Pre-measured nylon tie-up cords hang from the lamms and are attached to a treadle by sliding the appropriate cords into the treadle slot. The tie-up system is quick and easy to use. Schacht employs a parallel lamm system that gives their looms a light treadling action without any adjustment of tie-up cords. The jacks pivot from two points equidistant from the center and lift the harnesses by pushing up on the center point. The Standard Floor Loom has an underslung jack mechanism to raise the harnesses. These looms are shipped with all the heddles, tie-ups, and other items normally included with an 8-shaft loom. You can purchase a kit to add 4 shafts at a later time. The 4 Now-4 Later model is an 8-shaft loom shipped with 4 shafts installed and the space to add an additional 4 shafts. If you have a keen interest in pattern drafting and weave structures, 8 shafts will allow you to fully develop this interest. The number of harnesses you choose will depend on the kind of weaving you intend to do. The high castle includes a storage tray you will also appreciate holes drilled in the top of the castle uprights for an extension lamp.Īll Standard Floor Looms may be ordered with 8 or 4 Now-4 Later harnesses. Sturdy and reliable, the Standard Floor Loom has a high castle, available with 36″ and 45″ weaving widths.
