CUT PILE vs. LOOP PILE | which rug tufting gun should I get and what's the difference?

When it comes to choosing a tufting gun, you have a few options! In this video, I'll outline the differences between the AK-I Cut Pile Tufting Gun and the AK-II Loop Pile Tufting Gun from Tuft the World (tuftinggun.com).
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1:27 | About the machines
2:00 | Cut pile info and threading
3:24 | Loop pile info and threading
4:50 | Demonstrations
9:12 | Final result
10:14 | Decision factors
LOOP PILE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DEMO
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[@tiffanywilliams3563]

I’ve been looking into adding tufting as a hobby along with including it in my artwork. This was extremely helpful. Such great advice! Definitely going to get a cut style vs the loop.

[@jeppy82]

you have the best tufting videos. your explanations are concise and easy to watch. love your creations and thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@championfreyja]

this was SO helpful for a beginner like me. i have brain damage that impacts my cognitive learning, and tutorials that aren't super visual and don't explain every little detail are really hard to understand for me. this is maybe the 5th video i've watched on it and i finally understand how this process works!! thank you, tufting looks really fun and i think it'd be a great evolution for my artwork.

[@TheSpelledMilk]

So right Dakato... All the videos forget to tell you major details. Have you heard "20 years in the Dakotas" by Hole? One of my all time favorite songs.

[@viscache1]

I can appreciate that. I was in a climbing accident with several small splinters of granite that broke off inside my temporal lobe. I learned to write again but my speech is not as good…and the headaches… I have so much trouble learning and relearning. I feel like a five year old in a college class for the simplest things. I saw these guns on Alibaba and thought I would check it out. The idea of making customer rugs for kids rooms that they design with crayon and paper…seems like a terrific way to pass my time…now that ‘they’ don’t trust me in the medical field anymore…life changes. We learn to cope.

[@trinbin7773]

This is the most helpful video I have ever seen in my life. THANK YOU!!

[@rameshweston2805]

I'm super stoked with this video, thanks so much. I've decided to give tufting and punch needle a crack, I've been trying to figure out whether to get a loop or a cut, this video helped a lot.

[@TheEconomist79]

This was a really legit and informative video. I'm helping my daughter do this, and we can now start learn-playing! Thank you!

[@SabrinaWazien]

Im not into rufting rug but I love to see people doing their rugs! Thank you for the explanation!

[@tresorpembele3490]

Thank for this great video. It's so simple how you make it so simple and easy to understand. Keep up the good work

[@aliciadillipree19]

I thank you for your videos. I just ordered mine and some other things and got $76 off using your code!! I’m a single mom, I just lost my job. I was looking at doing this for months but was fearful but I jumped out there, put my credit card info in and hit pay(my eyes was closed) 😂. But seriously I prayed and I’m trusting. I’m so excited to tell the kids about the new business!! I can’t wait to get my items. Sorry for the long story, but I’m super excited about my new endeavor. Thanks again

[@raniaalioueche1840]

Good luck with your business!!!

[@aliciadillipree19]

Hey Guys I got my Gun!!!!!! They say it ain’t no fun when the rabbit gets the gun.😂😂 I have my business name also. I’m so excited!!! I’ll send update on my first rug!! Thanks again for your help

[@ImaneNL]

@@aliciadillipree19 which one do you get the loop one or the cut one ...and which 9ne of them is the best

[@takogogishvili5202]

heyyy good luck

[@yb4671]

You are going to be fabulously successful! Your faith and determination will take you far. Please don’t not be too discouraged by the inevitable setbacks that may come. Based on your words, I am sure that you will allow nothing to stand in your way. Congratulations on your upcoming successful journey!☺️

[@okt8491]

Thank you soo much for this, I’ve been deliberating for months and ready to make my purchase and this guide has helped me immensely 🙌🏽

[@phlee1629]

im in the same boat now, if you ever did happen to purchase a gun, which one did you get? and do you like it?

[@elihoneybee241]

I'm about to receive my cut pile and this was the perfect refresher that I needed! Thank you!

[@almighty-youngin6692]

Are you waiting till April too?

