Note: (1/22/2012) Photos updated from original posting early December. Also, some of you were interested in shuttles with a narrower rod installed that could use either standard 4" bobbins or cardboard quills, and 5 of these are now available (see photo below).
1/28/2012: updated photo of remaining 3.5mm rod shuttles, plus description
2/14/2012: updated photo and text of sample remaining shuttles
I build hand-crafted boat shuttles constructed of 3 to 5 layers of figured native woods.
The shuttles are highly contoured for ease of use, and because they are handmade, no two shuttles are alike.
The shuttle shape is a classic design. The polished bobbin rod is high-grade stainless steel, and works by an internal wire spring action to stay in the open or closed position. Shuttles are available to fit standard 4” bobbins.
The shuttles pictured are $85 - $95 each depending on detailing (plus shipping). I also accept requests for custom shuttles.
Closed-bottomed shuttles measure 1 1/4” depth. Open-bottomed shuttles of 1 to 1 1/8” depth are great for narrow sheds. Overall shuttle lengths range from 12” – 13.5”.
You can email for details / additional photos at: jon@hayman.us. Thanks.
Jon, these are incredibly beautiful! They look like they would be a joy to use.
Laurie Autio
very beautiful. Almost too beautiful to use!
Jon -the level of finish is fantastic ! I just wish I could get a whole basketful - another time. Someone will be a happy weaver with those to use every day. Barb
They look lovely. Are the shafts small enough to accommodate cardboard quills?
The commercial cardboard quills (like those sold by Glimakra) won't fit since I'm using 3/16" dia. stainless rods. Some weavers have used quills with them, but they made their own to fit. I have Swedish-style quill shuttles in development which will use a narrower rod.
LOTS of us use those commercial cardboard quills - should be a consideration when developing shuttles.
Lovely, what is the weight on those?
Dawn - Average shuttle weight for those approx. 12" long is 4.3 oz. The longer ones (13" - 13.5") are about 5 oz. The 12" shuttles that have a thicker quarter-sawn oak layer (a dense / heavier wood) are 4.8 - 5.4 oz. Lightest shuttles are 3.5 oz. (open-bottomed).
If you do come up with some that will take those quills, I'd be tempted!! But otherwise, I am afraid not, although they look fabulous.
Thanks for the input - I'll have a second set of shuttles finished later with narrower rods installed for those who want to use either 4" bobbins or cardboard quills.
I have just got my shuttle :-) It came through from the USA very quickly after I had ordered it, and it is such a thing of beauty both to hold and see. I have already put it to use as you can see in this photo.
My two new custom shuttles arrived a few days ago and are the most beautiful weaving tools I have ever seen, let alone owned. Jon has a picture of them up on the projects page (the first pair shown in the recent batch). Many thanks to both Jon - and my husband for the gift!
Laurie Autio
