Standard Wool/Fiber Comb - Single Comb
These standard wool/fiber comb 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.
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
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 fine-tooth comb, it can be found here —> Single Fine Tooth Wool Comb
If you would like a pair of Standard Wool/Fiber Combs, they can be found here —> Standard Wool Combs
If you would like a pair of Fine-Tooth Wool/Fiber Combs, they can be found here —> Fine-Tooth Wool Combs
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Product Safety Information - Comb
Intended Use: Designed for use in fiber preparation, ideal for combing fleece for spinning or felting. 🔹 Smooths & aligns fibers—ideal for spinning preparation 🔹 Removes debris & vegetable matter for cleaner wool 🔹 Comfortable grip—designed for ease of use
Not a toy: Keep out of reach of children—this product contains sharp points and is not suitable for anyone under the age of 12.
Potential Hazards: Handle with care to avoid injury—sharp tines can puncture skin. Use protective gloves if desired. Store safely when not in use.
Disposal Instructions: Wool combs are made from durable materials and should be recycled or disposed of responsibly according to local guidelines.
Riley Wood and Fiber Art
Spokane, Washington