Lofty Fiber Helping Hands for Ashford Table Looms and Katie Loom
The Lofty Fiber Helping Hands are designed to improve comfort and simplify threading on Ashford table looms and the Ashford Katie loom.
They keep lease sticks in a stable, accessible position close to the heddles during loom dressing.
The result: smoother threading, a more comfortable posture and fewer unnecessary movements while working.
Quick overview:
✔️ Compatible with Ashford table looms and Katie loom
✔️ Stabilize lease sticks during threading
✔️ Improve comfort during long threading sessions
✔️ Help organize the warp more efficiently
Why Use Helping Hands on a Table Loom?
During threading, many weavers constantly reposition lease sticks to maintain a comfortable working position and keep warp threads organized.
Helping Hands keep the lease sticks close to the heddles, making threading smoother and more ergonomic.
- hold lease sticks in a stable position
- reduce unnecessary handling
- improve threading comfort
- make warp threads easier to follow
- improve warp organization
- reduce fatigue during long threading sessions
They are especially appreciated for longer projects or threading sequences involving multiple colour changes.
Available Versions
Ashford Table Loom Version
Compatible with Ashford 4, 8 and 16 shaft table looms.
Katie Version
Designed specifically for the Ashford Katie loom.
Please select the version corresponding to your loom.
Compatibility
- Ashford 4 Shaft Table Loom
- Ashford 8 Shaft Table Loom
- Ashford 16 Shaft Table Loom
- Ashford Katie Loom
Simple Installation
Helping Hands install quickly onto the loom without specialized tools.
They can easily be repositioned throughout different stages of loom dressing.
Our Opinion
On Ashford table looms, Helping Hands dramatically improve comfort during threading.
Keeping the lease sticks close to the heddles reduces unnecessary movement and makes long threading sessions much more comfortable.
This is an especially valuable accessory for weavers looking to create a smoother and more ergonomic workflow.
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.
Explore Lofty Fiber Accessories
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 Ashford table looms?
Yes. This version is compatible with Ashford 4, 8 and 16 shaft table looms.
Is there a version for the Katie loom?
Yes. A dedicated version is available for the Ashford Katie loom.
Do Helping Hands really improve comfort?
Yes. They reduce unnecessary movement and allow a more natural threading posture.
Do I need tools for installation?
No. Installation is simple and requires no specialized tools.
Can they be used with other Lofty Fiber accessories?
Yes. They pair especially well with Lofty Fiber raddles.