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Same size as the model 205 carder. Our customers requested a Strauch-quality carder that would produce those wonderful, outrageous "art batts" full of exciting fibers and textures.

We now offer the Strauch "Mad Batt'r" art drum carder as part of our regular product line. This carder has deeper and coarser carding cloth on the large drum to accommodate all the fun add-ins that make these art batts say "spin me!"

This hand crank bench carder has a chain drive that prevents slipping while carding. The carding drum is 7" diameter x by 8" wide and produces a batt approximately 7" wide by 22" long.  Overall size of the unit is 12" wide x 24" long.

Included: Operating instructions, brush attachment, knuckle-saving batt picker, doffer brush, table clamps, and a written lietime guarantee are included with each machine.  All wood items are sealed with tung oil and can be finished. Shipping weight 24-25 lbs.                       

$ 690.00

DRUMCARDERS STRAUCH "Finest" MOTORIZED Drumcarders are now available! Kits are available to Motorize your existing 200 series and 405 series Finest drumcarders. Click on link above or scroll down to Motorized models for details and pricing.

Strauch's "Finest" Drumcarder Model 405 Drum Carders and Strauch 10th Anniversary Limited Edition WALNUT Finest Drum Carder

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STRAUCH's Finest Bench Carder- Extra fine cloth on large drum, slicker licker on small drum.  Works on all fibers. Finished Wood Frame, 5 to 1 Ratio between drums.  Comes with knuckle saving batt picker, mohair brush, clamps, and cleaning brush and teasing tool.    Because of it's ratio, it does a beautiful job of blending.  

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Model 405 - 720.00  with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where UPS offers normal delivery (Hand cranked model - NO motor)  

10th Anniversary WALNUT Model 405 Limited Edition - 895.00 available now              

DOUBLE WIDE Model 405x2 = 1,020.00 (Hand cranked model - NO motor)  with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where UPS offers normal delivery  

STRAUCH'S FINEST DRUM CARDER with Free Shipping in the Continental US

The flagship model is the "Finest". This top of the line model is unique and comes complete with all available features including the Brush Attachment.

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.
A 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 if desired.

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 7¾" 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.

Model 405 - 720.00  with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where UPS offers normal delivery (Hand cranked model - NO motor)

Double Wide Model 405x2 1,020.00 with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where UPS offers normal delivery  (Hand cranked model - NO motor) ORDER SECURELY ONLINE

STRAUCH "Finest" MOTORIZED Drumcarders Model 405-M are now available! Kits are available to Motorize your existing 200 series and 405 series Finest drumcarders from Strauch and Fricke.

Being an engineer, Otto Strauch designed these machines to be unique. They are "high tech" drum carders featuring both variable speed AND reverse functions. The "infinitely variable speed" feature (not just two or three speed settings) is a God-send when working with fine fibers like alpaca, merino and cashmere.
These carders use very high quality, durable, electronically controlled motors that are made in the USA! These machines have been extensively beta tested by some "heavy duty" fiber artists and all have raved about the design, workmanship and durability.
Yes, a 230 volt version will also available to serve the international markets.

FEATURES & BENEFITS:
Timesaving; both hands are free to allow the fiber artist to control how the fiber is being carded or blended.
Those with wrist, elbow and/or shoulder issues will find carding with a Strauch motorized machine painless and relaxing.
The ability to card fibers at a consistent speed will make consistent batts.
Folks wanting to process lots of fiber (ie. a cottage industry to make money!) will find these carders remarkable.
The motor and electronic controller were engineered to be quiet, robust, dependable, self-diagnostic and trouble free.

Each carder includes a Knuckle-Saving-Batt-Picker, a Doffer/Cleaner Brush for large drum and a cleaning brush for the small drum. Strauch encloses a lifetime guarantee with each Drum Carder. If at any time readjustment, repair, replacement or modification is needed, LABOR will be at no charge. The motor and electronic controller have a one-year warranty.

MOTORIZED SERIES 400 "FINEST" : STANDARD and DOUBLE-WIDE

Both models with Oak Finish

DCM-405 128 Teeth/Sq.in. on large drum/"Slicker-Licker" on small drum; ratio 5:1 - 1,775.00

10th Anniversary WALNUT MOTORIZED Model 405 Limited Edition - 1,950.00 available now   

DCM-405x2 128 Teeth/Sq.in. on large drum/"Slicker-Licker" on small drum; ratio 5:1 - 2,075.00

In addition to the 3 tools listed above, each "FINEST" includes the Brush Attachment, Teasing Tool and table clamps.

