tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post72635488198312194..comments2024-01-29T21:45:20.210-06:00Comments on Dawning Dreams Blog: Made Well Co. Vintage Drum CarderDawning Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955438631532650149noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-26498691464198623522023-11-21T14:21:37.928-06:002023-11-21T14:21:37.928-06:00No label on mine either, would love to see one. N...No label on mine either, would love to see one. Next stop - the Ravelry group. Thanks so much.<br />Frances from southwestern Ontario<br />Frances from southwestern Ontariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264982889444133844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-640882041813743842023-07-23T16:30:23.051-05:002023-07-23T16:30:23.051-05:00Does anybody have a photo of the label for the mak...Does anybody have a photo of the label for the makewell drum carder. Not sure if that is what I have. It looks like it might be one and is very similar to my Patrick Green one. I has a worn red and gold labelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-60131935755036595732022-09-25T18:38:55.046-05:002022-09-25T18:38:55.046-05:00Hello! I just got an old Made-well drum carder sim...Hello! I just got an old Made-well drum carder similar to yours. I would like to know where you got a new carder cloth? <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02211604617303800968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-47724581237599630482020-11-09T23:27:12.927-06:002020-11-09T23:27:12.927-06:00It has helped! I just got one of these old carders...It has helped! I just got one of these old carders and had the same idea as you - although I thought I’d stick a penny or two in the blocks to raise the lickerin. I’ve been scouring the internet to confirm that this will work before I try it - I don’t want to break the machine hahaSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043010529373653310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-75053799727909740072020-08-19T15:40:20.093-05:002020-08-19T15:40:20.093-05:00I bought my Spin-Well carder from an owner in Euge...I bought my Spin-Well carder from an owner in Eugene, OR USA. It has been electrified and sits on its own wooden table. It works well. I did buy a liker brush recommended by Duncan. I use it for carding alpaca and am happy with it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080336223977091985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-81057138633093744362016-04-15T00:10:21.561-05:002016-04-15T00:10:21.561-05:00The original SpinWell wheels were actually made in...The original SpinWell wheels were actually made in the mid-1930s. The ones that were based on the Ukrainian wheel are not the more common frame wheels made by SpinWell slightly later, which continued to be made by MadeWell. If anyone is interested, there is a group for SpinWell and MadeWell products on Ravelry. I have quite a bit of verified information about these wheels, and Judith based her information on personal observation and measurement of the wheels in the Museum in Ottawa, and known documentation of the blacksmith and his partner who created the wheels and carders.Soulevernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-31827619246952662762015-07-27T08:41:04.337-05:002015-07-27T08:41:04.337-05:00I was looking for info on drum carders and found t...I was looking for info on drum carders and found this site. I just bought an old house and found a MadeWell Sifton Drum Carder in the attic,never used in its original box with shipping slip, dated 1982. I am wondering what its value might be and would anyone like to buy it.<br />Janis NickelJanis Nickelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-37586300369543067122014-09-30T09:30:53.341-05:002014-09-30T09:30:53.341-05:00WHERE DID YOU BUY YOUR CARDING CLOTH!!???WHERE DID YOU BUY YOUR CARDING CLOTH!!???Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761258704420228080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-26484927196530027962014-04-05T18:55:38.035-05:002014-04-05T18:55:38.035-05:00
Hello
So nice to see al the posts on the old ...<br /><br /> Hello<br /><br />So nice to see al the posts on the old Carders. I too have found an old Made Well. It is on the original stand. My husband use a wooden spool to replace a damaged roller. It works just fine now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-5863003372906405752013-09-23T20:05:50.192-05:002013-09-23T20:05:50.192-05:00Can I ask, if you were to sell your drum carder to...Can I ask, if you were to sell your drum carder today, what price tag would you give it? I'm doing some research for a family who is sorting through their mother's estate and they found a drum carder by this same maker. None of them are fiber artists like their mother was so they want to know how much to ask for it. You can reach me at jay-cie@hotmail.com. