If you have found that your beater does not come up square to the front beam, the first and most important thing to check is the level of the floor, as an un-level loom will cause the beater to go slightly out of square. Check the level of the loom by placing a level on […]
Read MoreAdjusting Heddle Bar Hooks on a 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 need to make any adjustment to the hooks. If you do need to adjust the heddle bar hook, follow the instructions below. Remove the harnesses […]
Read MoreStandard Floor and Wolf Loom Brake
– 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 will appear at either edge where the hub butts up against the hub flanges. If you find grooves, the brake hub needs to be […]
Read MoreSticky or Floating Harnesses
Easy Fixes – Check to make sure that the loom is level. To check level, place a level across the front beam and then the back beam. If the loom is not level, you can place a wood shim or rubber level (found at hardware stores) under one of the legs. You can also try […]
Read MoreSelling old equipment
We do not buy back used equipment, and are unable to provide information on the value of used equipment since this depends heavily on the condition of the equipment and your local market. See the Price List for information on current retail prices or contact a local Schacht Retailer for assistance.
Read MoreWhat is a “Four Now – Four Later” Loom?
“Four Now – Four Later” (4N4L) is a loom shipped with four shafts installed, and with the capacity to add an additional four shafts. You can purchase a kit to add four shafts at a later time. 4N4L looms are shipped with all the treadles, heddles, tie-ups and other items normally included with an eight […]
Read MoreCan I add extra harnesses/shafts to my loom?
Looking down at the loom from above, if the loom has empty channels in the castle, then you can add four shafts. If there are no empty channels, then you cannot add shafts. A four shaft loom (without the empty channels) cannot be converted to an eight shaft loom.
Read MoreAll Loom Serial Number History
We’re happy to help you with any problems you may have with your Schacht equipment. Before you call, verify the type of loom and have the serial number ready. Especially for older equipment, we can’t effectively help you without this information. Some very early looms were not assigned serial numbers. If your loom was built […]
Read MoreHow Old Is My Standard Floor Loom?
Standard Floor Loom: The serial number can be found in the middle of the cross piece under the harnesses at the front of the loom. On older looms, the serial number may be on the castle side. After September 1987, the serial number is the date of assembly (mmddyy.) FL4 – FL8 = 4 or 8 […]
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