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Tapestry beaters allow you to pack in picks of weft yarn, across an entire row of weaving or in small areas. They're perfect for tapestry looms and other small looms when you're weaving a weft-dominant or weft-faced fabric. Our 3 styles are made of hard maple with a smooth Danish oil finish:

Our new Duet beater comes with interchangeable metal combs, set at 8 ends per inch and 12 ends per inch. To change combs, just loosen the screw in the handle, swap out the comb, and then retighten the screw.

The Flatiron Spinning Wheel rises from a flat-packed box much like Boulder’s iconic Flatirons tilted up from a once-horizontal position. The elegant design of the formed maple ply body calls upon the same drama that makes the Flatirons so striking. This unique Saxony style wheel is anything but traditional, much like the company’s hometown of Boulder, Colorado.

The superb Flatiron Spinning Wheel is customizable; you can build it with either the flyer on the left or the right. With self-aligning bearings in the maidens, and a fully adjustable drive wheel, the whole system is sure to spin true. The clever quick-release lever makes changing out bobbins trouble-free.

The Flatiron Spinning Wheel can be set up in all three tension systems  (Scotch tension, double drive, and bobbin lead). The Flatiron comes with medium and fast whorls; the extra slow, slow, high, and super high speed whorls can also be used for a wide range of rations (available for separate purchase).

Included acccessories: poly drive band, threading hook, 3 travel bobbins, medium and fast whorls, and a double drive band.

Optional accessories sold separately. Please contact Josh directly with any questions about purchasing a spinning wheel. We are able to offer Schacht's full line of spinning wheels and equipment by special order, in addition to what we have in stock.

We usually have one Flatiron in stock, boxed, and ready to ship. There is some self assembly required for the Flatiron. We do allow this wheel to oversell. In the event that the wheel is not in stock, it will ship directly to you from Schacht.

Please contact us by phone, in person, or email for any questions you have about purchasing a wheel. We encourage you stop by the studio and take the Flatiron for a test spin, as well as, the other wheels we carry from Schacht! 

Flip, our folding rigid heddle loom, is comfortable, compact, sturdy, and a pleasure to weave on. Designed for high performance, this loom folds in a jiffy for storage or transport.

Weave in comfort. Choose three different weaving modes: use the rear leg for hooking to a table edge, clamp it to a table for stand-up weaving, or install it on our convenient trestle stand. Warp in a flash. With the Flip Bag, you can easily take Flip along with you.

Fine-toothed nylon ratchets provide precise tension control. The conveniently located heddle blocks on the sides of the loom hold the rigid heddle in the up, down, or neutral position. The heddle, available in 5, 8, 10 and 12 dents per inch, is made of durable ABS plastic, with large eyes and slots. Flip is ideal for plain weaves and pick-up patterns.

Our designed-in two-heddle capabilities make it easy and natural to weave with two heddles.

Included with Flip are clamps and a warping peg for direct-loom warping. We include instructions for both direct and pre-measuring methods. Our top cross braces allow long warps, up to 5-6 yards (depending on yarn weight and winding paper), to be wound on the beams without impacting the size of the shed.

Our Flip Looms are available in 15”, 20”, 25”, and 30″ weaving widths, and includes one 8 dent reed, warping peg, 2 shuttles, 2 clamps, threading hook, and complete warping and weaving instructions.

Optional Accessories (Not Included) Sold Separately:

• Trestle Stand
• Additional 5-, 8-, 10-, or 12-dent reeds
• Variable Dent Reed
• Shuttle Trap
• Flip Loom Storage Bag

Schacht’s Fringe Twister makes creating the final finishing touch quick, easy and comfortable. We’ve re-designed the traditional straight style twister into our curvaceous one. It wasn’t aesthetics that dictated this change, but rather functionality. The round shape will never jam like straight twisters tend to, allowing you to wind quickly and smoothly. Our Fringe Twister offers two hand winding positions, the handle or the turning wheel, Use whichever feels the most comfortable. The shapely handle is designed to be easy to hold for either right or left handed twisting. The threaded clips can be easily replaced if damaged; our Twister sports 3 of them, but you can use only 2 if that is what the project requires.