[@BaderALThuwaini]

Learned a lot thank you so much for telling me the difference between them ☺️

[@glendyllcasia3475]

Appreciate you and the knowledge you share with us! Thank you love 💐

[@novathemallie375]

Just ordered my cut pile tufting gun. Thanks for the discount code

[@SNUPE_FOXX92]

I'm definitely getting a cut pile, snipping after each line seems time consuming lol ✂️

[@beefknuckles]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@shinycharizard5869]

I thought I had to go with the loop gun when I first started but after this I'm glad I'm considering the cut pile gun over the loop gun! the look, price, and what I have in mind seems like the cut pile gun will be a lot better than a loop gun. at least starting off. thanks!

[@bl3h]

Your videos are so helpful, thank you! Could you please do a video explaining the packaging and shipping, and the costs associated with that?

[@kellyebrown5850]

As someone who’s merely an interior design student trying to get a visual to understand how tufting for carpeting and flooring works, this was extremely helpful! :)

[@basketball7515]

youre dope for putting this up & u answered all questions i had :) Thank U!

[@electricfaze]

This was incredibly helpful thank you!!!

[@sunnyr6c297]

I used your Magic15 last night. I ordered Loop tufting machine. I wanted watch this video before I deciding...

[@octayviarobinson9321]

Thank you so much! I haven't purchased yet but this was helpful, I like your videos. I just subscribed!

[@kaileyjames1083]

This was incredibly helpful thank you so much!!

[@hananalamoudi6547]

Love your videos❣️ very helpful✨

[@ionostro]

Thank you, the video is very educational and entertaining and you teach it in a simple and pleasant way. Greetings from Chile SouthAmerica

[@madison1234566]

Your videos are so helpful! Thank you!

[@AdamJasperr]

This is an amazing video! I’m getting ready to try out rug making and you made choosing the type of tufting gun so easy!

[@kalorhasenkamp2554]

It’s been 6 months, update?

[@AdamJasperr]

@@kalorhasenkamp2554 yes, I’ve completely fallen in love with my cut pile gun!!! I have yet to try loop pile, but I’ve made tons and tons of beautiful cut pile rugs!

[@kalorhasenkamp2554]

@@AdamJasperr awesome,!

[@glenswart1115]

This was so great. Thank you!

[@elliemetz1887]

Thank you so much for this video! I learned so much before I make a pretty big financial decision. Instantly subscribed

[@mateogomez9968]

Thank you so much for doing this video, i really needed it and it was soo helpfull. Bless you

[@Butterfly-ex9to]

thank so much I'm just getting started and was wonder which gun to buy this video helped me.

[@hlengiwequeeneth2705]

Thank you for a very informative video.

[@abbeyhowe1732]

This is so helpful thank you

[@DR-op1og]

9:48 The phenomenon that AJ Makes is talking about here is known as “metamerism” in the field of color theory. This is something more typically seen in neutral & near white colors. Two materials may appear to match under one type of light but not under a different light (sunlight vs. fluorescent for instance) due to the way the light refracts. In this case, the cut ends of the yarn seem to absorb some light causing it to appear dingy compared to the looped yarn which is reflecting more of the light causing it to be a lighter, cleaner color (think of the difference between a pile of glitter vs a sheet of metallic Mylar: the sheet of material will appear evenly shiney where only some of the glitter fragments will appear shiney as others will be angled in ways that don’t successfully reflect as much light & therefore look dark compared to their neighbors). It’s highly applicable in textiles as different fibers will also present this issue (for instance if you want to match white wool to white nylon: the natural wool will never be a bleached white, so to match the color, the nylon would actually have to be colored somewhat yellow and checked under different types of light. If you simply bought two materials labeled “white” the nylon will inevitably be whiter and brighter than the wool.

[@angwenyimark]

This is super informative.

[@salgido]

Great info. Thank you so much! Liked and subscribed!

[@STICK2DASCRIPT56]

Visited tuff the world to day I live down the street from them. They were very helpful and gave me great advice as a new rug maker 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@copewitascope]

Great video 🔥

[@giacatpham2607]

Your video helps a lot! Thank you

[@amandacorwin2241]

This was an awsome qnd soo informative

[@Heyjaybird]

I'm a new sub..trying to figure out what I all need to start making rugs..cuz this is cool

[@Miiista]

You're amazing, thank you so much! No one has show the difference of a cut pile and loop pile tuft gun as well as you! You've saved me a lot of researching.

[@manishpal9881]

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[@thomasdegroat6039]

So interesting how dramatically the color changed

[@yashasvibhatnagar1494]

Thankyou so much , it was indeed a great help :)

[@TNicoleNonchalant]

Just ordered with your discount code. I’m a assuming it was 15% and free shipping !? I’m supper excited I’ve been watching videos all week.!!!

