Slim Boat Shuttle - Closed Bottom

GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY REGULATION (GPSR) INFORMATION

Intended Use:
Handcrafted closed-bottom weaving boat shuttle designed to carry weft yarn smoothly through the shed during weaving.

Available Sizes:
• 8"
• 10"
• 12"

Product Configuration:
• Closed Bottom
• One quill
• One yarn guide

Boat Shuttles are offered in multiple wood species. Natural differences in grain, color, figure, and weight are expected and do not change the intended use or safety requirements.


CAUTION — MOVING TOOL

The Boat Shuttle moves through the loom shed during weaving.

• Keep fingers and hands clear of the shuttle path while throwing or passing the shuttle

• Maintain control of the shuttle during use

• Do not intentionally throw the shuttle toward another person

• Keep loose clothing, hair, jewelry, and other objects away from the shuttle path and loom mechanisms

• Stop weaving before adjusting the quill, axle, washers, yarn guide, or other components

• Keep away from children and pets

• This is a weaving tool, not a toy


BEFORE EACH USE

Inspect the shuttle before use.

Do not use the shuttle if:

• The wooden body is cracked, split, severely warped, or damaged

• The closed bottom is cracked, split, loose, or damaged

• The axle is bent, loose, or damaged

• The quill does not fit or rotate normally

• The yarn guide is loose, damaged, rough, or obstructed

• A washer is missing, damaged, or incorrectly positioned

• The ball spring plunger is loose, damaged, or no longer retaining the axle correctly

• Any hardware has become unstable

• Any other damage could interfere with safe or normal use


QUILL SETUP

Closed Bottom Standard Boat Shuttles use one quill.

The intended axle arrangement is:

Washer – Quill – Washer

Before weaving, confirm that:

• The quill fits the axle normally

• The quill rotates freely

• Both washers are present and correctly positioned

• The axle is securely retained

• The quill does not bind against the shuttle body

• Yarn feeds through the yarn guide smoothly


YARN GUIDE

Each shuttle has one yarn guide.

Confirm before use that:

• The yarn guide is securely attached

• Yarn passes through the guide freely

• No rough edge, burr, or damage is present that could snag or cut yarn

Do not use the shuttle if the yarn guide is loose or damaged.


BALL SPRING PLUNGER

The ball spring plunger is part of the axle-retention system.

It should not require normal user adjustment.

Do not alter or adjust the ball spring plunger unless specifically instructed for service or repair.

If the axle no longer retains correctly, discontinue use until the shuttle is inspected or repaired.


CLOSED BOTTOM SAFETY

The closed bottom protects the quill area during normal use and helps provide a smooth underside for passing through the shed.

Before use:

• Inspect the bottom surface for cracks, splits, looseness, or damage

• Make sure the bottom remains securely attached

• Keep the bottom surface clean and free of debris

• Confirm no damaged edge or rough area can snag warp yarn

Do not use the shuttle if the closed bottom is loose or structurally damaged.


LOADING & WINDING

Wind an appropriate amount of weft yarn onto the quill.

Do not overfill the quill.

Excessive yarn buildup may:

• Prevent free rotation

• Rub against the shuttle body

• Interfere with yarn feeding

• Affect shuttle performance

Confirm free quill rotation before weaving.


CHANGING QUILLS

Stop weaving before changing a quill.

Support the shuttle securely.

Remove the axle using the intended method.

Keep track of both washers and reinstall them in the correct order:

Washer – Quill – Washer

Do not substitute incompatible hardware.

After reassembly, verify:

• Correct washer placement

• Axle retention

• Free quill rotation

• Yarn-guide function

before resuming weaving.


SAFE USE

Pass or throw the shuttle through a properly opened shed using controlled weaving movements.

Do not force the shuttle through an undersized or obstructed shed.

If the shuttle catches, binds, or behaves unusually:

• Stop weaving

• Inspect the shed and shuttle

• Check the quill, axle, yarn guide, and closed bottom

• Correct the cause before continuing


CARE & STORAGE

• Remove loose fiber, yarn, and loom debris after use

• Keep the wooden body clean and dry

• Do not soak or submerge the shuttle in water

• Do not use harsh cleaners or chemicals that could damage the wood, finish, metal hardware, yarn guide, or axle components

• Periodically inspect the axle, washers, quill fit, yarn guide, ball spring plunger, and closed bottom

• Store in a dry location

• Protect from heavy impact, crushing, excessive heat, and excessive moisture

• Keep axle hardware and washers with the shuttle

• Do not use a shuttle with cracked wood, loose hardware, or damaged components