Equipment Rental

Renting of NFG Equipment

The Guild has a collection of equipment that can be rented; such as spinning wheels, dye pots, ball winders, looms, drum and hand carders, bobbin winders and the like. To rent equipment you must sign it out of the rental book located on the table in the library. The rental book has instructions on what deposit is required for each piece of equipment and what the charge is for each.  Access to specialized equipment is a valued benefit of your Northern Fibres Guild membership.  Our rental rates are very low to encourage use of the equipment. Please treat the equipment with care, and bring any maintenance needs to the attention of the equipment coordinator.

Rental Policy

  1. Only current Northern Fibres Guild members may rent equipment.
  2. There is a 3-month waiting period before new members may rent equipment.
  3. LOOMS may only be rented on meeting nights or by arrangement with the equipment co-ordinator.
  4. If you are renting or returning other equipment outside of the regular meeting, please contact the equipment co-ordinator with your rental info. 

Rental Fees

  1. All rentals are monthly. Rental rates can be found here.
  2. A deposit is required for all rentals. The amount is based on approximately 10% of the replacement value of the equipment.
  3. All deposits must be by cheque. The cheque will not be cashed, and returned when the equipment is returned in good working order.
  4. First month’s rental (minimum) is due at the time of renting. Payment may be by cash or cheque.
  5. Please leave your deposit cheque in the envelope provided.

Equipment Manuals

Several pieces of NFG equipment have manuals on assembly and proper use. If you are using one of these pieces of equipment, please use the links to information provided below: