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Uploaded by on Feb 23, 2008

Amanda shows how to set up and use English wool combs

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  • Now those are some SERIOUS combs !! and will be the next ones I buy!! THANK YOU so very much for this video ADHUK !!!

    PS: Your Daffoldils blooming outside your window are BEAUTIFUL !!

    Smiles to you and yours from the Far North Woods of Minneota, USA.. (where wool clothing is a NEED.. not just for fun.)

  • @MinnesotaFlash

    Glad you like the video! Wool clothing is a need here too sometimes, and especially this last winter!

  • HI I like the deminstration.THANKS .My question is the length of the tines,Yours are very long compared to others.OH I ALMOST FORGET IM A MALE AND IM NEW AT THIS.IM planning to weave all my wool.Thanks nelson.

  • @andypanda758

    These are English combs by Peter Teal, he was copying combs he found in a museum with tines over a foot long. He didn't think modern spinners would cope if he copied them exactly so they are a much scaled down version.

    The length of the tines affect the size of load you can get on there. You should only fill the tines 2/3rds of the way (otherwise when your fibre fluffls out you are likely to loose it off the top). When you are practiced the max load is 40g.

    Amanda

  • Enjoyed the video, I love combing fibers. However, I must comment on the lovely sweater you're wearing -  ;-)

  • Aha! My Mum made it for me years ago (hand-spun and hand dyed of course!)But sadly just after I made the video I found it had gone in to holes at the elbows - will have to see if I can patch it, as it is so comfy to wear.

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  • Oh no - when I loose a favorite sweater it's a major event in my life. I did patch one of mine with suede at the elbows and while it is now an "around the house" sweater, I can still wear it.

  • This is a wonderful video series. Thanks so much for sharing.

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