[@design_with_xoliswa]

This is what I needed

[@destinyg.9142]

I just ordered a cut pile gun and am so excited to make rugs! I went all in after also discovering punch needle and tried that out and loved it! I figured I can get the cut pile and when I want to make loop pile like rugs I’ll just do punch needle!

[@ciiro9543]

Good luck on your journey! I’m ordering mine today

[@lemery2]

thank you!!!! so helpful

[@mamikae]

I just ordered a 2 in 1 tufting gun off amazon. I hope it works just as well. Also Ive watched a few of your videos but I will be watching lots more as I begin my journey. I love the way you demonstrate and explain everything down to the the T’ ✨ appreciate you!

[@lsptv3652]

How did it work?

[@golisha5871]

Update?

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Is it heavy to use?

[@mktoostupid]

I love you yoo! You are very appreciated😇

[@joemovies]

Can you please show a video on how to make the cut pile gun higher thank you love the videos ❤️

[@dradawson3288]

Hey Aj love your videos

[@anemonee]

Very informative!

[@juliannajones6016]

I got the cut pile gun- I’m making my first rug this week ❤

[@kaitkrautheim6886]

I just used your code. Thank you very much!

[@crisr4865]

I ended up getting the loop pile because it was the only one available but u can get the cutpile look just changing the heigth of the loop and shearing it after the glue, its more work but it works 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@pressureflipin1992]

Thats a great tip

[@fatimateles3939]

Thank you so much. You're amazing.

[@mannohara1412]

Thank you so much 💕💐

[@ingenuus225]

¡Muchas muchas gracias! Me explicaste súper bien 🔥 Thanks for making this video

[@luchazo804]

hola, cuál es mejor al final? no me manejo con el inglés

[@simranbathh9407]

Would love to see how you would fix a hole when making your rugs!! By the way, one of my new favourite youtubers, love it and you 🤍🤍

[@annafructose]

thank you so much!

[@maryecho9215]

I use a punch needle to make loop pile rugs so I'll probably get a cut pile gun, so I can do both kinds! :D I really only ever consider the finished product honestly, I'm fine with my needle taking forever lol

[@Stitcher1964]

I love the look of the loop pile...reminds me of old-fashioned rug hooking.

[@DynamicBailey]

You’re pretty fantastic. AND very pretty. Great tutorial. Absolutely nothing was left out. No wonder you’ve gained so many subscribers in just 10 months💖

[@skbrone]

i’m in love! love your content, really showed me (simply) how to get started !

[@kimberlyzickefoose3994]

Loved this video! I’ve been doing punch needle an love the tight neat look it makes and I like the shaggy look the cut pile gun makes. I’m wanting to order a gun and thought I would get the gun that does both style. It’s the weight that has me question it though😄. Money wise it seems more practical to get the 2 in one

[@InnerCityX]

What did you end up getting and how do you like it?

[@kimberlyzickefoose3994]

@@InnerCityX I got the cut pile. I'll loving it. Im not doing anything to big so if I want the loops I'll just punch it.

[@seaurchindestroy]

I have a loop pile gun and love it. I just keep a tiny pair of scissors on a ball chain necklace around my neck. It helps. I deff need a cut pile gun too, though. Looks so fun.

[@AJMAKES137]

I love that idea! I recently got bonsai scissors, which are easy for me to hold while also holding the machine

[@ciscof8659]

That's such a great IDEA I've been struggling this whole time ~__~

[@ninaprotaciom.9977]

i think the loop pile is best for detailed works

[@kinnectar820]

Thanks for the info. Cool that Tuft The World now offers dual purpose machines, I wonder if they are as reliable as the old single purpose units.

[@VHARGETT]

Great video. Learned a lot. I would love to learn this craft. Thanks so much. 👍🏾💕

[@cynthiahemmer8526]

Awesome video, thanks. Do they utilize the same amount of yarn?

[@luanadegus3238]

thanks so much

[@AmyOverby]

i loved this!! i started with punch needle so i love the looped look so i got the loop pile gun! this video was so helpful, i really wanna get both

[@JocelynFTW]

Hey Amy! I’ve really been enjoying your videos and can’t believe I ended up here too

[@AJMAKES137]

I’m glad it was helpful!! I’ve watched one of your punch needle videos and I’m stoked to see what you create with your tufting gun 😊

[@TheDearestOfThings]

My gun converts to do either!