MOTORIZING KIT

DCMK-200 For all 200 series carders 1225.00 

DCMK-200x2 For all 200 series doublewide carders 1275.00

DCMK-405 For all regular Finests 1225.00 

DCMK-405x2 For all Finest doublewide carders 1275.00 

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STRAUCH PETITE

Pictured above with optional Brush Attachment available separately

STRAUCH "PETITE" BELT DRIVEN DRUM CARDERS  Prices Effective 1-1-10

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 The Strauch Petite is constructed of various hardwoods combined with MDF medium density fiberboard) in an attractive wood grain finish. The licker drum is 2" diameter x 6 1/2" wide. The carding drum is 7" diameter x 6 1/4" wide and produces a batt approx. 6" by 22". Overall size of the Petite is 9" wide x 16" long. A hidden tray can be extended for a larger feeding area. It has # 05 card cloth on the carding drum (128 psi.) and comes omes with a Knuckle-Saving Batt Picker, Doffer/Cleaner Brush, small cleaning brush, & Clamp.

The newest drum carder in the Strauch carder line is the Petite. The Petite is a manual drum carder with a polyurethane drive belt. This carder is part of our product line specifically for fiber artists who have budget or space considerations but want Strauch quality.

The Petite is an excellent choice for a mid-sized carder with full sized features. The Petite is slightly smaller (6 ½" wide drums) than the standard chain drive (7 ¾" wide) models. As with the chain drive models, the 05 extra-fine cloth on the large drum and "Slicker-Licker" on the small drum is standard.

Unique to this carder is that it is available in kit form as well as fully assembled. Kit comes with everything you need. A word of caution, however, being a belt drive carder, it is designed for the occasional user. If you plan to do a lot of fiber processing, consider the durability of the chain drive series.
Special tools included with each Petite (both kit and assembled) are:

The popular Knuckle-Saving-Batt-Pick, an invaluable tool for removing the batt without damage to the equipment or the user.

A 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.

A table clamp to secure the carder to the work surface.

The fabulous Brush Attachment NOW COMES installed at time of purchase.

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Strauch Petite Drumcarder with Brush Attachment - Assembled   460.00 Free SHIPPING in Continental US

Brush attachment for the Petite is 74.95

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STRAUCH MODEL 205 DRUM CARDER

(Formerly Fricke)

Pictured above with optional Brush Attachment available separately

STRAUCH STANDARD Chain Driven DRUM CARDERS - Model 205

  Prices Effective 1-1-10

STRAUCH Standard Width Bench Carders - This hand crank bench carder has a chain drive that prevents slipping while carding.  The take up roller is 2" diameter x 8" wide.  The carding drum is 7" diameter x by 8" wide and produces a batt approximately 7" wide by 22" long.  Overall size of the unit is 12" wide x 24" long.

Operating instructions  knuckle-saving batt picker, doffer brush and a written lietime guarantee are included with each machine.  All wood items are sealed with tung oil and can be finished. Shipping weight 24-25 lbs.                       

"Slicker-licker cloth on all Strauch small drums helps to feed the fibers onto the big drum without getting them caught in the small drum.

Comes with Brush Attachment

All Wood items are sealed with tung oil and can be finished.

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Regular Cloth      72 psi      Wood Frame Model 202/SL with Brush Attachment       615.00 with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where UPS offers normal delivery                   

Fine Cloth 98psi    Wood Frame   Model 203/SL   with Brush Attachment 615.00  with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where UPS offers normal delivery                   

Extra Fine Cloth128psi   Wood Frame   Model 205/SL  with Brush Attachment    615.00 with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where UPS offers normal delivery                   

DOUBLE WIDE models 202, 203, 205 are all 920.00 each with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where UPS offers normal delivery                   

This Strauch chain drive drum carder for home use also has a 7" diameter x 7¾" 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" with a 4" high frame. This carder is meant to be used at the edge of the work surface, allowing turning of the crank.

