GRATTOIRS
We h
ave finally found a metal worker with the skill and the will to create grattoirs for us. Grattoirs are the French version of the comb used to push the weft into position for tapestry. A grattoir will place the weft with enough slack (bubble) that it will easily cover the warp. It is used in conjunction with the beater, not to replace it. We have found a talented machinist to make these grattoirs for us out of stainless steel. We have them available in two sizes, three tooth spacings and two surface finishes. Kathe has found that she likes the feel of the textured finish. Each size and tooth can be ordered in either finish, but you must allow extra time for the manufacturing.Small Grattoir is 3mm (1 3/16th inch) across at its widest point. It tapers for ease of holding. Length is 7.5 mm (2 15/16th inch).
Fine Tooth = 10 spaces in 3 mm (10 spaces in 1 3/16th inch) (textured stainless steel)
Medium Tooth= 5 spaces in 3 mm (5 spaces in 1 3/16th inch) (polished stainless steel)
Large Grattoir is 5.5 mm (2 3/16th inch) across at its widest point. It tapers for ease of holding. Length is 7.5 mm (2 15/16th inch). Large Tooth = 5 spaces in 5.5 mm (5 spaces in 2 3/16th inch). Small $10 retail plus shipping and handling Large $20 retail plus shipping and handling. No wholesale at this time.
ENGLISH-STYLE BOBBINS
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Do to a misunderstanding with the wood turner we have making our Swedish-style bobbins, we have a few of these English-style bobbins in two sizes. We will probably not be carrying them after this batch is sold out.
Large bobbin = 6 ½ inches long, thread shank is 2 3/4 inches long.
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