> I would not recommend the Ashford Student hand cards. The flat > handle is > very uncomfortable for long sessions.
I gave a shortened version of my answer yesterday: My Student cards were purchased at Halcyon Yarns in Maine and have curved paddles. Totally agree that curved backs are much easier to use. They are comfortable in my hands no matter how long I work. The sides of the handles can be sanded down for a custom fit. I'm not one that keeps each paddle in the same hand - I switch as the fiber transfers to the moving card. The round, straight handles of the brands with round handles also tend to rotate slightly while in work and the flat plane of the 1- piece cards integral handles gives me total control. This way the pin cloth stays perfectly aligned and don't tend to connect more with one edge/side than the other if they rotate even a bit. And I want only 1-piece, integral paddle backs. No separation issues. > Ashford Student Handcards (curved handle) > 72 psi curved back, sturdy and lightweight handcards, perfect for > small hands. (curved handle) > Made of plywood, integral handle > One piece design. > > Student Hand Cards > > o?< > Ashford hand carders with 72 tpi and a unique curved one-piece > design make these ideal for all wools. > > $52.00 Bobbie Roberta Kasnick Ripperger for Creative Design Studio http://www.bear-artists-online.com/beyondbasicbears.html http://www.BeyondBasicBears.com eBay ID ~ rkr4cds Artist Dichotomy: Shoulds vs Wants "I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping, still my guitar gently weeps." While My Guitar Gently Weeps B)1968 George Harrison To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail
