready to pull the trigger but you made my decision so much easier for when the time comes. And of course we don't think you're crazy (as stated in your song) but I love love LOVE that you sang that to us!!!!!😜😘

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

In my real life, I'll make a song out of anything 🤪🤪

@elizabethernest 2 года назад

@@FiberLoveDiary I do it too. In fact I do it so much that when I said something about it to my kids, they had no idea I was even doing it until they thought about it really hard for a minute

@lorainew4281 2 года назад

I've been going back and forth comparing the Classic to the Brother and have heard good things about both. Price is also a concern and since I'll just be able to get one, I want the absolute best for the money. I appreciate your review and will definitely be watching to hear how you like it in the next couple of months. I'm sorry to hear that you weren't treated right by Brother, that always concerns me as well, although I've heard their customer svc is very good. Someone mentioned Clemes and I'd like to hear more about them as well, they'll be in Wisconsin in Sept, I might go check them out too. Thanks Trish!

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

It's nice that you could narrow it down at least. It's hard being such a big purchase that you rarely get to try out.

@teresac.m.355 2 года назад

You have great self control

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

🤣 not sure all would agree, but thank you!

@GardnSavvy 2 года назад

That’s how smooth my wool bliss hero drum carder is… when I use the small brush to smooth it down, I flick off the few stray pieces that are on the lickerin and it stays clean. So nice. I can see why build up on the lickerin would drive you nuts!

@kathytedford9178 2 года назад

Very pretty bat, hmm I wonder if that will show up in your store…

@redmonika10 2 года назад

Awesome review! I think I would like the crank version better than the electric one now that I have seen it in action. Looks like you have a little more control with it, and I do see where the lickers not filling like on your electric one. Thank you!

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

I still probably need to sell one 🤣

@TG-ms6kq 2 года назад

I have the one which is the next size down and I love love love it. The quality of the materials and workmanship is amazing. I'm so glad I bought it. I'm sure you can find space to keep yours, it's fairly portable too, I like to sit outside and use mine of an evening.

@christiesteckelberg8366 Год назад

Very helpful

@the4trents 2 года назад

Perfect timing. I'm trying to decide what fiber tools to replace and what models to replace them with. 💞

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

❤️❤️. I hope you're feeling all better!

@scummins4233 2 года назад

Thanks so much for showing us. I'm saving up for a smaller Classic Carder so it's good to know it's a good one. I couldn't quite tell.... did you get it with a finishing brush? Do you think a finishing brush would be worth the extra cost?

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

I didn't get a finishing brush. Sorry, I can't tell if it would help or not. I think it does the same thing as my packing brush, so I didn't really need one.

@katlynkoester 2 года назад

Nice carder! I just got to start the spinning I was going to do for tdf. That's how my July has been.

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

🤪 I hope you get some relaxing time. It sounds like you might need it.

@kimlyne9700 2 года назад

I have a compact Classic Carder. I started with a 72 tpi drum and recently bought a 100 something drum, and I switched them out. I really like that I could change just the drum.

@LDSVenus 2 года назад

I didn’t realize that carder was a thing, I thought classic was just a style, so now this one is on my radar along with Majacraft because Majacraft has its gears enclosed so the fiber can’t get inside to jam things up but it’s more expensive, it is manual, at least the one I looked at, but they call the gear mechanism a fusion engine? Looks like it works well too.

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

I would still like to try a Majacraft and a Clemes & Clemes so I have a lot more info.

@LDSVenus 2 года назад

@@FiberLoveDiary I have never heard of a Clemes & Clemes either 😂. I looked it up, the price range for this and the Majacraft are comparable for the manual. It has some youtube videos of people using it.

@QueenAnneKnitsandSews 2 года назад

Thank you for the demo and all of the great info. But I am wondering about the Fancy Kitty Big Tom you had - what did you like/dislike and why did you get rid of it? I like the concept of the Fancy Kitty drum carders and I like that they are made in the USA but I don't want to get a lemon.

@candygrubisic 2 года назад

I really wanna try some finn. That one looks like it works great!! Cool colors you used to break in your carder. Carders do look like fun. Just wish I had a reason to justify the expense LOL.

@teacat55 2 года назад

Candy, check out Merrifield’s Finns. I have purchased several fleeces from them and had great experiences.

@candygrubisic 2 года назад

@@teacat55 Isn't that the one Trish likes to get hers from?

@teacat55 2 года назад

@@candygrubisic yes. She turned me on to them. Nice people. Sweet fleece

@seekingtoremain 2 года назад

Super cool! Some day, maybe some day, a carder would be in my future. My big question is, what do you knit with the one of a kind batts with so many different fibers? Does the yarn primarily become good color work knitting options or do you use it things as well?

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

I can do anything with them. I've mixed fibers and spun up a whole sweater's worth of yarn by alternating strips from different batts during the spinning. The yarn turned out great.

@seekingtoremain 2 года назад

@@FiberLoveDiary what a cool idea! And totally makes sense. It reminds me of the Seaglass Sweater I’ve been seeing pop up on ravelry lately. I need to broaden my horizons into batts I think 😊

@jacquelinepirotta 2 года назад

Hello! i am in the market for a drum carder but i don't know what to get or what to spend for my needs. do you have an episode that talks about this?

@sanflo2810 2 года назад

That is huge.

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

You should see the big one!

@shellplayswithstring3246 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing! I have a strauch petite and have been thinking about getting a wider carder. Was strongly considering the brother as I think the motorized option might be better/easier. Hate that you have not had a positive experience as a dealer. Pros/cons on electric vs manual?

@scriptgoddess 2 года назад

Question from a exceedingly left handed person (I have trouble doing anything coordinated with my right). Can the handle go on the left side of the carder?

@lespelotesderika 2 года назад

Thank you for this video! 😊 I am actually looking for a drum carder and I live in Europe, could I ask what TPI did you choose?

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

I bought 72 tpi. The other two I have are finer.

@lespelotesderika 2 года назад

@@FiberLoveDiary thank you very much 😊 have a good one!

@debraraiche3327 6 месяцев назад

WHAT about Ashford? Why don't you like this one?

@FiberLoveDiary 6 месяцев назад

I had an Ashford standard and I loved it. I just ended up going to a larger carder.

@kmpage333 2 года назад

I have a Fricke. I believe they are out of business.

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

Do you love it?

@debraraiche3327 6 месяцев назад

what are your thoughts on not having that brush on it like ashford have?

@Which-Craft 2 года назад

You are completely freaking me out having your elbow that close to the tines! Ack!

@ChanelBlanc15 2 года назад

Whelp, it's official. I now have to get one of these. lmao.

@valeriegeorgevitch3876 2 года назад

I’ll buy it at new price - all you did was a test run - so not considered used yet!! Just offering ….

@natfemi7161 2 года назад

What are the teeth sizes?

@paulasmith4933 2 года назад

Why did you sale your Big Tom?

@PeaceLoveAndRico 2 года назад

so this is jealousy... haha worth it if the cranking stays smooth.

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

Aww, Rico ❤️

@Killahuntress Год назад

Is that a tennis elbow brace you're wearing? I was just diagnosed with that and spinning & knitting make it so much worse. Wondering if that is what you're wearing, does it help? Do you have any recommendations?

@FiberLoveDiary Год назад

Yes, I was having pain that turned out to be radiating pain from my rotator cuff, by it did appear to be tennis elbow at first. It helped but only if I wore it all the time.

@Killahuntress Год назад

@@FiberLoveDiary thank you for the response! And all the content too! I hope your injury is on the mend!