How do I choose a loom?
We hear this question constantly, and it's complicated! Start with some basic questions: What do I want to weave? How much space do I have? What can I afford? What's...
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Warping, Winding, Other Tools FAQs
Warping, Winding, Other Tools FAQs
FAQs
How do I choose a loom?
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Can I convert a Single Treadle Matchless to a Double Treadle?
If your spinning wheel is in good condition, it can be converted to a double treadle. Actual shipping charges for shipping your wheel back to you will be added to...
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My new Schacht product arrived with broken parts or parts missing—how can I get replacements?
If you bought your product on this website and it arrived with broken parts, contact Customer Service. If you purchased from a Schacht dealer, contact them and ask them to follow...
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Why is it hard to treadle my Matchless or Schacht-Reeves spinning wheel?
The Matchless and Schacht-Reeves wheels have solid wood drive wheels. The Sidekick, Flatiron, and Ladybug have nylon drive wheels, which are significantly lighter. It takes more treadling effort to set...
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How has the Matchless spinning wheel changed?
We introduced the Matchless spinning wheel in 1987, with a single treadle. In 1996, we began making double treadle wheels. The treadles rested on a metal treadle support. The mother-of-all...
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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 and when did the mother-of-all change on the Ladybug and Matchless?
We improved the mother-of-all (MOA) on the Ladybug and Matchless in early 2012. Updated MOAs for both wheels have a groove in the top to hold the spring and string; there's...
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What is the weaving sett of my Lilli Loom, School Loom, or Easel Weaver?
Schacht's Lilli Loom, School Loom, and Easel Weavers all have beam teeth. They have a sett of 5-1/2 or 6 ends per inch (EPI), due to slight variations in our...
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How do I use the Ultra Umbrella Swift?
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How do I assemble the Lilli Loom?
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How do I adjust the rear bearing on my Sidekick?
You'll need a #2 Phillips screwdriver. With the flyer assembly installed, make sure the front and rear maidens are vertical and pushed against their stops. Secure the maidens with the...
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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 warp a rigid heddle loom with two heddles?
These instructions and diagrams refer to the Flip rigid heddle loom. 1. Measure warp chains for indirect warping. We don’t recommend the direct method with two heddles.2. Secure the warp...