Adjust the speed as your confidence grows and keep your movement comfortable.
Tested in our Sydney studio
Chosen for complete beginners
Used by 1,200+ workshop makers
The digital LED display makes the current setting easy to check at a glance.
Select cut pile for a soft clipped surface or loop pile for uncut loops.
Every primary product image matches the blue gun you are buying.
Selected through real beginner tufting experience in our Chippendale studio.
Power supply and included accessories are shown clearly in the product gallery.
Control before complexity
A tufting gun that lets beginners focus on the rug.
New makers already have enough to think about: cloth tension, yarn feeding and following the design. The AK‑V Pro keeps the machine decision clear with adjustable speed, a visible digital display and a comfortable handheld format.
It is the core gun used across our rug-making kits and reflects what we value when helping first-time makers learn steady lines and confident fills.
Choose in seconds
Two decisions: colour and pile style.
Cut pile or loop pile?
- Cut pile: clipped yarn ends create a soft, plush surface.
- Loop pile: yarn remains looped for a textured, durable appearance.
Available variants
- Blue / Cut Pile
- Blue / Loop Pile
Confirmed product features
- Adjustable speed control
- Digital LED speed display
- Comfortable handheld design
- Power supply and accessories shown in gallery
From setup to first line
Four simple stages.
- 1Prepare the frame
Stretch primary tufting cloth firmly across a suitable frame.
- 2Thread the yarn
Feed tufting yarn through the selected gun configuration.
- 3Start slowly
Choose a comfortable speed and practise a straight line.
- 4Build the design
Outline shapes, fill colour areas and keep the gun moving steadily.
Pick the right pile
Cut pile and loop pile at a glance.
DifferenceCut pileLoop pile
Yarn surfaceClipped endsUncut loops
Look and feelSoft and plushTextured and structured
Best forClassic fluffy rugsDefined loop texture
Machine price$309$309
Who it is for
Beginners and returning home makersChoose the AK‑V Pro if you want adjustable control and a clear cut-pile or loop-pile setup.
Who it is not for
Someone expecting a complete rug-making setupYou will also need a frame, primary cloth, yarn, backing and finishing supplies.
Tufting-gun questions
Choose once. Start confidently.
What is the Blue AK‑V Pro Tufting Gun?
The Tuft & Craft Blue AK‑V Pro is a $309 AUD adjustable-speed tufting gun for beginners and returning rug makers. This page offers the blue gun in cut-pile or loop-pile configurations.
Is the AK‑V Pro suitable for beginners?
Yes. Adjustable speed and a digital LED display help new makers begin slowly and check their setting without guesswork.
Should a beginner choose cut pile or loop pile?
Choose cut pile for the familiar soft, clipped rug surface. Choose loop pile if you specifically want visible, uncut loops and a more structured texture.
Can one variant switch between cut pile and loop pile?
The product is sold as separate cut-pile and loop-pile configurations. Select the pile style you want before adding the gun to your cart.
Will I receive the colour shown?
Yes. This product page is specifically for the Blue AK‑V Pro. Select only your preferred pile style before adding it to the cart.
What else do I need to make a rug?
You also need a sturdy tufting frame, primary tufting cloth, suitable yarn, backing and finishing supplies. A complete rug kit is simpler if you do not own these items.
Does it include a power supply?
The product gallery shows the AK‑V Pro with its power supply and included accessories. Review the gallery before ordering and contact Tuft & Craft if you need confirmation of a specific accessory.
Where is this tufting gun tested?
The AK‑V Pro is selected through Tuft & Craft’s hands-on workshop experience in Chippendale, Sydney.
Your first confident line
Choose your pile style and start tufting.
Adjustable control, clear speed display and studio-informed simplicity.
Is this suitable for a beginner?
Yes. Our core range is chosen around the same setup used by first-time makers in our workshops.
How do I know the parts work together?
Compatibility details are listed on each product, and our complete starter kit groups the essential setup in one place.
Can I ask for help?
Yes. Tuft & Craft is a working studio, so our guidance comes from helping real beginners make real rugs.