How to split and pre-draft batts (or wool top) for handspinning fine yarn

This is my preferred method of fibre prep for batts or wool top: splitting and pre-drafting the fibre for speedier spinning, and making it easier to spin a fine, consistent yarn. These particular batts are wool and flax tow, but I use this method for most batts or hand-dyed wool top before I start spinning. Splitting and pre-drafting batts to spin fine yarn When I’m handspinning, splitting and…