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 cheque or PayPal invoicing. 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.
Special rates are in effect for the summer.
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 |
| 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 |