Strauch "405" "Finest" Drum Carder with *FREE SHIPPING*

Strauch "405" "Finest" Drum Carder

Formerly made by Curt Frickeand known as the "Fricke 405" or "Fricke's Finest".

The "Flagship" model drum carder is the "DC-405", also known as the "Finest".

The wood frame is ash with a warm honey-oak finish. It has a 7" diameter x 7 3/4" working drum and a 2" x 8" licker drum producing a batt approximately 7" wide x 22" long. The overall length of the machine is 24" and width is 11 1/2" with a frame height of 6" (this is important since the swing of the handle clears the table-top or working surface so you don't have to work over the edge for clearance).

The unit is equipped with 128tpi carding cloth and the "Slicker-Licker". The 6" high frame alows a larger diameter sprocket on the small drum. This give you a 5:1 ration 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.

General Features and Benefits of all Fricke/Strauch Chain Drive Wood Frame Carders

Features & Benefits

• Chain drive - Non-slipping, durable (lifetime guarantee against breakage), never has to be replaced, NO GREASE NEEDED-EVER.

• Solid hardwood frame - Durable, attractive.
• "Slicker-Licker" - (unique to Fricke/Strauch Carders) Transfer of fiber to main drum evenly & quickly without damaging the fiber. Minimal fiber build-up on lickerin drum.
• Extra fine card cloth - Cards ALL fibers. No need to change drums.
• Galvanized metal feed tray - Tapered design with high sides for easy feeding of fiber.
• Bronze bearings - Easy turning of drum. Never needs lubrication.
• Aluminum bearing blocks - Stable, won't slip, warp or crack like wood or plastic.
• Upgradeable - Your Fricke/Strauch carder never becomes obsolete!
• Modular construction -All parts are interchangeable and replaceable.
• Lifetime Warranty - Labor is always free.
• Brush attachment (standard on the "405") - Produces fuller, loftier batts. Prevents fiber "fly-away".

Also available as a "Double-Wide" with a 16" wide drum. The Doublewide produces a batt that is 16" x 22". Overall dimensions of the doublewide are 24" long and 19" wide x 6" (frame) high.

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