The Practical Spinner’s Guide: Wool by Larson Kate

Author:Larson, Kate
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: F+W Media
Published: 2015-10-05T00:00:00+00:00

Three types of woolcombs. From left to right: 4-pitch English comb, Valkyrie Extrafine, and Majacraft 2-pitch.

Types of Woolcombs

Today, a wonderful range of combs is available to spinners, from minicombs to massive English combs, entry-level to top-of-the-line equipment, and everything in between. Navigating the types of combs and how to best use them starts with understanding the terminology. The long metal tines (also called teeth or nails) vary not only in how closely they are placed but also in thickness and shape. Some companies produce tines that are the same gauge from the base nearly to the tip, ending in a short, sharpened point, while other tines will be tapered from base to tip. Some combs have incredibly sharp tips, while others will be much less so. The shape of the tip can affect the way the wool feels as it is worked, making each style unique. The tines are placed in rows, and a row of tines is referred to as a pitch. Woolcombs with two rows of tines may be described as two-pitch combs, and woolcombs commonly used today range from one to five pitch. Some of the comb styles available to spinners today are shown below.

Safety tip: Before working with these fiber-preparation tools, make sure your tetanus shot is up to date!

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