Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I remove or add heddles to a shaft loom?
Equipment required: Strong cotton cord (approx 30” for each shaft) and a tapestry needle with eye large enough for the cord. If the loom is...
Centering The Warp On A Shaft Loom
When you weave on any shaft loom (Cricket Quartet, Schacht Table Loom, Wolf loom, or Standard Floor Loom, your warp should be centered on the...
What does a loom do?
All looms perform the same basic task of holding warp under tension. On the simplest looms, the weaver manipulates a needle threaded with weft yarn...
How do I measure a stainless steel reed? What is "weaving width"?
The stainless steel reed, installed on the beater of your shaft loom, has two jobs: It spaces the warp ends evenly at the sett you...
Do I need more than one reed for my shaft loom?
It's convenient to have reeds at different setts for your Schacht loom: if you're following a pattern, you don't have to adapt the sleying or...
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