Introducing the Riley Wood and Fiber Art Hackle & Wool Comb Set
Precision Fiber Preparation Tools Take your fiber preparation to the next level with our top-tier standard or fine tooth; single, double, or triple row hackle with corresponding wool comb set. Expertly designed for spinners, weavers, and fiber artists alike. This set provides the perfect balance between durability, precision, aesthetic appeal, and ease-of-use to elevate your crafting experience. This set contains one Hackle and one Wool Comb of the same matching set of configurations, be it a Standard or a Fine-Tooth; single, double, or triple row, this set will take your fiber preparation to the next level.
Key Features:
Epic Design: A standard or fine-tooth hackle configuration in either a single, double or triple row of stainless-steel tines, which ensures maximum efficiency in separating, blending, and aligning fibers, creating a smoother, more consistent preparation.
Premium Materials: Crafted from sustainably sourced locally sourced hardwood (Maple and Hickory) and polished stainless steel, these tools are built to last and offer a seamless, splinter-free experience.
Ergonomic Handles: The very thoughtfully designed wooden handle on the comb provides comfort and reduces hand fatigue during prolonged use.
Secure Attachment: Whether you decide to go with c-clamps or hackle hooks, once secured to your table, this is a very safe way to prepare fiber. Do be careful of the tines.
Versatile Use: Ideal for a variety of fibers, including wool, alpaca, and other luxurious blends, making it a versatile addition to your fiber preparation toolkit.
Why choose this 3.5”, 6”, 12”, or 18” Standard or Fine-Tooth Hackle with configuration matching wool comb set?
Whether you’re a seasoned spinner or just beginning your fiber journey, this standard or fine tooth; single, double, or triple row wool comb and hackle set is engineered to enhance your skills and help you create beautifully prepared fibers with ease. Whether combing, blending, dizing, preparing your fiber for spinning, you will experience the precision and high-quality craftsmanship that will take your fiber art to the next level.
Description for Hackles:
Hackle; 3.5", 6", 12", or 18" - Standard and Fine Tooth made by Riley Wood and Fiber Art These Hackles are a very powerful tool for blending/combing fibers. With one, two, or three rows of tines, and in both a standard or a fine-tooth configuration. The tines are sharp and sturdy. With between 3” and 3.75” of exposed tine, they have a lot of room to add almost any fiber in pretty much any length desired. When used with a diz, making roving is a breeze.
Overall dimensions are between six and twenty-two inches by 1 1/4” by 1”. The tines are seated ½” deep and following the taper, which is strictly an aesthetic choice. Except on the 3.5” hackle which is more or less meant to be a comb attached to a table without the comb pad. If you plan to always comb from a fixed comb, this option is great! I love the way these turned out and nobody’s making their hackles like this. Making them more unique without losing functionality and capabilities. Each tine drops down an amount equal to the amount of taper on each side. Finished off with a beautiful 45° Chamfer on all edges.
These provide a full 3.5”, 6”, 12”, or 18” of space from one end to the other. A total of between 12 and 285 tines.
To secure to a table or any other sturdy surface, there’s a ½” ear, so to speak, on each side for a clamp, (which I do not provide). The holes are .25” diameter for an L-style hook. I will carry these in the future but am currently having a hard time sourcing a vendor. I actually do have a few of these in stock, and they can be found here —> Hackle Hooks: Riley Wood and Fiber Art Hackle Accessory
As a tool for combing, de-vegging, straightening, aligning, and the overall general prepping of your fiber for spinning, or in preparation for carding. Creating roving is super easy with a diz (anything semi rigid with a small hole in it). Load on your mix of fibers and gently pull your roving through the hole as you glide along the width of the hackle.
Overall Dimensions:
3.5”: 6” x 1.5” x 1”
6”: 10” x 1.25” x 1”
12”: 16” x 1.25” x 1”
18”: 22” x 1.25” x 1”
Standard Configuration Tine Density is .25” on center, and .25” between rows
Number of tines for standard configuration hackles:
3.5” single row, 12
3.5” double row, 23
3.5” triple row, 33
3.5” quadruple row, 46
6” single row, 24
6” double row, 47
6” triple row, 69
12” single row, 48
12” double row, 95
12” triple row, 141
18” single row, 72
18” double row, 143
18” triple row, 213
Fine Tooth Configuration Tine Density is .1875” on center, and .1875” between rows
Number of tines for standard configuration hackles:
3.5” single row, 15
3.5” double row, 31
3.5” triple row, 45
6” single row, 32
6” double row, 63
6” triple row, 96
12” single row, 64
12” double row, 127
12” triple row, 189
18” single row, 96
18” double row, 191
18” triple row, 285
Tines are 3/32" or 0.09375" or 2.38mm
These are all finished with an Eco-Friendly Danish Oil, sanded, and oil is reapplied providing a durable, easy to clean surface.
