Items for sale are generally available for pick up at our storage unit in Boulder. Please contact donations@handweaversofboulder.org to arrange payment and pick up time. We attempt to identify manufacturers and verify that equipment is functional, but the buyer must determine if items are acceptable. All items are sold as is. All sales are final. 

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Large Eight foot Navajo-style tapestry/rug loom

A very special Navajo-style loom for unlimited tapestry or rug weaving. This custom loom was used and beloved by local tapestry artist Elaine Nixon.

Loom is easy to assemble/disassemble and can be stored flat

Dimensions are 9' wide x 8' tall x 4' deep

Three sturdy pipes for adjusting tension

This is a special loom looking for a special weaver. Make an offer.

Ashford Fringe Twister

Four clips, can be clamped to a table edge

$20

Ashford Stick Shuttles

These shuttles are unfinished wood as shipped from Ashford; can be sanded and finished if desired

One 4" band shuttle with beveled edges for beating, $3

Five 6" stick shuttles, all have sticker markings on one side, $4 each

Glimakra Large Wood Umbrella Swift, 3 available

Opens to 100" circumference, 1-5/8" space for clamp

Retail price $110, $40 each

Electric Ball Winder

Runs and winds yarn into balls; tensioning yarn by hand is needed

Variable speed control does not work

$50

Royal Hand Ball Winder

The original, made in Japan, in like new condition

$30

Schacht Cherry Boat Shuttles

15" regular size

The darker shuttle has the older Schacht logo

Both shuttles have some typical wear marks

Schacht shuttles can be sanded and coated with Danish oil to restore the original finish

Note: Both shuttles are the same size; the camera angle makes them look different

$30 each

Schacht Electric Bobbin Winder

In good to excellent condition
$220 (retail price $440)

Schacht Rag Shuttles

One 14" long - $20

This shuttle is no longer available from Schacht

One 20" long - $25

Schacht Ski Shuttle

24" length, $20

Schacht Rug Shuttle

20" long - $25

This shuttle is no longer available from Schacht

Schacht Pickup Sticks and Stick Shuttles

10" Pickup Stick $5 / 16" Stick Shuttle $8 each / 20" Stick Shuttle $10 each

15" Pickup stick $8

15" Stick Shuttle $8

Schacht Baby Wolf Treadle-Aid Kit

https://schachtspindle.com/products/treadle-aid-kit-for-baby-wolf

$20

Schacht Cardboard Spools

Packages of 10 spools - 3 available

Spool is 4" long with a 3" diameter flange at each end; inner diameter of hole is about 3/8"

Fits on most spool racks; can be used as yarn storage 

$10/package

Schacht Trestle Floor Stand

Fits all sizes of Schacht Flip rigid heddle looms

Schacht tapestry looms and older non-folding rigid heddle looms require additional hardware from Schacht

This stand is currently missing the nylon spacers and 2" knobs for attaching the adjustable arms to the loom; we'll be looking for these in the donated materials; these parts are available from Schacht

Current retail price is $242; $120

Harrisville Designs Cone Holder

Base 8" x 8-3/8"; dowels are 3/4" diameter x 5-3/8" tall from the base

Dowels are not glued in, so it can be stored flat

$20

Harrisville Designs Stick Shuttles

9" and 12" stick shuttles; all have Harrisville stickers on one side

Convenient notch to hold the yarn as you start to wind onto the shuttle

Two 9" shuttles available, $4 each; Eight 12" shuttles available, $5 each

Last updated 09.29.2026