Product review (4 stars): The Felting Washer
I am a knitter who loves to felt, but my washing machine is a front loader - yes I know you CAN felt in a front loader, but it's not possible to be precise in how you felt - you can't stop it, check the felting process and then re-start it.  So I bought this washer for the sole purpose of felting.  I use a no-rinse detergent, so I don't have to rinse, and although the process does take a little longer than a conventional washer, this is not a problem.  Unfortunately my husband hates the noise [but I don't find it loud].  It is great to be able to felt a small project without running the big washer.  It certainly saves on water, soap and energy.