One of the guild’s drum carders
The Guild has weaving and spinning equipment available for rental to guild members for reasonable rates.
Email rentals@ovwsg.com to make inquiries or to request items. The rental coordinators will return an email with information as needed, including fees and payment options. Pick-up and drop-off will be arranged with each renter individually, to suit both parties.
Rentals are in monthly increments and are payable in advance for a maximum rental period of four months. It is preferable that rental fees be paid by e-transfer, PayPal/credit card or cheque. Arrangements must be made to return equipment when due to avoid penalties.
A deposit is required for each item rented, preferably in the form of a cheque. This deposit will be held and returned at the end of the prearranged rental period providing there is no damage or loss.
Weaving equipment for rent
| Item | Description | Accessories | Monthly Fee | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inkle Loom – Inklette | Inklette (max 70” x 2”) | Stick shuttle | $15 | $200 |
| Inkle Loom – Table | Table (max 134” x 3”) | Stick shuttle | $15 | $200 |
| Inkle Loom – double sided table | Table (max 75” x 14”) | Stick shuttle | $15 | $200 |
| Inkle Loom – Floor | Floor (max 16′ x 6”) | Stick shuttle | $15 | $200 |
| Rigid Heddle Loom | RH 16” w/ accessory bag | 1-2 reeds, sley hook, 2 clamps, one RH warping peg, 2 stick shuttles, Handi Handle available on request | $20 | $300 |
| Rigid Heddle Loom | RH 24” w/ accessory bag | 1-2 reeds, sley hook, 2 clamps, one RH warping peg, 2 stick shuttles, Handi Handle available on request | $20 | $300 |
| Reeds for Rigid Heddle | Dpi = 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 | $5 | $50 | |
| Table Loom | Dorothy 4-harness 15” with accessory bag | 1-2 reeds, sley hook, 2 lease sticks, 2 stick shuttles. Raddle not included | $25 | $500 |
| Table Loom | Voyageur 8-harness 16” with accessory bag | 1-2 reeds, sley hook, 2 lease sticks, 2 stick shuttles.Raddle not included | $25 | $750 |
| Studio Loom | $10 | N/A | ||
| Reeds for Table looms | 15” dpi = 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 | $10 | $50 | |
| Reeds for Table looms | >15” dpi = 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 | $10 | $100 | |
| Raddle | Width as required |
$5 | $50 | |
| Temple | 15” or > 15” | $5 | $50 | |
| Boat shuttle | Single or double bobbin | $5 | $50 | |
| Bobbin winder | Manual geared | $10 | $100 | |
| Tapestry Loom | $25 | $300 | ||
| Marudai | Round or square base | 8 bobbins | $20 | $400 |
| Warping board | Warps 13 yds | Includes 20 pegs in bag | $20 | $200 |
| Warping board stand | Three pieces | $5 | $50 | |
| Warping mill | Warps 2yds/turn | $20 | $200 | |
| Ball winder | $5 | $50 | ||
| Warp Tensioner | Keeps tension on table loom while winding sectional warp | $20 | $200 | |
| AVL Patent Denter | Allows you to automatically sley adjacent dents without fully removing the sley hook between dents | Storage tube and instructions, with cork closure | $10 | $100 |
Spinning equipment for rent
| Item | Fee per month | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Ball winder | $10 | $100 |
| Combs | $10 | $100 |
| Carder, drum | $15 | $300 |
| Carder, handcards – coarse, fine or extra fine | $10 | $100 |
| Niddy noddy | $10 | $100 |
| Blending board | $15 | $200 |
| Swift (standard or for spinning wheel Louet S-10) | $10 | $100 |
| Hansen eSpinner | $20 | $750 |
| Ashford eSpinner | $20 | $750 |
| Spinning wheel, Ashford Kiwi 2 double treadle with optional Art Yarn Super flyer | $20 | $500 |
| Spinning wheel, Folding Ashford Kiwi 3 double treadle (optional Art Yarn flyer fits both models) | $20 | $500 |
| Spinning wheel, Ashford Traditional + 3 bobbins + Lazy Kate | $20 | $500 |
| Spinning wheel, Ashford Traveller, 4 bobbins + built-in Lazy Kate | $20 | $500 |
| Spinning wheel, Louet S-10 with 3 bobbins + Lazy Kate (included on the wheel) | $20 | $500 |
| Spinning wheel, Louet S-17 with 3 bobbins + Lazy Kate (included on the wheel) | $20 | $500 |
| Spinning wheel, Louet Victoria | $20 | $500 |