"Finest" double wide-chain drive

For those who need a larger production rate, a "Finest double wide" (also known as the Model 405x2) is available. Part of the flagship "Finest" model series, this top of the line model is unique and comes complete with all available features including the Brush Attachment.

This is also a chain drive carder and has a pulley attached to the crank so that the carder can be motorized by the end user.

The wood frame is ash with a warm honey-oak finish. The large drum on the double wide models is 15" wide, with the same 7" diameter as the standard carder and produces a batt approximately 14" wide x 22" long. Overall dimensions are 18-1/2" wide x 24" long. The frame is 6" high. 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 double wide" 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.

200x2 series double wide chain drive
$920.00

An adjunct to the 200 series and for those needing a larger production rate, the double wide 200x2 series is offered.

This is also a chain drive carder and has a pulley attached to the crank so that the carder can be motorized by the end user.

The large drum on the double wide models is 15" wide, with the same 7" diameter as the standard carder and produces a batt approximately 14" wide x 22" long. Overall dimensions are 19-1/2" wide x 24" long. The frame is 4" high. This carder is meant to be used at the edge of the work surface, allowing turning of the crank.

For comparison, look at the "Finest double wide" chain drive. The 6" high frame of the "Finest double wide" allows the carder can be placed anywhere on the work surface.

Standard cloth put on the 200 series drum carder:

• 05 Fine-128 teeth /sq.in. For ALL fibers, especially the very fine varieties. Can be used with all fibers including Merino, Llama, Alpaca, Cashmere blend, dog hair and other exotics. This universal drum carder is the "DC-205"
• This 05 Fine card cloth along with the optional Brush Attachment is the most versatile combination and is referred to as the DC-205-B/A.

For those with specialized needs, there are two coarser styles of card cloth available for the carding drum (the large drum). All cloth uses 3/8" long plated steel wire in a tough rubberized cloth backing:

• 02 Coarse -72 teeth (or points) per square inch. Can be used successfully for coarse to middle range fiber such as Cheviot and Romney as well as adult mohair. Useful for long fibers such as Border Leicester to get a deep batt. NOT recommended for finer fibers. This is a favorite drum among felters who plan never to card fine fibers. This carder is the "DC-202".
• 03 Medium -98 teeth /sq.in. For most fibers; again, NOT recommended for finer fibers. This carder is the "DC-203".

The famous "Slicker-Licker" card cloth, unique to ALL Strauch carders, is used on the lickerin (small, infeed drum) drum. This special card cloth has smooth, straight teeth which give a more gentle carding action to the fiber with virtually no fiber build up on the small drum.

Special tools included with each carder 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.