Frequently Asked Questions
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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...
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: ...
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....
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...
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...