Hello. We areTufting studio & shop RUGMATAG, which operates a tufting workshop and a specialty store for equipment and materials in Morinomiya, Osaka. This time, I wrote an article about the basic usage of the model AK-1 cut pile tufting gun , which is a particularly popular model among tufting guns. I hope this will be helpful to those who say, ``I bought an AK-1, but I can't use it well...'' or ``I bought an AK-1 and want to start tufting, but I'm not sure how to use it...''
How to use the AK-1 cut pile tufting gun
② Connect the AK-1 to the outlet and turn on the switch (do not use anything other than the included adapter)
③ Pull the trigger and check the operating speed (adjust to your desired speed with the knob at the bottom of the grip)
④ Thread the yarn through the needle hole and guide hole (please use yarn suitable for tufting. Click here to purchase specialized yarn → yarn lineup )
⑤ Grasp the grip and handle of AK-1 firmly and stick the needle into the cross and press firmly.
⑥ Move the AK-1 at a moderate speed while pulling the trigger.
⑦ Release your finger from the trigger and pull out the needle from the cross.
⑧Put the yarn in at appropriate intervals and draw your favorite design!
It takes practice to thread the yarn neatly. Instead of trying to create a piece all at once, try making a test shot on a piece of cloth for practice first. Please practice to be able to express straight lines and yarns evenly, and curves neatly.
What about times like this?
・The cloth gets cut...
・I can't cut the yarn...
・Become sparse...
You may be moving the AK-1 too fast or the rows of yarn may be too far apart.
・I want to change the length of my hair...
summary
This time we introduced how to use the AK-1 cut pile tufting gun. Tufting guns such as the AK-1 may look simple, but they are more delicate. If you use it incorrectly, the cloth may break or you may not be able to press it properly. If you use the equipment improperly, you may get injured or cause it to malfunction, so if you handle the equipment carefully and do not put any stress on it, I think the finished product will be beautiful.
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