NEW "Mad Batt'r" Drumcarder!

The Strauch Mad Batt'r is the latest in Strauch's line of exceptional quality Drum Carders. It is made in the USA and built to last! The Mad Batt'r is the same size as the model 205 carder. It was specially designed to produce those wonderful, outrageous "art batts" full of exciting fibers and textures. The Mad Batt'r 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!"

The Mad Batt'r 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.    

BONUS with Mad Batt'r:  25.00 *BOUNTIFUL FIBER Gift Certificate to be used on your next order.                  

Single Wide 690.00    

Double wide  990.00    

Motorized Mad Batt'r - 1,765.00    

Double Wide Motorized Mad Batt'r - 2,065.00    

STRAUCH'S FINEST DRUM CARDER with Free Shipping in the Continental US + Fiber Gift Certificate

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. It is made in America and built to last!

Special tools included with each "Finest" are:
The popular Knuckle-Saving-Batt-Picker , 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 on the large drum and "Slicker-Licker"(SL) on the small drum. 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. Because of it's ratio, it does a beautiful job of blending.  We have nick named it the "Blending Champion".

EFFECTIVE 1-1-11 thru 12-31-2011

BONUS with Strauch Finest Carders:  25.00 *FIBER Gift Certificate to be used on your next order.  

Model 405 - 750.00  with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where UPS offers normal delivery (Hand cranked model - NO motor)  

DOUBLE WIDE Model 405x2 = 1,050.00 (Hand cranked model - NO motor) 

STRAUCH "Finest" MOTORIZED Drumcarders Model 405-M

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 much needed feature 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 is 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

BONUS with Motorized Finest Carders:  35.00 *Fiber Gift Certificate to be used on your next order.  

Both models with Oak Finish

DCM-405 128 Teeth/Sq.in. on large drum/"Slicker-Licker" on small drum; ratio 5:1 - 1,825.00 
DCM-405x2 128 Teeth/Sq.in. on large drum/"Slicker-Licker" on small drum; ratio 5:1 - 2,125.00 

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

MOTORIZING KIT

Upgrading existing manual drive Strauch Finest series drum carders to a motorized version

DCMK-405 For all regular Finests 1250.00  
DCMK-405x2 For all Finest doublewide carders 1300.00 

STRAUCH "PETITE" BELT DRIVEN DRUM CARDERS  Prices Effective 1-1-11 thru 12-31-2011

The Strauch Petite Drum Carder was specially designed to have a "smaller footprint". The Strauch Petite Drum Carder is a manual drum carder with a polyurethane drive belt. This carder was designed specifically for fiber artists who have budget or space considerations but want Strauch quality. 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. If you plan to do a lot of fiber processing, consider the durability of the chain drive series.
Special tools included with each Petite 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 & 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.

EFFECTIVE 1-1-11

Strauch Petite Drumcarder with Brush Attachment - Assembled   485.00   

Brush attachment for the Petite is 74.95 (comes with the carder - this is for people with older carders that did not include brush attachment)

BONUS with Petite:  20.00 *FIBER Gift Certificate to be used on your next order.  

WE ARE OFFERING FREE SHIPPING on Strauch Drum Carders in the 48 contiguous states where UPS offers normal delivery

STRAUCH STANDARD Chain Driven DRUM CARDERS - Model 205

STRAUCH Standard Width Bench Carders - This hand crank bench carder for home use 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. 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.This carder is meant to be used at the edge of the work surface, allowing turning of the crank.

Comes with Brush Attachment, 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.    

Prices Effective 1-1-11 thru 12-31-2011

BONUS with Model 205 Carders:  25.00 *FIBER Gift Certificate to be used on your next order.  

Regular Cloth      72 psi      Wood Frame Model 202/SL with Brush Attachment       640.00 with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where UPS offers normal delivery                   

Fine Cloth 98psi    Wood Frame   Model 203/SL   with Brush Attachment 640.00  with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where UPS offers normal delivery                   

Extra Fine Cloth128psi   Wood Frame   Model 205/SL  with Brush Attachment    640.00 with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where UPS offers normal delivery                   

DOUBLE WIDE models 202, 203, 205 are all 945.00 each with free shipping in the 48 contiguous states where UPS offers normal delivery                   

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.

ACCESSORIES  (Effective 01/01/11)

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 those with older carders that did not come with brush attachment)- for 100 & 200 series  - 74.95 , model 500 (doublewide) - 112.00

Knuckle saving batt picker - 26.95 each  (comes w/ Carders) 
Doffer/ Cleaner Brush -18.95 each (comes w/ Carders) 

NEW Teasing Tool with C - Clamp       43.95 each 

Flicker - 18.95   

Hand Card Cleaner / Ornament 5.95   

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* Gift Certificates are for Fiber and can not be applied towards the carder or towards shipping. Please remind us to apply the gift certificate on your next order.