42 cm boat shuttle for handweaving

The shuttle This 42 cm boat shuttle is comfortable to hold, durable and designed for regular use. It is one of the basic tools that makes weaving on shaft looms easier, especially when working with fine yarns. It has two wheels that help it glide between the warp threads and along the race of the beater, the part that holds the reed.

Use and benefits

This shuttle can be used on rigid heddle, table and floor looms. It is particularly useful with fine and medium-weight yarns or when frequent colour or fibre changes are required. It provides greater comfort, a more even weft and better control throughout the weaving process. It is very easy to use. First, the bobbin is wound with the yarn for weaving. It is then inserted into the metal pin of the shuttle, the yarn is drawn out through the central hole, and the shuttle is ready to pass from one side to the other without having to remove the yarn beforehand. This offers several benefits:

• Smooth unwinding without the need to pull out yarn before each pass.
• Better control of weft tension while weaving.
• Makes it easier to maintain a continuous and fluid weaving rhythm.
• More comfortable and efficient weaving with fine yarns.
• Allows you to weave for longer with less effort.

Materials and finish

Strong, lightweight birch wood. Varnished finish to protect the wood and help the shuttle glide smoothly during each pass.

Details to consider

To weave with this type of shuttle, you will need bobbins and a bobbin winder. A bobbin winder is a simple, long-lasting tool, and the bobbins can be either ready-made or made from paper.