EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT A SWING PICKER
Learn all about the Brother swing picker and how they can improve your fiber prep. See how they work, where to stand to use it safely, what fibers are best to use and not use in a swing picker.
Course curriculum
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1
Brother swing picker intro and safety features
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Swing picker intro and safety
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Where to stand when using the swing picker to avoid injury
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2
HOW TO TEST STAPLE STRENGTH
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Testing for fiber breaks - middle and all along the lock
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How to test for fiber break - weak tips
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3
Dinner time!
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What's for dinner?
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4
FUNDEMENTALS OF USING A SWING PICKER
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Picking and carding sound, strong wool
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Picking and carding unsound, weak wool
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Blending fibers on a swing picker
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5
FLOWSHEET
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Let this flow sheet be your picking guide
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Thank you!
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Happy picking
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Additional products
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DRUM CARDING WORKSHOP FOR THE BEGINNER TO ADVANCED DRUM CARDER
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ALL COURSES, FIBER PREP COURSES
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ALL COURSES, DRUM CARDING COURSES
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ALL COURSES, DRUM CARDING COURSES
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