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Ak Duo Starter Kit- The essential

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Ak Duo Starter Kit- The essentialTufting Starter Kit AK DUO Edition Start making rugs with a complete tufting starter kit built around the AK DUO tufting gun. This 2 in 1 machine lets you work in both cut pile and loop pile, so you can experiment with different textures while using one tufting gun. The kit also includes professional polyester cotton tufting cloth and a sturdy tufting frame. Just add yarn and finishing materials. Whats Included 1 x AK DUO Tufting Gun A versatile 2 in


Tufting Starter Kit - AK DUO Edition


Start making rugs with a complete tufting starter kit built around the AK DUO tufting gun. This 2-in-1 machine lets you work in both cut pile and loop pile, so you can experiment with different textures while using one tufting gun. The kit also includes professional polyester-cotton tufting cloth and a sturdy tufting frame. Just add yarn and finishing materials.


What’s Included




  • 1 x AK DUO Tufting Gun - A versatile 2-in-1 tufting machine for cut pile and loop pile. It is a practical choice for beginners and makers who want to try both tufting styles without switching machines.


  • Premium Tufting Cloth - A high-quality polyester-cotton blend with guide lines for easier stretching and design placement. Select your size:

    • 1 x 4 meter

    • 2 x 2 meter

    • 4 x 4 meter




  • Sturdy Tufting Frame - Choose the workspace that fits your projects:

    • 70 x 70 cm

    • 90 x 90 cm




Why Choose the AK DUO Kit?




  • Cut and loop pile in one machine: The AK DUO includes a separate loop needle, making it easy to switch between a soft cut-pile finish and a classic loop-pile texture.


  • Beginner-friendly setup: A clear foundation for your first rug project, with the main tools you need to start tufting.


  • Smooth and adjustable: The AK DUO has adjustable speed control, so you can start slowly and build confidence as you learn.


  • Good fabric tension: The frame and tufting cloth are designed to work together, helping your fabric stay tight while you tuft.


About the Name AK DUO


Some suppliers use names like “AK Pro” for similar 2-in-1 tufting guns. At Tuftingshop we call this model AK DUO, because its main advantage is the ability to work in both cut pile and loop pile. It is a versatile starter-friendly machine, not our most advanced professional model.


Finish Your Rug


To complete your rug, you will also need yarn and finishing materials such as latex glue, backing fabric and trimming tools. These are sold separately.


Quick Specs




  • Gun type: AK DUO, cut and loop pile


  • Gun color: Customer choice


  • Cloth: Professional-grade polyester-cotton tufting cloth


  • Frame sizes: 70 x 70 cm or 90 x 90 cm


  • Best for: Beginners and makers who want both cut pile and loop pile options


  • Not included: Yarn, glue, backing and trimming tools



FAQs

What is the difference between the AK-I and the AK DUO? The AK-I is a dedicated cut-pile tufting gun. The AK DUO can be used for both cut pile and loop pile, so you can create different textures with one machine.


Is the AK DUO the same as the AK Pro? Some shops use the name AK Pro for a similar 2-in-1 tufting gun. We use AK DUO to describe the machine more clearly: it is a dual-function cut and loop pile tufting gun.


Is the AK DUO easy for beginners? Yes. The adjustable speed makes it easier to learn the rhythm of tufting, and the option to use both cut and loop pile gives you room to experiment as your skills grow.


Which frame size should I pick? The 70 x 70 cm frame is useful for small spaces and wall hangings. The 90 x 90 cm frame gives you more room for larger rug designs.




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Charla Leeson
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Fabulous toy!!
Size: Large Triple
My GSD is always up for a good game of tug-o-war. I purchased these in large and I think I love them as much as my dog. They are super strong and hold up to his 100lb self pulling on one end and my “blah blah-lb” self pulling on the other. (Ha! You thought I would say how much I weigh) I even bought another pair for our cabin so we have some to play with at both places. He isn't a sit and chew on things kind of dog. He gets plenty of playtime and bully sticks for chewing. Not to mention that I wouldn't let him use them as a chew toy anyway. There are toys for play and toys for chew. Therefore, I cant say anything on how they hold up for chewers. So if you let your dog just sit and chew on it instead of giving them something designed for strong chewers, then no it might not hold up to that. All I can say is my German Shepherd is 100lbs with sharp teeth and stronger than me now and honestly he is probably stronger than I have ever been in my life, and they hold up to the pulling and tugging of both of us. Thats what they're designed for and they serve their purpose excellently.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2026
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Justmy2centsworth
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 1
Won't purchase this one again.
Size: Large Triple
J.W. used to make a ring toy such as this, that was softer & thicker with a smaller black ring in the middle, that our dogs all, absolutely loved!!!!! But this one totally bores them to the point none of the dogs will pay it any attention! Please bring back the original 3 ring toy, that J.W. has now changed to just the one ring! I feel like they must have discontinued the toy with the 3 rings they used to sell, with the smaller black ring in the middle? I won't waist my $ on another one of these! Sadly, none of our 3 dogs will play with this specific toy at all! & I generally prefer to purchase J.W. brand toys for our dogs. But this toy doesn't attract them in anyway. It just sits around.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2026
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Brenda W
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 3
Great idea but didn't hold up!
Size: Large
My dog and I really enjoyed this as a tug toy to use where it kept my hands away from accidental nips. When we initially got it we let her play solo with it after our tug session and I noticed that she left little teeth puncture holes so we packed it away for awhile and exclusively used the other new toy we bought for her. After a few weeks we took this back out and, again, we loved it and this time I allowed her to play with it longer and although it was showing a lot of the little tooth marks it seemed to be holding up so I left it out with her. None seemed deep, just seemed like impressions from her teeth. We continued to enjoy it for about a week where she'd carry it over to us for tug sessions, loop it on our feet when we were sitting watching tv and chewing on it a bit. I'd look at it when we'd tug and, like I said above, it seemed to be holding up. After one session of tug when she took it off to chew on and I was watching some tv I checked on her after awhile and she had bitten through the black side and had chewed up into small pieces about a two inch section of it. Small, little hard bits were in a pile on the floor. She didn't just bite through, it had broken into small, little pieces and hopefully I was able to get all of them and she didn't swallow any! So if you want to get this exclusively as just a tug toy and not something for your dog to chew on and plan on putting it away after I think it will be okay for that and should last but if your dog is a serious chewer like ours is you may not want them to be allowed to chew on this. Seemed like it was going to last and then suddenly I was throwing away half of it and hoping she didn't eat any of the black bits. We still have the yellow side and will take that out for some tugging but no longer for her to play with freely!! She did tremendously love running around with this thing and would flip up the loose end and hook it on her face or our feet and was so cute to watch her!! Wish it had lasted!!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2013
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Sean
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 5
Name holds true.
Size: Large Triple
Just bought my second set of these.. first set lasted my healer almost 4 years and are still together but starting to split at the smaller seams so you can’t play as aggressive as my dog would like. We bought the second set and now she has her second wind! She loves tugging and I love knowing this toy will last a good while especially with an active dog!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
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Mary Rohrich
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 5
Doggy approved
Flavor Name: Chicken, Size: 12 Ounce (Pack of 1)
My dog loves them!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026

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