[{"id":58176503866,"handle":"weaving-shuttles","updated_at":"2022-05-16T19:45:05+10:00","published_at":"2018-05-25T18:55:24+10:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Weaving Shuttles - Stick, Boat, Honex, and More","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eWhich Weaving Shuttle Will You Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the weaving of fabrics, \u003cstrong\u003eweaving shuttles\u003c\/strong\u003e are spindle-shaped devices that are used to carry the weft threads through the warp. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStick Shuttles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/products\/wavy-stick-shuttle\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/products\/wavy-stick-shuttle\"\u003estick shuttle\u003c\/a\u003e is a flat, narrow piece of wood featuring notches on each end. It is the simplest type of weaving shuttle and is easy to use with small looms, especially on rigid heddle looms and table looms with narrow sheds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoat Shuttles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/weaving-shuttles\/products\/schacht-boat-shuttles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoat shuttles\u003c\/a\u003e are sold in different sizes, may have an open or closed bottom, and are often used with floor looms that feature a raise to guide the boat shuttle from one edge of the weaving to the other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnd-Delivery Shuttles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/weaving-shuttles\/products\/schacht-15-end-feed-shuttle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnd-delivery shuttles\u003c\/a\u003e are known for being lightweight, being easy to throw and catch, and being adjustable to different types of yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSki Shuttles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to hold medium to heavy yarns, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/weaving-shuttles\/products\/schacht-ski-shuttles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eski shuttles\u003c\/a\u003e are used by wrapping yarn horizontally around the top. This leaves a smooth bottom that will allow the weaver to slide the shuttle seamlessly across the warp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy Weaving Shuttles Online\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Collective offers a range of \u003cstrong\u003eweaving shuttles\u003c\/strong\u003e to suit almost all your weaving projects. From handmade timber boat shuttles to fly shuttles, you'll surely find the right shuttle to use with your weaving loom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have all kinds of shuttles from different brands, including Bluster Bay, Ashford, Schacht, Leclerc, and many more. If you can't find what you are looking for, drop us a line and we'll be happy to assist you.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2019-06-08T00:51:56+10:00","alt":"Weaving Shuttles - Stick, Boat, Hoxex, and More - Thread Collective Australia","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/DSC00840.jpg?v=1643592869"}}]
The Louet Fly Shuttle is a boat shuttle designed for use with the Louet Flying Shuttle Device (available on the Louet Spring, Delta, Octado and Megado weaving looms). The shuttle features a tension devise allowing for easy adjustment.
The Louet fly shuttle measures 40cm (15.7") and comes with 5 plastic pirns.