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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Warping, Winding, Other Tools FAQs
Warping, Winding, Other Tools FAQs
FAQs
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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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How do I fix the fold knob on my Wolf loom?
On older Wolf looms, if you completely unscrew the fold knob, the metal T-nut that the knob screws into can slip down inside the castle far enough that you cannot...
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The wheels keep falling out of my Wolf Stroller—how can I fix?
If the insert in the wood that holds the wheel has somehow been damaged, the stroller wheel might fall out. You can try using epoxy to glue the stem part...
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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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What options and accessories are available for Wolf looms?
Schacht sold its first Wolf loom in 1982. Now the Wolf family includes 4 different sizes, all with the X-frame design that you can fold to save space or to...
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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 fold or unfold my Wolf loom?
All Wolf looms fold and unfold in the same way, whether they have 4 shafts or 8 shafts, low castles or high castles. The only exception: all original Wolf Pups, ...
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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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What is a Wolf Height Extender Loom?
It's important to consider ergonomics when you choose a loom. Weaving height, or the distance from the floor to the front beam, will affect your body position and thus your...
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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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Can I weave rugs on my Wolf loom?
Rugs require heavy beating, which puts stress on the frame of the loom. People who weave a lot of rugs typically use a countermarche loom like the Schacht Cranbrook (adding...
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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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How do I set up my Wolf loom when it comes out of the box?
This video shows how to set up a new Baby Wolf. Most of the steps apply to other Wolf looms too—see the assembly manual that came with your Wolf Pup...
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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...