Schacht Cricket Quartet (4 shaft expansion kit for Cricket Loom)
Schacht Cricket Quartet (4 shaft expansion kit for Cricket Loom)
SKU: SKU: SL2045-06
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Important Please Note: This does not include the actual Cricket Loom You will need to purchase it separately.
The Cricket Quartet reimagines Schacht's most popular rigid heddle loom, the 15" Cricket and transforms it into a 4-shaft loom with a 13-1/2" weaving width. Want to switch between rigid heddle and shaft weaving? Depending on the project you want to weave, you can enjoy the best of both worlds by easily installing and removing the Cricket Quartet.
Enhance your Cricket Loom and expand your weaving options with the Cricket Quartet. This upgrade to the 15" Cricket loom lets you weave with 4 shafts.
Details:
- Includes 300 Texsolv heddles (5-7/8" red) and your choice of 6,8,10,12, or 15 dent reed
- Made of high-quality maple plywood and solid hard maple; left unfinished to match your Cricket loom
- Ships flat-packed, with assembly required
- 15" Cricket loom and optional 15" Cricket stand sold separately
- You will need a warping system (a warping peg set or warping board) for measuring warp chains - try the Schacht Warping Pegs or Warping Board (available in 4-1/2 yard and 14-yard sizes)
- Recommended accessories: 11" slim boat shuttle, plastic bobbins, bobbin winder, 15" Cricket Stand, and 15" Cricket Trap
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