Thank you very much for the demonstration. You are a very smart lady. I am going try it. But, first I need to get myself a carder. I have so many fiber in my house. I need one:)
When I draw off the roving I am turning the big drum backwards - so the fiber is being pulled off against the teeth, opposite the way it was carded on. Hope this helps.
Thank you for some great teaching. Just a question though. I followed your directions to make a roving with a cap. I have a triple carder that is hand wound. All went well except that wool came out the front as I was pulling the roving. My carder will do that if wound backwards. I assume they all do. But is there something I can do to keep that from happening when making rovings? Thats a lot of wool not getting into the roving.
How clever!! My husband is buying me a drum carder for Mother's Day, and I always wondered how I could possibly get roving off of it instead of a batt. Now I know!
I made the hole in the milk bottle top with a trussing needle (cooking tool for trussing chickens etc) but you could use a big darning needle - or a smaller darning needle to get a thinner roving. Heat the needle with a match (I use flame on gas stove, you could lay needle on electric element) and when hot poke the hole. If you wiggle the needle around it makes a larger hole. Beware - roving pulls thru MUCH larger than you expect - Like poking hole in baby bottle. ;-)
You make the best videos! I am learning a lot from them. One question: what did you use to make the holes for your dizzes? It would seem that if I used a screwdriver on a plastic lid, it would make a jagged hole that would hinder the dizzing process.
Thank you so much for this wonderful instructional video. I've been ripping the batts into strips, this is infinitely better. Have to run, my carder is calling me.
@felterone Glad to help. I used to tear in strips too, but really prefer this. It works on lots of carders, at least all I've tried or helped people with. Makes a much neater roving. Happy Thanksgiving.
Thank you so much for this wonderful instructional video. I've been ripping the batts into strips, this is infinitely better. My carder is calling to me.
I got my carder used - I was the 3rd owner but first two only used it very gently (I knew both of them). I think they are about $2,500 - at least the last time I checked. They come from Canada. I love it, but it is touchy and you must be very careful to only feed in small amounts of well teased/picked fibers or you will stall it and kill the motor. I HIGHLY recommend the Louet roving carder - not electric but works very well and much less expensive. I've had one for about 20 yrs.
Wow, I didn't know it was so easy! Thank you for such a great video! I have a question, how much did the Patrick Green Supercard run? I looked on their website and they want you to call for the price so I am guessing it's pretty expensive :-/
Oh my goodness, how simple and neat..... the BEST inventions are so sweet. Thank you for all your brilliant ideas..... learning here in the UK is really hit and miss but I'm becoming quite expert thanks to my transatlantic spinning sisters!
I have used a button but managed to loose my favorite one and I also needed extra to share when I helped with a big demo at an Alpaca festival so went to the milk cap. (I also have a real horn diz).
Signed in now as RallyJudge (my other "life" LOL) -
Great video clip! Thank you so much for sharing this technique. I too have a Patrick Green Super carder and have been only able to take batts off the drum. I believe the carder came with a diz and that is how you remove the carded wool as roving. So, you are doing it correctly! I like the milk top method. Do you have any idea what size hole you made? I'm guessing maybe your husband drilled the hole for you. Thanks again for this fine educational video!!!
Really nice, helpful video! It was great to see exactly how you use the diz with the carder. By the way, I have an almost-15-year-old Silky Terrier.
Diane
SojournerDMR 3 months ago
Thank you very much - this was very imformative!
elariel01 5 months ago
Thank you very much for the demonstration. You are a very smart lady. I am going try it. But, first I need to get myself a carder. I have so many fiber in my house. I need one:)
ferbasar 8 months ago
When I draw off the roving I am turning the big drum backwards - so the fiber is being pulled off against the teeth, opposite the way it was carded on. Hope this helps.
Spin2Weave 10 months ago
Thank you for some great teaching. Just a question though. I followed your directions to make a roving with a cap. I have a triple carder that is hand wound. All went well except that wool came out the front as I was pulling the roving. My carder will do that if wound backwards. I assume they all do. But is there something I can do to keep that from happening when making rovings? Thats a lot of wool not getting into the roving.
jearda1 10 months ago
How clever!! My husband is buying me a drum carder for Mother's Day, and I always wondered how I could possibly get roving off of it instead of a batt. Now I know!
teachmyown 10 months ago
I made the hole in the milk bottle top with a trussing needle (cooking tool for trussing chickens etc) but you could use a big darning needle - or a smaller darning needle to get a thinner roving. Heat the needle with a match (I use flame on gas stove, you could lay needle on electric element) and when hot poke the hole. If you wiggle the needle around it makes a larger hole. Beware - roving pulls thru MUCH larger than you expect - Like poking hole in baby bottle. ;-)
Spin2Weave 10 months ago
You make the best videos! I am learning a lot from them. One question: what did you use to make the holes for your dizzes? It would seem that if I used a screwdriver on a plastic lid, it would make a jagged hole that would hinder the dizzing process.
emily91ify 10 months ago
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Thank you so much for this wonderful instructional video. I've been ripping the batts into strips, this is infinitely better. Have to run, my carder is calling me.
Thank you so much!!
felterone 1 year ago
@felterone Glad to help. I used to tear in strips too, but really prefer this. It works on lots of carders, at least all I've tried or helped people with. Makes a much neater roving. Happy Thanksgiving.
RallyJudge 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this wonderful instructional video. I've been ripping the batts into strips, this is infinitely better. My carder is calling to me.
Thank you so much!!
felterone 1 year ago
I got my carder used - I was the 3rd owner but first two only used it very gently (I knew both of them). I think they are about $2,500 - at least the last time I checked. They come from Canada. I love it, but it is touchy and you must be very careful to only feed in small amounts of well teased/picked fibers or you will stall it and kill the motor. I HIGHLY recommend the Louet roving carder - not electric but works very well and much less expensive. I've had one for about 20 yrs.
Spin2Weave 1 year ago
Wow, I didn't know it was so easy! Thank you for such a great video! I have a question, how much did the Patrick Green Supercard run? I looked on their website and they want you to call for the price so I am guessing it's pretty expensive :-/
MitchPR08 1 year ago
Oh my goodness, how simple and neat..... the BEST inventions are so sweet. Thank you for all your brilliant ideas..... learning here in the UK is really hit and miss but I'm becoming quite expert thanks to my transatlantic spinning sisters!
KagooKaty 1 year ago
I have used a button but managed to loose my favorite one and I also needed extra to share when I helped with a big demo at an Alpaca festival so went to the milk cap. (I also have a real horn diz).
Signed in now as RallyJudge (my other "life" LOL) -
RallyJudge 1 year ago
a big button would mak a great diz....the hole will be smooth and they would have different sizes you could get...
spankses 1 year ago
Fascinating - I really have to try this! Thanks so much for sharing!
SpinningWeird 2 years ago
VERY helpful! Thanks so much.
rhysom 2 years ago
Very helpful video and a very adorable dog - thanks!
catitude1 2 years ago
love this one also great job spin2waeve
irina5575 2 years ago
Girl...you've got it all!!
swimmingfish5 2 years ago
this is excellent! thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with all of tryint to learn!
maruiana 2 years ago
Great video clip! Thank you so much for sharing this technique. I too have a Patrick Green Super carder and have been only able to take batts off the drum. I believe the carder came with a diz and that is how you remove the carded wool as roving. So, you are doing it correctly! I like the milk top method. Do you have any idea what size hole you made? I'm guessing maybe your husband drilled the hole for you. Thanks again for this fine educational video!!!
Bataviaguy2002 2 years ago
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cool70200 2 years ago
This is to cool for words.
Gertieanne 2 years ago