fleece processing

[Lynn & Terry Chapin]

In the 30-some years I have been spinning, I have always processed my 
own (purchased) fleeces, either by drum carding or flicking.  It seems 
when I've bought prepared roving or top, it has been overprocessed or so 
torn up by the picker  that the staple length is ruined.  I like to 
weave with fairly fine singles, and if it is spun from wool that is too 
short, my soft spun singles can't be trusted as warp.  However, I have a 
Dorset fleece that I'm considering sending out for carding, and I know 
that small mills for handspinners have been springing up all over the 
place.   Can anyone recommend a good little mill?  I live in Western WA, 
but I'd send it anywhere in the West if the place is good, and I'll get 
back a spinnable product.

TIA,
Lynn C
Seattle
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