Some assembly required.

The Inkle Loom is a loom every weaver should have. It is great for weaving belts and bands.

Inkle looms are great for start-up weaving programs because they require little additional equipment, are easy to use and understand, and are easily stored.

Our Inkle loom is built with years of heavy use in mind. It has one open side for ease of warping. The tension bar has an easy grip knob for adjusting the warp tension during weaving. Warps can be up to 4.5″ wide and 8.5′ long. The Inkle Loom is made of hard maple and left unfinished.

Tired of making your own inkle loom heddles? Take some of the work out of warping with a pack of 100 Texsolv Heddles (Green 8 5/8") for use with the Schacht Inkle loom. 

The heddles come strung together in a continuous strand bundle that are tied off with green twist ties. In order to use the heddles for inkle weaving, they must be separated by cutting them apart at the top and bottom in the middle of the 1.25" loop. 

Once separated, the heddles are used the same way as homemade double heddles. Simply fold the heddle in half, place it over the warp strings and loop both ends on the warp peg. These are regular Texsolv heddles that have an inserted eye in the middle of them. Ignore the inserted eye for inkle weaving. The inserted eye will NOT have any warp threads threaded through it. 

For more information on how to warp your Schacht Inkle Loom, please refer to weaving instructions included in the Assembly Manual. The manual may be downloaded freely at https://schachtspindle.com/products/inkle-loom. 

Schacht’s Lilli Loom is an ideal size for on-the-go tapestry projects and more. Made of solid hardwood maple with sturdy no-slip plastic teeth to keep warp threads in place, the Lilli Loom is the perfect take-along size for on-the-go tapestry projects, and more. The warp can be wound for either 6 or 12 ends per inch, offering options for wider and narrower setts. The 10” x 15” is an ideal size for learning to weave, making samples, small projects, and travel. 

Finished in Danish Oil. Some assembly required.

Included in box: 10” x 15” frame loom, beater, stick shuttle, pick-up stick, shed stick, weaving needle.

Please contact Josh directly for any questions regarding purchasing a loom. We have a complete setup on display in the studio to view and try out.

Schacht's mini carders are a pint-sized version of their curved wool cards. At about half the weight, they are an easy size to take to a class or on a road trip, or just out and about with your drop spindle. Available only with 72psi carding cloth.

Carding Area Size 3"x3"

Weight = 9 ounces for the pair

Schacht has built a lifetime of service into their hand carders. They have a small lip milled into the rear edge of the paddle to protect the card clothing from becoming worn and the handles have been precisely tenoned into the paddles for superior strength.

A Handspinner’s Joy!

The first thing you’ll notice about Schacht's Niddy Noddy is that it doesn’t look like any other you’ve seen before. That’s because we didn’t want to make just another niddy noddy. We wanted a niddy noddy that would not only be unique and handsome in style, but also give superior functionality. We’ve designed features into our niddy noddy that we know you as a handspinner will love and appreciate.

More to get all wound up about:

• Adjustable for 1-1/2 or 2 yard skeins
• Collapsible center tube makes it easy to remove skein
• Folds flat for storage or transport
• Cushioned hand grip for comfort
• Balanced and lightweight
• Maple wood ends (also available in Cherry wood; call us to special order)

Among the simplest of looms, the tapestry loom holds a continuous warp under tension, allowing the weaver to see all of the warp at once. Sheds are formed using heddle bars and string heddles or Texsolv heddles. While only two heddle bars are needed for traditional tapestry weaving, we provide four heddle bars so that beginning weavers can also experiment with 4-shaft pattern weaving.

Our 25″ tapestry loom has a tension beam with thumb screws to keep the warp tension even throughout your weaving. The continuous warping system allows a 60″ long warp to be put directly on the loom without using any other warping tools.

