Standard Wool/Fiber Hackle & Comb Set

Handmade Standard Wool/Fiber Hackle and Comb Set

Precision Fiber Preparation Tools - Take your fiber preparation to the next level with our top-tier standard 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 standard hackle and one standard wool comb of the same matching configuration in single, double, or triple row.

Key Features:

• ✓ Complete matching standard set - hackle and comb in same configuration (single, double, or triple row)
• ✓ Premium materials - sustainably sourced hardwood (Maple and Hickory) with polished stainless steel tines
• ✓ Standard tooth spacing - .25" on center for versatile fiber prep work
• ✓ Ergonomic comb handle - thoughtfully designed for comfort and reduced hand fatigue
• ✓ Secure hackle mounting - designed for use with C-clamps or hackle hooks
• ✓ Versatile use - ideal for all fiber types including wool, alpaca, and coarser fibers
• ✓ Professional results - blends, combs, and prepares fiber for spinning with ease

Why choose this 3.5", 6", 12", or 18" Standard Hackle with matching wool comb set?

Whether you're a seasoned spinner or just beginning your fiber journey, this standard wool comb and hackle set is engineered to enhance your skills and help you create beautifully prepared fibers with ease. With .25" tine spacing, they're ideal for general fiber prep, coarser fibers, and creating beautiful roving. Whether combing, blending, dizing, or 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 Standard Hackles:

Hackle; 3.5", 6", 12", or 18" - Standard made by Riley Wood and Fiber Art. These standard hackles are versatile, powerful tools for blending and combing all fiber types. With one, two, or three rows of tines, the tines are sharp and sturdy. With between 3" and 3.75" of exposed tine, they have 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 combing 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 213 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. The holes are .25" diameter for an L-style hook.

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.

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

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

Tines are 3/32" or 0.09375" or 2.38mm

These are finished with an Eco-Friendly Danish Oil, sanded, and oil is reapplied providing a durable, easy to clean surface.

Description for Standard Wool Combs:

These standard 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. Built 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 ridding 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 all fiber types. These are standard combs. 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 would like hackle hooks to secure your hackle to a table, they can be found here —> Hackle Hooks. If you would like protective covers for your hackle, they can be found here —> Hackle Covers. If you would like covers for your combs, they can be found here —> Comb Covers

If you want just the standard hackle, it can be found here —> Standard Wool/Fiber Hackle. If you need a fine tooth configuration, check out our Fine Tooth Wool/Fiber Hackle

If you want individual standard combs, they can be found here —> Standard Wool/Fiber Combs. If you need fine tooth combs, they can be found here —> Fine Tooth Wool/Fiber 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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Product Safety Information - Hackles and Combs

• Intended Use: Designed for fiber preparation, ideal for combing fleece for spinning and fiber processing activities. Smooths and aligns fibers, removes debris and vegetable matter for cleaner wool. Hackle must be securely mounted to a stable table or work surface using hackle hooks or C-clamps. Combs are handheld tools with ergonomic handles.
• Not a Toy: Keep out of reach of children—this product contains sharp metal tines and is not suitable for anyone under the age of 12.
• Potential Hazards: Contains sharp metal tines that may cause injury if mishandled. Keep away from small children and pets. Use with caution to avoid punctures or scratches. Use protective gloves if desired. Always use protective covers when hackle or combs are not in use. Ensure hackle is securely mounted before use to prevent tipping or movement.
• Usage Instructions: Securely mount hackle to a stable table or work surface using hackle hooks or C-clamps before use. Ensure mounting is stable and will not tip or move during fiber processing. Hold combs by ergonomic handles during use. Always handle tines with care. Use protective covers when hackle or combs are not in use or during storage and transport. If tines become bent or damaged, discontinue use and contact manufacturer.
• Care and Maintenance: Wipe wooden bodies clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Check tines regularly for damage or bending. Reapply Danish Oil finish as needed to maintain wood. Store in a dry environment with protective covers in place.
• Disposal Instructions: Hackles and combs are made from durable materials including hardwood (maple, hickory), stainless steel tines, and Danish Oil finish. Wood bodies may be recyclable or compostable depending on local guidelines. Stainless steel tines should be recycled as scrap metal. Dispose of responsibly according to local waste regulations.

Riley Wood and Fiber Art

Spokane, WA 99217

jason@rileywoodandfiberart.com