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-34591037390229108912013-03-28T18:45:08.059-05:002013-03-28T18:45:08.059-05:00I've been lucky to try all the different ratio...I've been lucky to try all the different ratios offered and I found the 90 TPI to be the most versatile. The finer clothe would be great for alpaca or angora if you plan to card a lot of that. The coarser clothe doesn't open the locks as nicely for me. I believe it has a lot to do with personal preference. Many of the older carders have a coarser clothe on them I have noticed. Is there someone around you that you can check out their carder and clothe? It would help bunches to see it in person. Dawning Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955438631532650149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-12277652502463367512013-03-28T18:12:57.692-05:002013-03-28T18:12:57.692-05:00Hello!! I am so happy to find your page!! I have a...Hello!! I am so happy to find your page!! I have a nameless drum carder that is probably early 1900s and metal framed. All the bristles have been falling out for the last 12 years that I have had it so I started searching today for new bristles and I found your blog!! How did you decide what density of bristles you wanted? I spin with mine and I mostly card straight sheeps wool but lately I have been soaking and carding thrums into my batts. Thank you !!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18433392234726451718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-63315916400021998142013-03-20T09:23:03.316-05:002013-03-20T09:23:03.316-05:00Thanks for posting information about this carder. ...Thanks for posting information about this carder. I just bought one! 2 days ago I searched whole of Canada and US for a used drum carder for processing raw wool faster and with less carpal tunnel than my 2 hand brush-carders, because even tiny little new ones cost $500 and up. Used ones are as rare as Pope's po.... . I found this vintage one that was posted on free internet classified ads in Markham, Ontario the very day I looked! I am now facebook friends with very this nice lady, Laurie Brady who is willing to mail it to me (not recommended by the classifieds ads people). She works with dog wool too - Samoyed! Makes collectors' mohair teddy bears that are sold in Europe. https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?src=bm&u=http%3A%2F%2Ftoronto.kijiji.ca%2Fc-ViewAd%3FAdId%3D466182543%26utm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3DSocial%252BMedia%26utm_campaign%3DPost%252BTo%252BFacebook&t=Drum+Carder+and+spinning+fibers+-+Kijiji+Toronto+%28GTA%29&v=3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00155549492362721273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-60935190233882450832012-06-25T15:03:09.043-05:002012-06-25T15:03:09.043-05:00Very interesting and helpful info. I have a chain ...Very interesting and helpful info. I have a chain drive (like a bicycle chain) drum carder nothing on it to tell who the maker is. It needs new cloth too and of course it is bigger than the ones I've checked so far. Will use your info to check others.Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-55653139914430970862012-01-04T19:38:58.431-06:002012-01-04T19:38:58.431-06:00I have restored a Made Well Drum carder with the h...I have restored a Made Well Drum carder with the help of an uncle who is a wood worker. I saw a couple people mention the teeth hitting the tin feeder tray. I finally found how to fix this! <br /><br />I loosened the top bolts holding the small roller and "shiv'd" the blocks up a tiny bit at a time until the noise stopped consistently. Basically, just raised the roller. <br /><br />I used folded business cards because they were handy, but plan to make a more aesthetically pleasing fix. <br /><br />It has made a huge difference in the intake and my nerves. The noise does get on your nerves after awhile.<br /><br />I hope this helps someone!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902570521682143793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-67552180080479609012011-10-04T01:01:16.708-05:002011-10-04T01:01:16.708-05:00I have just been asked to clean/tune up a drum car...I have just been asked to clean/tune up a drum carder that seems to be a duplicate of yours and Ashley's carders. It's in pretty good shape, but will eventually need new carding cloth. It is painted an orangish tan and has the original cloth and leather drive belt. Seems to be in good shape except for needing a good cleaning.<br /><br />It only took me about 15 minutes to find your blog when searching for info about this carder. :)<br /><br />Thanks for posting pictures, too.<br /><br />BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-91138270674630623442011-05-26T23:04:11.737-05:002011-05-26T23:04:11.737-05:00Nice! I'd love to see a review on the hub afte...Nice! I'd love to see a review on the hub after some good use. The idea seems good, and solves the vertical dropout problem, but it just makes me a little nervous. Which is kind of funny since most of my bike parts come from the dump...