Shown here with optional A-Frame Stand.

The Sidekick is Schacht’s travel spinning wheel. It’s designed to fold easily, yet be a solid spinner. Features:

• Folds to 21.5″ h x 8.25″ w x 15″ d.
• Integrated storage of bobbins, flyer, and whorls for transport.
• Lightweight at 13 pounds.
• 13.7″ drive wheel
• Ratios from 4:1 to 13:1.
• Long, comfortable treadles.
• Uses the same bobbins, whorls, and flyer as the Schacht Matchless, Flatiron, and Ladybug wheels.
• 25″ orifice height for comfortable spinning.
• Employs Scotch tension with precise control knob.
• The drive wheel spins on ball bearings. The flyer turns on self-aligning bearings.
• Drive band tension adjuster allows for all whorls to be used with one drive band.
• The Sidekick comes with 3 travel bobbins, fast and medium whorls, threading hook, adjustable carrying strap, and durable red carry bag.

Please contact Josh directly with any questions about purchasing a spinning wheel. We are able to offer Schacht's full line of spinning wheels and equipment by special order, in addition to what we have in stock.

The Sidekick is one of Schacht's most popular wheels and we will be doing our best to keep one in stock.  We usually have one Sidekick in stock, boxed, and ready to ship. We also have one on display in the studio to try out. We do allow this wheel to oversell. In the event that the wheel is not in stock, it will ship directly to you from Schacht.

Please contact us by phone, in person, or email for any questions you have about purchasing a wheel. We encourage you stop by the studio and take the Sidekick for a test spin, as well as, the other wheels we carry from Schacht! 

Single-ended tapestry beater made of hard maple with a smooth Danish oil finish. The wooden teeth are set at five per inch.

Made to hold medium to heavy yarns, ski shuttles are designed so that the yarn is wrapped horizontally around the top of the ski. The smooth bottom slides smoothly across the warp.  They are available in 18" and 24" lengths.

The Spinning Wheel Bobbin is made of hard maple or cherry with a hand-rubbed Danish oil finish. Its 4-ounce capacity lets you spin for hours.

Compatible with Matchless, Ladybug, Flatiron, and Sidekick spinning wheels.

Schacht took physics to heart when they designed this Lazy Kate. It’s built low to the ground (no tipping over during plying), has a unique tensioning feature (no more bobbin back-spinning during plying), and accommodates up to three bobbins. It can be easily disassembled, making it easy to transport or pack — no tools required! Our Kate can be used with other spinning wheel bobbins up to 7″ in length. A Collapsible Lazy Kate comes with Schacht's Matchless wheels, it must be purchased separately with any other Schacht spinning wheel.

Note: Bobbins shown in picture are not included. 

The Travel Bobbin was designed with molded plastic flanges. The Travel Bobbin is lightweight, durable, and affordable. It has a four-ounce capacity.

Compatible with Matchless, Ladybug, Flatiron, and Sidekick spinning wheels.

The Ultra Umbrella Swift is ingeniously designed with features you will love. The optional revolution counter makes it easier to determine skein yardage. This Swift fits perfectly on our Winding Station or on almost any table in your home.

Features:

• Holds skeins up to 93″ in circumference
• Pushes down to open and will not flare out after skein is emptied
• Can be used in either vertical or horizontal position
• Ingenious clamp mounts on most tables, even those with thick edges
• Built-in winding handle
• Ball bearings for exceptionally smooth turning
• Tube and button slat assemblies
• Stable slat pivots with solid steel pins
• Comes with or without a revolution counter that counts forwards and backwards

July 2021 update: We’ve redesigned the base on our Ultra Umbrella Swift for a streamlined look. All of the Ultra Umbrella Swift’s features remain the same!

Weighted tapestry beater made of hard maple with a smooth Danish oil finish. The wooden teeth are set at five per inch. The weighted beater has about five ounces of lead weight inserted into the end for tighter weaving.