Is designed to attach to a table or any other sturdy horizontal surface. There’s ½” ear, so to speak, on each side for a clamp (which I do not provide). The holes are .25” diameter for an L-style hook. I will carry these in the future but am currently having a hard time sourcing a vendor. I actually do have a few of these in stock and they can be found here —> https://rileywoodandfiberart.etsy.com/listing/4348339591
As a tool for combing fiber, straightening, aligning, and prepping your fiber for spinning, or as prep for carding. Creating roving is not a chore with a diz (anything semi rigid with a small hole in it). Simply load on your mix or blend of fibers and gently pull the fiber through the hole as you glide along the width of the hackle, you create a semi thin long strand of straightened and aligned fibers, ready for spinning.
These are finished with an Eco-Friendly Danish Oil, sanded, and oil is reapplied providing a durable, easy to clean surface.
If you want just the Hackle, they can be found here —> Wool Hackle – Riley Wood and Fiber Art
Description for Standard and Fine-Tooth Wool Combs:
These standard or fine-tooth wool hand combs are hand crafted with great care, attention to detail, and from good quality materials. The head is Maple, and the handles are turned from Maple or Hickory. They are very light weight at 7-10 ounces per comb. Build tough with precision and durability in mind. Every detail won’t mind your attention because attention to detail is my default 🤭.
Combing fiber can be relaxing and is a great hands-on experience, as you get to watch your progress pile up, you are riding your fleece of vegetable matter and getting your fiber ready for carding or spinning.
They will fit ergonomically in your hands.
A light and powerful tool for combing finer, shorter staple length fibers. These are considered either a standard or fine-tooth comb. Made from Tempered Stainless. They will not rust or deteriorate over time.
Standard Tine density: Spaced 1/4 inch apart between the rows and each other. There are between 12 and 46 tines in all.
Fine Tooth Density: Spaced 3/16 inch apart between the rows and each other. There are between 15 and 62 in all.
The overall size of the head for a single row is 3 1/2” wide by 1" deep by 1” tall. The overall size of the head for a double, triple or quadruple row is 3 1/2” wide by 1 1/4" deep by 1” tall.
Standard configuration combs have the following number of tines:
Single Row: 12 tines
Double Row: 23 tines
Triple Row: 33 tines
Quadruple Row: 46 tines
Fine tooth configuration combs have the following number of tines:
Single Row: 15 tines
Double Row: 31 tines
Triple Row: 45 tines
Quadruple Row: 62 tines
The main purposes of combing fiber include but are not limited to straightening and aligning fibers, ridding fleece of vegetable and other loose matter and debris, separating and opening up fiber for carding, and loosening up the fiber for carding and eventually spinning.
The wood is hand rubbed with an eco-friendly Danish oil, sanded and then repeated until smooth. They are a set, and the heads of the combs are linearly matched or book matched, depending. These would not be suitable to comb a living sheep 🐑. Baaa!
If you want just one standard or fine-tooth comb, they can be found here —> Wool Comb Standard or Fine Tooth - Single Comb – Riley Wood and Fiber Art
If you want a pair of standard or fine-tooth combs, they can be found here —> Wool Combs Standard or Fine Tooth - Pair – Riley Wood and Fiber Art
If you would like a cover for your hackle, it can be found here —> Hackle Covers for Riley Wood and Fiber Art Hackles
And finally, if you would like a cover for the comb, it can be found here —> Comb Covers for Riley Wood and Fiber Art Wool Combs
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this, or any of my products, please, do not hesitate to contact me. I’m always here to answer questions, give advice or tips on any of my products, uses/capabilities. I typically respond within five minutes, which I believe is extremely important in building rapport, credibility, and getting to know you as a customer, when appropriate.
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