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

02 Regular -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.

03 Fine -98 teeth /sq.in. For most fibers; again, NOT recommended for finer fibers.

05 Extra Fine-128 teeth /sq.in. For ALL fibers, especially the very fine varieties. With care, can be used with Merino, Llama, Alpaca, Cashmere blend, dog hair and other exotics. This card cloth along with the optional Brush Attachment is the most versatile combination.

The famous "Slicker-Licker" card cloth, unique to ALL Strauch carders, is used on the lickerin 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.

Having a chain as the drive mechanism provides a constant positive non-slipping action while carding and is far superior to belt drives.

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.
A 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.

ACCESSORIES  (Effective 01/01/10)

Clamps for 200 series carders - set of 2/ $22.95  Clamps are recommended with carders that are used where children might pull them down off the table.
(Petite and Strauch's Finest come with Clamps)

Brush Attachment- for 100 & 200 series  - $74.95 , model 500 (doublewide) - $112.00

Knuckle saving batt picker - 22.95 each  (comes w/ Fricke Carders)
Doffer/ Cleaner Brush -17.95 each (comes w/ Fricke Carders)

NEW Teasing Tool with C - Clamp       35.95 each

Flicker - 17.95

Doffer Brush - 17.95

Hand Card Cleaner / Ornament 5.95

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STRAUCH FACTS AND MYTHS

NEW STRAUCH TEASING TOOL  35.95

 LOUET FULL SIZE DRUM CARDERS 

LOUET DRUMCARDER (Standard): The Louet drumcarder is well-designed and efficient. No adjustment is ever necessary.  The non-slipping gears are enclosed in a gearbox and require no additional lubrication.  The teeth intermesh slightly, so that the fibers are combed more efficiently.  Since the teeth are flexible, they tend to bend out of the way providing gentle pressure on the fibers.  The extra long teeth ( 1/2") and the 10" diameter X 7.5" wide drum allow this carder to produce thicker and longer batts than conventional carders.  Carding cloth on the standard Louet drumcarders is fine (46 points per sq. inch) but coarse cloth (22 points per sq. inch) is available on special order.  The teeth are high grade plated wire to ensure a long life.  To operate the carder; clamp it on a corner of a sturdy table with the two table clamps provided.  Doffer Pin and Cleaning brush are included.

SALE 545.00 - with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where Fedex offers normal delivery

LOUET FULL SIZE DRUMCARDER "Classic"  FINE CLOTH (46 points per sq. inch)

SALE 545.00 - with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where Fedex offers normal delivery

Weight: 17 lbs.       

LOUET DRUM CARDER FEATURES  

LOUET ROVING CARDER: This carder is a narrower version of Louet's standard one.  We call it a roving carder since the batts are 4" wide, and easily drawn into a roving from this size batt.  It comes complete with two table clamps, a doffer pin & a cleaning brush.Drum size 10" diameter by 4" wide. Shipping Weight 13 lbs. 

LOUET ROVING/ JUNIOR DRUMCARDER with Extra Fine Cloth (72 points per sq. inch)

SALE 365.00 - with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where Fedex offers normal delivery

LOUET   The Electric Drumcarder has the same specifications as the standard drumcarder with fine carding cloth.   It has a heavy duty 3/4 hp./110 volt motor activated with a foot switch.  It is available with or without the motor.  The electric drumcarder is suitable for all fibers.  It comes with doffer brush, doffer pin and wrench.  Due to the weight, the motor and carder are shipped separately.  Assembly is simple and can be done with instructions and tools provided.  Dimenisons: 19.5" x 12" x 18".  Shipping Weight 58 lbs  (2 boxes) - with FREE SHIPPING in the Continental US where Fedex offers normal delivery

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ASHFORD DRUMCARDER- Adjustable drums, Choose either Fine-72 points per sq. inch or Coarse 36 points per sq inch. Assembled and finished with Danish Oil. Clamps and awl included. Diameter lg. drum - 7 1/2", length of batt 24", weight - 14 1/2 lbs.

Full Size Fine Cloth - Retail is 445.00 ->Sale Price is 420.00
Full Size Coarse Cloth - Retail is 430.00 -> Sale Price is 405.00
Both are shipped free in the 48 configuous states where UPS offers normal delivery

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