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These popular Louet Single Row Mini Combs are a unique device which can be used for de-hairing and fine fiber combing. After combing, the fiber can be pulled into a sliver or spun straight from the combs. Louet cares about your safety and ensures that the tines of the combs are not sharp.
Also available from Louet are the Double Row Mini Combs. These are similar to the single row but produce a perfect slubless sliver from extremely fine fiber. Both mini combs are light on the wrist. They are made of ash with a lacquer finish.
Valkyrie Fine Mini Hand Combs New, improved design. Available in single or double row. Great for any fiber.
All
maple construction. Handle is a comfortable one inch diameter, comb head is 4” wide.
The tines are 3/32" diameter, 4 1/4" long, polished, hardened steel with a long taper to a sharp point. These tines never need
"straightening." They are flexible enough to take abuse, and still bounce back to their intended
alignment. The tines slant slightly back for the last 1" to the tip,
which helps them pass by each other without interference. Double row combs have 25 tines set 1/4 inch on center, and
single row have a baker's dozen, also set 1/4" on center. Total weight for the
pair is 9 ounces for single row and a little under 14 ounces for the double row.
Now also available in Cherry hardwood.
Valkyrie ExtraFine Combs
Designed specifically for finer, shorter fibers. Same tines as on the mini
comb (above), but even more closely spaced. The 43 polished, hardened
steel tines are 3/32" diameter, 4 1/4" long, and set 3/16" on
center, mounted in an all-maple handle. Tines have a long taper to a sharp point. These tines never need
"straightening." They are flexible enough to take abuse, and still bounce back to their intended
alignment. The tines slant slightly back for the last 1" to the tip
which helps them pass by each other without interference. The combing head is 5" wide with a 4" working width. Handle is a comfortable one inch
diameter. These are only available in double row. Total weight for the
pair is approximately 18 1/2 ounces.
Valkyrie ExtraFine Mini Combs
Similar to the ExtraFine above, but with a 4" wide head and a 3" working width.
Total weight for the pair is 16 ounces.
Valkyrie SuperFine Mini Combs
Designed for combing very fine fibers. These combs are the mini size (4" comb
head, 3" tine area), but with three
rows of tines. The tines are set in poly-resin, which is then bolted to the
maple wood frame. This is done so fluctuations due to the wood breathing will not affect the bond
between the poly-resin and the wood - with the bolt system, the tine head will
always be securely attached, with no wobbling or slipping. Handle is a comfortable one inch
diameter. The 74 polished, hardened steel tines are 1/16" diameter,
3" long, and set 1/8" on center. The tines have a very slight
curve near the tip, which helps them pass by each other without interference. Total weight for the
pair is a little under 17 ounces.
Valkyrie Comb Pad
When this pad is clamped or screwed to a table or bench it allows the comber to keep one comb secure and stationary in the upright position.
Works with all Valkyrie combs. Clamps are not
included.
St. Blaise Combs
From The Spinning Studio of Vermont. Designed by Robin Russo and handcrafted by Pat Russo.
Two pitch, hand-held combs, hand-made in cherry wood. Each comb weighs approximately 6 ounces and has 25 tines set 1/4" on center in two
rows. The tines are polished steel, 3 3/4" height 3/32" in
diameter and finely tapered. The overall working width of the comb is 3".
These lightweight and finely-crafted combs are a
pleasure to use. Designed to work with a wide range of fibers, from kid
mohair to Navajo Churro. Use
as handheld, or purchase with base to use mounted on a table. Please note: If you are going to want to use these combs with a
base, order them WITH a base. Each set is made individually, and are not
designed to be used interchangeably with each base.
~ double row is shown here, but we only have single row left in stock ~
Acorn Petite Combs Available in single row. Straight stainless steel
tines. Hand-made in maple. 6" long and 2.75" wide
Can be
used with optional holding device to attach one comb to table while combing.
2.25" working width. 2.5" long tines set 3/16" on center.
Single row has eleven 2.5" long stainless steel tines set
3/16" on center. 2" working width. Each comb weighs
approximately 3 ounces.
Acorn Wool Combs Available in single or double row. Curved stainless steel tines.
Hand-made in maple wood. 6" long and 3-5/8" wide. Can be
used with optional holding device to attach one comb to table while combing.
