Brother Baby Standard 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.
Shipping Notice: Brother Drum Carder products do not qualify for free shipping. After you place your order, we will provide a custom shipping quote and invoice separately to ensure you pay the lowest possible shipping cost.
Key Benefits
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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.
Shipping Information for Brother Drum Carder Products
Please note that Brother Drum Carder products do not qualify for free shipping. To ensure you receive the lowest possible shipping cost, we handle all orders with a custom shipping quote directly from Brother Drum Carder.
Here’s how it works:
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Place your order for the desired Brother Drum Carder product.
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We will request a custom shipping quote from Brother Drum Carder based on your location and order size.
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Once we receive the confirmed shipping cost, we will invoice you separately for the shipping amount.
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Your order will be shipped promptly after the shipping invoice has been paid.
This process guarantees that you only pay the most accurate and cost-effective shipping rate available, rather than an inflated flat fee.
If you have questions about shipping costs before placing your order, please contact us for assistance.