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2-year warranty · spare parts included · shipped from our EU warehouse · 14-day returns

Which tufting gun should you choose?

All our tufting guns make cut and loop pile. The difference is pile height, noise and who they're built for.

• AK-V: best tufting gun for most makers. Our newest model. Brushless DC motor, up to 60% less noise, lower vibration, front LED light and a real-time speed display. Pile height 14 mm, weight 1.4 kg. Quiet enough to tuft in an apartment.
• AK-1H: long pile tufting gun. Adjustable pile up to 40 mm, plug-and-play, no air compressor needed. A stronger, heavier machine (2 kg) for makers who already have tufting experience.
• AK-1N Duo: the original. The gun we've relied on since 2019 and the predecessor of the AK-V. Pile height 8–16 mm, just 1.4 kg, and you switch between cut and loop by swapping one element.

New to tufting? Start with the AK-V. It's the newest, quietest and easiest to control.

Cut pile, loop pile or both?

Cut pile trims the yarn at the tip for a soft, velvety surface. Loop pile leaves the loops whole for a flatter, harder-wearing texture. Because every tufting gun we sell does both, you can mix textures in one rug and add depth to your design. On the AK-V you switch by deactivating the scissors.

Long pile tufting gun

A standard tufting gun stops at a medium pile height. For shaggy, sculpted rugs you need a long pile tufting gun like the AK-1H, which tufts up to 40 mm. Combine it with a standard gun to carve height differences into one design.

How does a tufting gun work?

A tufting gun pushes yarn through primary tufting cloth that's stretched tight on a frame. A motor drives the needle back and forth while the gun feeds yarn, so you build the pile stitch by stitch as you guide it across the cloth. The speed dial sets how fast you go: start slow and speed up as your lines get steadier.

What else do you need besides a tufting gun?

• Primary tufting cloth to tuft into
• A tufting frame to stretch the cloth tight
• Tufting yarn in the colours of your design
• Backing glue and secondary backing to finish your rug

Prefer one order? Our tufting starter kits bundle a tufting gun with the essentials.

Warranty, spare parts and care

Every tufting gun is a genuine machine, quality-checked in the EU and backed by a 2-year warranty, where most sellers give three months. Spare parts come in the box. Oil the moving parts regularly, keep the gun free of yarn dust and store it dry, and it will keep running for years.

Tufting gun FAQ

What is the best tufting gun for beginners?

The AK-V. It does cut and loop pile, has a real-time speed display and makes up to 60% less noise, so it's easy to learn on.

Is a tufting gun the same as a tufting machine?

Yes. Tufting gun, tuft gun, rug tufting gun and tufting machine all mean the same handheld tool.

What's the difference between the AK-V and the AK-1N Duo?

The AK-V is the newer model: a brushless motor, less noise and vibration, an LED light and a speed display. The AK-1N Duo is the proven original, with a pile height of 8–16 mm.

Can a tufting gun make long pile?

Standard tufting guns stop at a medium pile height. For pile up to 40 mm, choose the AK-1H long pile tufting gun.

Is a tufting gun loud?

Tufting guns make noise, but the AK-V's brushless motor makes up to 60% less noise, so you can tuft in an apartment.

Do your tufting guns work everywhere in Europe?

Yes. They run on 100–240V and come with an EU plug.

How long is the warranty?

Every tufting gun has a 2-year warranty.