Lofty Fiber Helping Hands for Schacht Standard Floor Looms | Warp Management & Loom Dressing Workflow
The Lofty Fiber Helping Hands are designed to improve warp management and loom dressing workflow on Schacht Standard floor looms.
They help keep lease sticks in a stable and accessible position throughout several important stages of loom dressing.
The result: smoother loom setup, fewer unnecessary manipulations and significantly improved comfort during threading and beaming.
Quick overview:
✔️ Compatible with Schacht Standard floor looms
✔️ Versions available with or without a High Castle depending on the loom
✔️ Stabilize lease sticks during loom dressing
✔️ Help improve threading, beaming and warp management
Why Use Helping Hands?
During loom dressing, lease sticks often need to be repositioned repeatedly in order to maintain an organized workflow.
Helping Hands help keep the warp in a more stable, accessible and comfortable position throughout several important setup stages.
- hold lease sticks at a comfortable height
- improve access to the cross
- reduce unnecessary handling
- improve workflow fluidity
- facilitate solo loom dressing
- help maintain more even tension
They are especially appreciated during threading and while beaming longer warps.
Designed to Work with Lofty Fiber Raddles
The Helping Hands for Schacht Standard looms are designed to work alongside Lofty Fiber raddle kits installed at the top of the loom.
This setup allows for a more comfortable standing position while spreading the warp.
The Helping Hands require the original Schacht lease sticks supplied with the loom.
Available Versions
High Castle Version
Designed for newer Schacht Standard looms equipped with a High Castle.
This version attaches directly onto the upper structure of the loom.
Without High Castle Version
Designed for certain older Standard looms without a High Castle.
This version uses an attachment system adapted to the loom structure.
If you own an older Standard loom without a High Castle and would like to use Lofty Fiber accessories, feel free to contact us to verify compatibility options.
Compatibility
Not compatible with Schacht Wolf looms or table looms.
Relatively Simple Installation
Helping Hands are designed to install without permanent modifications to the loom.
No drilling or specialized tools are normally required.
Our Opinion
On Schacht Standard looms, Helping Hands greatly improve the overall loom dressing workflow.
Because these looms are more traditional and more substantial in structure, keeping lease sticks stable and accessible makes a genuine difference in daily weaving comfort.
This becomes especially valuable during longer warps, technical projects and extended setup sessions.
Manufactured Under Lofty Fiber License
Spinning and Weaving Support Company manufactures Lofty Fiber accessories under license in Canada.
The agreement covers distribution throughout Canada and Europe.
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FAQ
Are Helping Hands compatible with all Schacht Standard looms?
Yes, but you must select the appropriate version depending on whether your loom has a High Castle.
Do newer Schacht Standard looms include a High Castle?
Yes. Most newer Standard looms are equipped with a High Castle.
Can Helping Hands help during threading?
Yes. They keep lease sticks in a much more accessible position during threading.
Do I need the original Schacht lease sticks?
Yes. The Helping Hands are designed to work with the original Schacht lease sticks supplied with the loom.
Can they be used with a Lofty Fiber raddle?
Yes. They are specifically designed to work alongside Lofty Fiber raddles installed at the top of the loom.
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Complete Your Loom Dressing Workflow
Several Lofty Fiber accessories are designed to work together to improve loom dressing workflow, warp organization and overall threading comfort.
Lofty Fiber raddles help distribute the warp more efficiently during beaming and pair especially well with Helping Hands.