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13 posts tagged "floor-loom".
GuidesSchacht Baby Wolf vs Louet David III: Floor Loom Comparison
Baby Wolf at $2,386 (4 shafts) vs Louet David III at $5,087 (8 shafts): treadle feel, depth, and when the price gap is worth it. Verified June 2026.
ReviewsSchacht Baby Wolf vs Wolf Pup LT: Floor Loom Comparison
Wolf Pup LT at $1,963 and 18 inches vs Baby Wolf at $2,386 and 26 inches: specs, weight, upgrade path, and a clear verdict. Verified June 2026.
GuidesBest Floor Looms: Picks for Every Budget and Studio Size
The Baby Wolf wins on portability; the Louet David wins on value. Floor loom picks by budget, shaft count, and studio size, with a TCO table per model.
GuidesHow Much Space Does a Loom Need? A Room-Planning Guide
Floor looms run 33 to 54 inches deep; rigid heddle fits any table; spinning wheel needs one corner. Measured footprints and minimum room sizes, loom by loom.
GuidesFloor Loom Anatomy: Every Part Named and Explained
Every floor loom part named and explained: warp beam, castle, shafts, heddles, beater, reed, breast beam, cloth beam, and treadles, with a labeled diagram.
ReviewsLouet David III Review: 8-Shaft Dutch Floor Loom Specs
8 shafts standard, three widths (27.6 to 43.5 inches), a spring-pulley sinking shed, and a 33.5-inch depth. Prices from $5,087, verified June 2026.
GuidesRigid Heddle vs Floor Loom: Which One Should You Buy?
What a rigid heddle can weave vs what a floor loom adds: plain weave, twill, lace, prices from $225 to $2,386+, and when to upgrade. Verified June 2026.
ReviewsSchacht Wolf Pup LT Review: Compact 18-Inch Floor Loom
Verified specs, honest width ceiling, and exactly who the Wolf Pup LT is for. The smallest real 4-shaft floor loom in the Schacht lineup, starting at $1,963.
GuidesUsed Loom Buying Guide: What to Inspect and What to Pay
Floor looms sell used for $200–900; rigid heddles for $80–200. What to inspect, which red flags to walk away from, and how to price a used loom fairly.
GuidesWarping a Loom: Back-to-Front vs Front-to-Back Explained
Most US guilds teach back-to-front as the standard; front-to-back suits fine yarns and complex threading. Step-by-step guide to both warping methods.
GuidesWeaving Width Guide: What Loom Width Do You Actually Need?
Scarves need 12 inches; dish towels 18; blankets 50-plus. Take-in math, finished-width table by project, and which loom width covers which work.
GuidesWeaving Yarn Guide: Sett, WPI, and What Makes a Warp Yarn
Sett is ends per inch; WPI tells you what sett a yarn needs. Covers warp-worthy fibers, the half-sett rule, and where to buy cotton and linen for weaving.
ReviewsSchacht Baby Wolf Review: The Institutional Floor Loom
The Baby Wolf at $2,386 fits through a standard door. Spec table, owner reports, Hall Records used prices, and a clear routing table for who should buy it.