What accessories and parts fit the 42" Standard Floor Loom?
When we introduced the Standard Floor Loom in 1978, it was available in 36" and 42" weaving widths. We're fairly certain that shafts/harnesses on both sizes had one heddle hook...
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Warping, Winding, Other Tools FAQs
Warping, Winding, Other Tools FAQs
FAQs
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How has the Standard Floor Loom changed?
Schacht introduced its Standard Floor Loom at Convergence in 1978—our first floor loom ever! Its weaving widths, wood, castle style, shaft options, and treadle options have changed since then. Here's...
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How do I wrap a Wolf loom or Standard Floor Loom for moving?
This PDF contains photos and details for wrapping your Wolf loom for long-distance moves. The steps are similar for all Wolf looms and Standard Floor Looms: Fold the loom and secure the...
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How do I remove, move, or add heddles on a shaft loom?
Weavers often need to move heddles from one shaft to another, or add new heddles for a pattern, or remove heddles to make more space. After you add or remove...
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How do I square the beater on my loom?
If the beater on your loom isn't perfectly aligned, it will beat the weft in at an angle. The beater should touch both bumpers when it rests against the castle,...
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Troubleshooting Brakes on Standard Floor and Wolf Looms
Brake Won't Hold Inspect the brake hub (you don’t need to remove it to do this). If the hub is grooved, the cable will not hold properly. Most often grooves...
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How do I adjust heddle bar hooks on my Baby Wolf, Mighty Wolf, or Standard Floor Loom?
The end of the heddle bar hook should be approximately 3" from the outside of the harness frame. If your heddles slide freely on the heddle bars you will not...
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How do I fix "sticky" or "floating" shafts on my loom?
Easy Fixes Check to make sure heddles on different shafts are not catching on each other. Check to make sure that the loom is level. To check level, place a...
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How do I assemble the Standard Floor Loom Trap?
Watch our video!
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What options and accessories are available for Standard Floor Looms?
Schacht created its Standard Floor Loom in 1978. It's come in various sizes and different wood varieties over the years (see below). Currently, it's available in 36" and 45" weaving...
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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 loom. How to do it...
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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 under and over the warp...
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What is a 4-Now 4-Later loom?
Our Baby Wolf, Mighty Wolf, and Standard Floor Looms are available as 4 Now-4 Later looms. The loom is built with 4 shafts installed and space to add 4 additional...