What equipment is there for rent?

Those interested in weaving can rent out our Ashford 4 shaft 600mm table loom, which comes with a warping frame, and a raddle along with boat shuttle, bobbins and bobbin winder.

There are also six small rigid heddle looms, Ashford Sample-It looms, which can be rented individually or as a set.

New in 2025: We now have an Ashford 24 inch Rigid heddle loom, for those who want to move on from the smaller Sample-It looms and weave a wider piece of cloth.

For spinning we have 3 wheels:  an Ashford Kiwi Double Treadle Wheel, a Louet Victoria Wheel and an Ashford Traditional spinning wheel. All 3 wheels come with 3 bobbins, a Lazy Kate, a niddy noddy and a pair of hand-carders.

New in 2025: We have very generously been gifted a box charkha from India. Charkhas are used to spin cotton. Indeed Mahatma Gandhi spun cotton on a charkha. Rent out the charkha if you are interested in trying to spin cotton!

For those who are processing their own fleeces or who wish to blend fibres, we have 3 drumcarders available to rent: 2 Ashford Drum Carders (Fine 72 point, 2 speed, 20cm) and one Louet drumcarder (coarser, for strong wool).

NB December 2025: due to a long waiting list, we have to limit rental of drumcarders to one month for the time being. This is to allow us to facilitate as many Guild members as possible to rent a drumcarder. We thank you for your patience and understanding. 

Box Charkha: €10 rental per month plus a refundable €40 security deposit

* price for rental of one loom, to rent the full set please contact rental@weavespindye.ie

Please note: The deposit and rental fees quoted do not include PayPal fees, which will be charged on top of the stated rates.

How do I collect or return the item?

Email rental@weavespindye.ie to arrange collection or transfer from the Rental Coordinator or the Guild Secretary, or in rare cases from the previous renter. Often rentals will be arranged to start and/or end at one of the Guild’s monthly meet ups or other guild events. The Eastern Region Guild Meet is the third Sunday of the month from September to June inclusive in Dublin City.

Please be aware that travel for collecting the rental equipment from the Rental Coordinator or the Secretary will be the responsibility of the renter. The Rental Coordinator will not be solely responsible for travelling to drop off the rental equipment to a renter,  or for collecting it at the end of the rental period. 

How do I pay?

Payment is by Paypal only. You do not need to have a Paypal account to use Paypal, just a debit or credit card. Once you have emailed rental@weavespindye.ie to arrange renting, we will send you an email invoice, and you pay by clicking the button on that. All fees are paid by Paypal invoice, not by cash.

We are a charity – can we rent the equipment for teaching or demonstration purposes?

The Guild is very happy to help raise money for charity, and the use of the items at public events also raises the profile of the crafts, which is one of our goals. Send us an email at rental@weavespindye.ie for our rates.

Can I rent more than one item at a time?

The wheel and drum carder may be rented together, otherwise it is not possible to rent more than one item at a time. Exceptions are made for events etc.

How long can I keep it?

Rental will be for one or two months, depending on demand. A waiting list will apply.

Can I borrow equipment for longer than the time specified?

Rental can be extended to three months, provided there is no waiting list for that item.

I’m not a member – can I rent the equipment anyway?

You must be a current member to avail of the scheme, if your membership for this year needs to be renewed the details are here. Membership is only €20 for 12 months from the date you signe up.

Please note that a member has to remain a member for the duration of the rental period. Cancelling the membership during the rental period would mean that we would ask the renter to return the rented equipment to us immediately.

Any other queries, please email rental@weavespindye.ie.