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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How to center the warp on a shaft loom
When you weave on any shaft loom, your warp should be centered on the loom. How to do it Every weaving project has a specific measurement known as "width in...
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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...
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Why is my loom's ratchet dog missing?
Unless someone removed the ratchet dog from your loom, it isn't missing—it's hiding. The ratchet dog on the Wolf looms and Standard Floor Loom can be flipped up, and then...
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Can I make my 4-shaft loom into an 8-shaft loom?
The simple answer is "yes," if you own a 4 Now-4 Later loom. There are several ways to tell: Look inside the castle of your loom, where the shafts sit...
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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 want. It beats the weft...
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I'm not getting a shed on my Wolf loom or Standard Floor Loom—is there an easy fix?
If you finish warping your loom and don't get a shed when you raise shafts, there are only 3 causes. First, does your warp go over the back beam? If...
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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 width in reed. However, if...
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What is the best way to warp my shaft loom?
Floor looms, table looms, and dobby looms are all shaft looms—they have a stainless steel reed and 4 to 8 shafts that hold the heddles. Shaft looms are generally warped...
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Where do I find the serial number on my Wolf loom or Standard Floor Loom and what does it mean?
Schacht released the Standard Floor Loom in 1978; it's gone through some changes since then. The Wolf family started with the Baby Wolf in 1982, followed by the Mighty Wolf...
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How do I install apron bars and apron cords on my Wolf loom or Standard Floor Loom?
Apron bars and cords are installed in one of two ways on Schacht products: Multiple short cords hang straight from the beam to the apron bar. One long cord is...
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What's the best way to cover my Wolf loom or Standard Floor Loom?
If you want to protect your Schacht loom from sunlight, dust, pet hair, etc., we recommend using a cotton sheet. It's important to let air circulate under the cover.
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How do I replace the foam tape on my loom?
Foam tape sits on the cloth beam supports of your Wolf loom or Standard Floor Loom so the shafts have a cushion to rest upon. Over time, the tape can...
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How do I choose stainless steel reeds for my loom?
It's best to buy reeds that match the weaving width of your loom. If you buy a narrower reed, it limits the weaving width of your projects. To determine the...