Tufting Starter Set [AK-DUO Cut & Loop Pile]

A must-have for tufting beginners! A starter set with all the tools and instructions to make one rug.

A 2-in-1 model that can produce both cuts and loops.

Perfect for those who are wondering what to buy! This is a tufting starter set recommended by a home tufting specialty store.

Recommended points

• 10% off when purchasing a set Save 6,654 yen compared to purchasing each item separately!
• Even beginners can rest assured! An exclusive manual video is included that provides detailed instructions on how to use and create the product.
• You can choose the tufting gun and trimmer in your favorite color.
• The set contains a wide range of items necessary for tufting.

Set contents

• Tufting start manual video
• AK-DUO Cut & Loop Pile Tufting Gun...Colors available
• 1 Tufting gun threader
• Carpet trimmer (rug trimmer)…choice of colors available
• One-touch carpet trimmer guide
• Ball winder
• Rug adhesive (with anti-mite ingredients) 1kg
• Tufting cloth 100cm x 100cm
• Lining mesh 220×200cm
• Soft Acrylic Yarn 200g 6 Cones
• Soft Acrylic Yarn Color Chart

◇Things you need to prepare yourself

• Paper marker pen (for drawing designs on fabric)
• Hand mixer or stand mixer (for mixing the adhesive)
• A container for mixing adhesives
• Spatula (for adhesive)
• Scissors
• Projector (not necessary if you plan on drawing the design freehand)
  

AK-DUO cut and loop pile tufting gun

https://rugmatag.com/products/ak-duo-cutpile-looppile-tuftinggun

The AK-DUO is a 2-in-1 cut and loop device, so it is recommended for those who want to try out which one to use as the main device for their production before using the AK-1 and AK-2 dedicated cut and loop devices. (The AK-1 and AK-2 are superior in terms of expressiveness for both cut and loop.)

Product Specifications

• High quality aluminum construction
• Cut pile height: Approximately 14mm (approximately 12mm if you switch to loop pile) *Please refrain from adjusting the pile length as it is very complicated and may cause damage. Please note that adjusting the pile length will void the warranty.
• Weight: Approx. 1.4 kg
• Universal voltage 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz *Can be used directly with outlets in Japan

*Made in China (inspected and shipped domestically in Japan)

*During the import process, there may be some scratches or dents on the box. Also, some items may have minor scratches or stains on the main body, but this will not affect the tufting function, so we cannot accept returns or exchanges. Thank you for your understanding.

*Please be aware that we are an authorized dealer and therefore you can purchase with confidence. ( Please be aware of counterfeit products on other online shopping sites.)

* After use, be sure to remove any hair or debris using a thin brush or cotton swab. Also, apply oil regularly (about once every two weeks). Neglecting maintenance can cause breakdowns. Be sure to do so.

■About warranty■

Warranty period: 90 days from date of purchase

For initial defects or natural failures within the warranty period, maintenance is free once, but from the second time onwards, a fee will be charged (shipping costs will be borne by the customer).

After 90 days from the date of purchase: Maintenance fee is 4,000 yen (shipping costs paid by customer)

◾️Carpet trimmer Rug clipper

https://rugmatag.com/products/carpet_trimmer
These clippers are perfect for finishing cut pile rugs.

Voltage: 100-240V, 50-60Hz (can be used directly with any outlet in Japan)

Power: 200W

Speed: 2000-6000RPM

Size: 4.5×18cm

Weight: 300g

*Oil is not included due to import restrictions. Please purchase oil for the clipper separately.

・Country of origin: China (inspected and shipped domestically in Japan)

・We guarantee a 90-day return or exchange for defective products only. *Please note that products that break due to use other than intended will not be eligible for exchange.

◾️One-touch carpet trimmer guide (easy to remove)

https://rugmatag.com/products/carpet-trimmer-guide-clear
A trimmer guide with a fixed blade angle that makes it easy to achieve uniform pile length.

*When working, be careful not to cut too much and use too much force.

*Make sure to insert the trimmer all the way in before using.

*The acrylic part is protected with a sticker. Please peel it off before use.

*This product is not compatible with replacement blades for trimmers with 5-level height adjustment. Please be careful when purchasing replacement blades.

◾️Dharma ball winder type 1

https://rugmatag.com/products/thread-winding-machine
A convenient ball winder for dividing cone-wound yarn into smaller pieces.

*It can be installed on tables up to about 3cm thick.

*Please pull the silver thread guide firmly until it is no longer wobbly before using.

・Country of origin: China (inspected and shipped domestically in Japan)

◾️ Backing agent for tufting (rug adhesive) Contains anti-mite ingredients

https://rugmatag.com/products/tufting-glue-anti-mite

An adhesive with proven anti-mite properties that is actually used in carpet factories.

Contents: 1kg

Type: Water-based adhesive

Ingredients: Natural rubber, synthetic rubber (SBR)

※made in Japan

◾️Tufting cloth 100cm x 100cm

https://rugmatag.com/products/tufting_cloth

Tufting cloth designed for making rugs and carpets. Comes with yellow guidelines every 5cm.

Material: 20% cotton, 80% polyester

◾️Mesh lining 220×200cm

https://rugmatag.com/products/keke-cloth-mesh

This backing provides a non-slip effect when used in conjunction with the rug adhesive sold in our store. It can be cut to size, making it suitable for complex rug shapes.

Material: 100% rayon

Size: 220×200cm

Color: White

Country of Origin: Japan

*Pattern may vary depending on where the fabric is cut.

◾️Acrylic yarn for tufting (soft acrylic) 200g 6 cones

https://rugmatag.com/collections/tufting-yarn-softacrylic
A set of 6 soft acrylic yarns in standard colors that are frequently used.

◾️Acrylic yarn for tufting (soft acrylic) color chart

https://rugmatag.com/products/tufting-soft-acrylic-color-chart
A color chart of all 92 colors of soft acrylic yarn.