<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wheelsandtiresforsale.com" rel="nofollow">Wheels for Sale</a>srisanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265330953873795462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-49410480724964833882010-12-20T17:29:40.498-06:002010-12-20T17:29:40.498-06:00I would love to see what yours looks like now with...I would love to see what yours looks like now with the new cloth on it!!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00765321512060481737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-11683613631880827772010-11-29T12:52:28.532-06:002010-11-29T12:52:28.532-06:00I'm not sure how yours is compared to mine, bu...I'm not sure how yours is compared to mine, but I simply removed the blocks that the licker drums sit in and made new ones. The new carding clothe I acquired had longer teeth and they kept grating against the tray and the other drum. It wasn't very difficult. <br /><br />I found perfect replacement pieces at Home Depot where the window and door decorative corners are, and then drilled a hole where I wanted the drum to sit as well as two vertical holes to attach it to the tray again. You have to take some very precise measurements. As you have noticed, it isn't difficult to get a little off.Dawning Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955438631532650149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-34274017912518929442010-11-28T13:08:46.794-06:002010-11-28T13:08:46.794-06:00I just purchased a Made Well drumcarder from the 7...I just purchased a Made Well drumcarder from the 70's. The lady I bought it from said to leave the adjustment of the drums alone. However, one side of the small drum is touching the teeth of the large drum and I want to equalize the gap between them. Also, sometimes the crank won't engage the small drum. (Maybe trying to feed too much fiber in at once?) Can anyone tell me how to adjust the drums? I've tried moving the large drum because it has slots for the bolts but someone on this blog said that the small drum could be adjusted and I'm wondering how since it doesn't have slots. Thanks!Lazysuenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-59612542629604317132010-11-21T10:19:24.885-06:002010-11-21T10:19:24.885-06:00Yes, the cloth was a little too wide. I cut it usi...Yes, the cloth was a little too wide. I cut it using a box cutter to the right width. Also, I had to leave a gap, between one end when wrapped around, and the other, so there was a spot to take the batt off. It helps to look at another carder before cutting. : )Dawning Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955438631532650149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-50670461984340330452010-11-19T04:32:18.447-06:002010-11-19T04:32:18.447-06:00Just wondering......was your new carding cloth the...Just wondering......was your new carding cloth the correct width? mine has just arrived in the post.....and its an inch too wide (my carder is only 7 inches wide). Does anybody know can you cut it long ways?? Thanks!! :) Love to see a pic of your finished restorationmissyisobelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-60593593525615582732010-04-13T02:12:17.132-05:002010-04-13T02:12:17.132-05:00I have both a Made-Well carder and a Spins-Wel whe...I have both a Made-Well carder and a Spins-Wel wheel that I bought at an estate sale (in Great Falls, MT), and I was glad to find this information on your blog. I also had to replace the leather drive belt (with an automotive belt),and I need to find the $$ to replace the cloth. My SO moved the smaller drum back to prevent it rubbing on the infeed tray, and we have yet to find out what is making the "thump thump" noise on the spinning wheel. But, it's neat to have both and to be able to use both! Sort of like touching history.<br /><br />Lisa in MontanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-55251352816849710812010-03-21T21:21:30.367-05:002010-03-21T21:21:30.367-05:00A very late reply here.. I just bought a Spin Well...A very late reply here.. I just bought a Spin Well carder today through a kijiji listing. My husband and son are going to tune it up for me. Mine must have been stored well because it still has the original cloth and leather belt.<br />Very cool to find this blog post.Kathy Puthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00492771663731497133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8350174941131114586.post-11554187355334638752009-11-10T11:58:15.596-06:002009-11-10T11:58:15.596-06:00Wow! It's nice to see another one. I have the ...Wow! It's nice to see another one. I have the same problem with the tines of the new carding clothe catching the tray. I completely took the clothe off the smaller feeder drum and feed the wool directly onto the big drum with either my hands or a big dog brush. It works fantastic and I only have to pass things through once. Big saver on time for me.Dawning Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955438631532650149noreply@blogger.com