[@imadfaraj9908]

Thank u for the video ! What about 2 in 1 ?

[@dradawson3288]

I used your magic 15 and ordered a cut pile machine.

[@AJMAKES137]

Awesome!! I’m excited for you 😁

[@dinokaledog]

Thanks for this! Can you adjust the pile height for both types? How much?

[@njcamocutie7085]

No vids on your frame? or yarn holder? would love to know about yarn holder especially

[@katesimen3691]

this is a really really great video, thanks for this

[@belroiz]

Sorry if someone has asked this, but are you able to shear a loop pile rug (like in your finishing videos)? It seems like this would essentially turn a loop pile rug into a cut pile rug, but maybe the shearing isn't as even as I'd expect and instead you'd end up with some mottled-looking finish? Thank you!!

[@passionfruit888]

hi there! Your video was so helpful! I ordered mine from Tufting world and it comes in today. I did however have a question and the internet was too helpful… I got Loop pile instead of cut, but if I shave my rugs will that give them the shaggy cut pile look? Or will it make me project fall apart and unravel?

[@andres9143]

Can you do a project using both the loop pile and cut pile guns?

[@fenixac8089]

Hello, thanks for the information. I want to get started in this beautiful job of making rugs, I want to ask you where I can get the gun and if the adjusters are sold separately or is it a gun for each needle, that is, cut pile or loop pile. What do you recommend to start me? thanks for your time. I am from mexico

[@laddy27]

Have you done a review of the V2 (shorter pile) and V3 (longer pile) machines?

[@houdahd394]

شكرا

[@mitchio83]

I ordered a cut pile gun but they sent me a loop pile, i have done several rugs with it and i will tell you that having to snip the yarn after every line sucks.

[@bsummers1386]

I got cut pile, just waiting for my gun to come🥺

[@fatiguedira1508]

Hello! i love your work and I have a Small little question about tufting! How much wool (in meter) do you need for a rug ?hum for exemple a 1x1m rug and using a cut pile gun ? Thank youu ☺️

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Missing this info also. I assume it depends on the thickness of the yarn but some median indication would be really helpful.

[@HunterD619]

the loop gun looks like it would make a cool looking bath mat

[@the12thman49]

Hey I’ve been looking at buying my first tufting gun, and from what I’ve seen the cut pile is more for me, however I’ve seen that there are 2 in 1 tufting guns and for some reason are cheaper, is that because they aren’t as good ?

[@elsamoreno1223]

I wonder why she didn’t mention that these machines hav adjustable speeds you can speed them up or slow them down

[@klowephotography]

I have a cut pile gun. I also for right now have burlap for my first go around and I keep getting holes in my cloth. I see ppl keep using burlap but also saying they get tears in they cloth or just don’t use burlap. But it is very hard to find monks cloths or so when it’s sold out. What kind of cloth do you have agin? Like certain name of it? 100% polyester lol so many different ppl telling me different stuff lol And I got my frame from tuft the world but I feel like it’s not holding my cloth good as well. Any help would be great!!

[@TRC_941]

If you are using #4 medium yarn, do you recommend using 2 strands of yarn?

[@StephRenee812]

My mom asked me what my husband I wanted for Christmas. Every year i say just worry about the kids. Or if you really want to things for my house. So the last 3 years. She has bought me stuff to build my craft room. As in i like to do everything. So she has bought embroidery machine, vinyl machine, then the last a press. So this year she already told me which is gonna be a tufting gun. She already got it in the mail. Now I see this video and didnt realize there were 2 different kinds. So now i have to check incase so we can send it back. Anyways. I love crocheting and have a good bit kf yarn. Someone gave me 2 bags full of vintage yarns. And I was going to give them to the nursing homes. But now I think I'll give half and keep half. Loll so does it matter what yarn is being used. I see lots of people using crochet acrylic yarn.

[@TheSpelledMilk]

NEW HERE. Grateful I found you. 👍 "Subscribed"

[@shenee1721]

Im having trouble keeping the yarn in my tufting gun do you have any suggestions?

[@mariaalejandrahidalgo5393]

Hi AJ I have a big question please, what kind of fabric is the one you are using in this video?

[@audreydankelman9594]

Can you tell us how long it takes to tuft a carpet with a simple design? (3.2 feet by 3.2 feet)

[@Aletty-pl8gn]

Am interested