How to Class Wool in Your Own Shed

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Shear similar flocks consecutively.

   Use mustering and drafting to achieve this orderliness that makes classifying much easier.
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   Step 2: Ensure that the wool classing room or area is adequately lit.

   There should be adequate bin space. , If a fleece is not thrown properly, it may become broken or fall into pieces.
   
   Or, skirtings might become lost in the fleece wool. , Spread the fleece flat and straight the edges.
   
   Trim. , A fleece that has no plant matter in it:
   Remove sweaty and fribby (side) pieces.
   
   Remove back wool if short, tender, mushy, or earthy.
   
   Removed britch wool from the sheep's hind quarters if it is too coarse or hairy.
   
   If the fleece has burrs or seeds in it:
   Work around the selvedge edge and remove burry parts.
   
   Trim as above.
   
   Medium level of burrs or seeds:
   Carefully trim to remove burrs and seeds; leave as much free wool or lightly burred fleece as possible.
   
   Totally covered in burr/plant material:
   Remove a minimum amount of fleece (the sweaty, fribby, stained piece, and dags.) , This is the beginning of classing them. , Stack neatly per type of fleece (separate stacks). , Five bales of one uniform type form one big lot. , Sweep up burrs, fleece, dags, dirt, etc.
   
   Dispose of properly. , Use the approved method in your region.
   
   Use all identifying numbers and text as required.
   
   Provide all relevant information to help the seller classify the lot easily.
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   Step 3: Learn to throw the wool fleece properly.

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   Step 4: Use a full size table for the fleece.

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   Step 5: Skirt efficiently and according to length and fault.

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   Step 6: Set out the first 30 fleeces on the floor.

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   Step 7: Roll each fleece.

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   Step 8: Match the fleeces to big and even lines.

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   Step 9: Tidy up after classifying.

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    Step 10: Brand the bales clearly.

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