Brother Standard Baby Drum Carder
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Baby Brother Drum Carder – Lightweight, Affordable, and Perfect for Art Batts
Overview
The Baby Brother Drum Carder is a compact, ultra-versatile fiber prep tool perfect for fiber artists who love creating thick, expressive art batts or prepping fiber for roving. Weighing under 7 pounds and producing dense 5" x 22" batts, this carder is designed for portability without compromising function.
Like the Brother Standard model, the Baby Brother is simple, durable, and budget-friendly—but it's optimized specifically for roving and creative batt work, including novelty blends with feathers, fabric scraps, and more. With extra-long 5/8" hardened steel teeth and a roving fillet cloth design, this carder can handle nearly anything you throw at it.
Key Features
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Produces 5" x 22" batts — ideal for roving, layering, and art yarn bases
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Extra-long 5/8" carding cloth teeth — handles fine fiber and textured materials
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72 TPI Roving Fillet Cloth — specially designed for art batt creation
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Portable & Lightweight — weighs under 7 lbs for easy transport
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5:1 Carding Ratio — balances control and production speed
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Handmade in the USA — with a limited lifetime warranty
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Built from unfinished Hemlock — natural, customizable surface
Want to blend locks, feathers, Angelina, sari silk, or odd bits? The Baby Brother is built for exactly that.
Specs & Dimensions
| Feature | Description |
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| Batt Size | 5" x 22" |
| Cloth TPI | 72 TPI, Roving Fillet Pattern |
| Tooth Length | 5/8" hardened steel wire |
| Ratio | 5:1 |
| Frame Dimensions | 18" L x 8" W x 9" H (13" w/ handle) |
| Weight | Under 7 lbs |
| Frame Material | Unfinished Hemlock |
| Assembly | Fully assembled |
| Accessories Included | Instruction Manual |
| Optional Accessories | Packer Brush, Clamps, Doffer Tool |
Why Choose the Baby Brother?
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Specifically designed for textured, irregular, and non-traditional materials
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Lightweight and small-footprint — perfect for travel, workshops, or small spaces
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Durable enough for consistent use, versatile enough for imaginative blends
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Easy to use for beginners, powerful enough for pros
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use this carder with add-ins like feathers or yarn scraps?
A: Yes! The Baby Brother’s special roving fillet cloth and long 5/8" teeth are designed to handle all sorts of creative batt materials.
Q: Is it good for basic wool and alpaca?
A: Absolutely. While it’s optimized for art batts, the 72 TPI cloth also performs well with standard fleece and fibers.
Q: Does the carder come finished or unfinished?
A: It comes unfinished so you can leave it natural or apply your own wood finish.
Q: Can I upgrade it to a motorized carder later?
A: No motorized upgrade path for this model, but your manual carder can always be traded in toward a higher-tier Brother carder.