4" "Baby Brother" Standard Drum Carder

Our Baby Brother Standard Drum Carder is a compact, lightweight carder designed for fiber artists seeking reliable performance in a highly portable and affordable format. Built with simplicity and durability in mind, it produces an ultra-thick 5” × 22” batt and excels at creating roving, textured blends, and expressive art batts. This model delivers the core performance of our standard carders in a smaller design. Choose your preferred left- or right-hand configuration below.

Features

• Ultra-Thick Batt Capacity – Produces 5” × 22” batts, ideal for roving, fiber blending, and art batts.
• Lightweight & Portable Design – Weighs just under 7 lbs, making it easy to transport, store, and use in small workspaces.
• Roving Fillet Cloth for Art Batts – Outfitted with 5/8” long teeth made from hardened, highly tempered steel wire for long life and uniform performance. The 72 TPI roving fillet features a specialized tooth pattern designed to handle traditional fleeces as well as creative additives such as fabric strips, feathers, and novelty fibers.
• 5:1 Drum Ratio – Provides smooth, efficient carding.
• Natural Hemlock Construction – Built from unfinished hemlock wood, allowing users to apply their own preferred finish if desired.
• Compact Frame Size – Frame measures 18” L × 9” H × 8” W, with the handle adding an additional 4” to the width.
• Ready to Use – Ships fully assembled with complete operating instructions included.
• Handmade in the USA – Crafted with care and backed by our limited lifetime warranty, like all Brother Drum Carders.

Optional Accessories

• Brush attachment – For efficient fiber removal and blending
• Clamps – Secure the carder firmly to a work surface
• Doffer – Makes batt removal quick and easy