Single row has nine 3.75" stainless steel tines set 1/4" on center. 3" working width. Each comb weighs approximately
3 ounces.
Double row has sixteen 3.75" stainless steel tines set 1/4" on center in double rows. 3" working width. Each comb
weighs approximately 4 ounces.
Peasant Combs
From The Spinning Studio of Vermont, Pat Russo hand crafts these paddle combs
out of cherry wood and polished steel tines. They are not
"hand-held" combs - they must be clamped to a table or workbench to be
used.
As Pat and Robin tell us, "They are a very efficient tool for
organizing fiber, and spinning can be done directly from the mounted comb if the
spinner can bring her wheel close enough to the table or mounting device.
These combs work particularly well on shorter fleeces. They are not
intended for very fine fibers."
Paddles are 7.5" wide and 10" long overall (handles
are 5" long). Polished steel tines are approximately 3.5" long,
3/32" thick and tapered to a smooth point, set 1/4" on center in a
single row 6.5" long. Set includes two combs and mounting
device; please note that you will have to provide your own clamps to clamp the
mounting device to a table or workbench.
Acorn English Combs Beautiful English-style combs handcrafted in maple. Available in 4 or
5 pitch, standard or fine spacing. Stainless steel tines measure 6-1/2" (front row) to 4"
(back row) long. For Standard, tines are set 3/8" on center. For
Fine, tines are set 5/16" on center. Each comb set includes
combs, covers, base, c-clamp, 2 pegs and tine straightener. Approximately
11" long, 8" tall and 4" wide. 3-5/8" working
width. Each comb weighs approximately 22 ounces.
Valkyrie 12 Inch
A very sturdy hackle with two rows of straight 4.5 inch long hardened and polished steel tines set in a straight hard-maple base.
These hackles are easily mounted on your work table with clamps (not included). All hackles have at least 1 1/2 inch of free space on each end for
clamping.
Valkyrie 18 Inch Hackle
A very sturdy hackle with two rows of straight 4.5 inch long hardened and polished steel tines set in a straight hard-maple base.
These hackles are easily mounted on your work table with clamps (not included). All hackles have at least 1 1/2 inch of free space on each end for
clamping.
Acorn 12" Blending Hackle Handcrafted. Double row of 5" stainless steel tines are set 1/4" on
center. 11.5" working width. Includes a beautiful wooden cover
for the tines. Overall dimensions are approximately 14" long by
1-3/4" deep and 7-1/4" tall without cover (8" tall with cover).
Acorn 18" Blending Hackle Handcrafted. Double row of 4 .25" stainless steel tines are set 1/4"
on center. 17.5" working width. Includes a beautiful
wooden cover for the tines. Overall dimensions are approximately 20"
long by 2" deep and 6.75" tall without the cover (7" tall with
the cover). The designed has changed since this photo was taken - the base
is now made of laminated maple and walnut.
Indian Water Buffalo Horn Dizes
Made in Wisconsin by Daniel Mielke. Choose from four hole sizes:
#309062 1/16"...$8.00
#309063 1/8"...$8.00 OUT OF
STOCK
#309064 3/16"...$8.00 OUT OF
STOCK
#309065 1/4"...$8.00 OUT OF
STOCK
St. Blaise Diz with Pull
This cherry wood diz is unique. Boldly curved and with a finger
hold. Approximately 1 1/2" wide and 3-3/4" long. Three different sized
orifices: 5/16", 1/8" and 3/16". A pull is provided with the
diz. The pull has a tiny wire hook, for bringing the tip of the combed wool
through the diz, to start the pulling of the top. Some pulls have wooden
handles, as shown; some have stone or ceramic handles.
Celtic Knot Diz
Hand crafted from Black Lip Mother of Pearl each diz has 4 different hole sizes.
Overall size of diz is approximately 50mm, so it's easy to hold and use. No two
alike.
Schacht Dizzy Yarn Gauge This multi-purpose tool will become an
indispensable companion to both weavers and spinners. Sporting 1/2"
and 1" measures, the Dizzy Yarn Gauge can be used as a weaver's sett gauge
or spinner's yarn gauge, as well as a diz for making a consistent sliver for
spinning. 3/32" and 3/16" diz holes.
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