PRE-ORDER! Tapestry Beaters | Schacht

Purpose-built for weft-dominant and weft-faced weaving, Schacht Tapestry Beaters offer control, strength, and precision when building dense cloth. Designed for tapestry looms and other small looms, these beaters help you pack in weft securely while maintaining clarity and structure in your work.

Crafted from hard maple with a smooth Danish oil finish, each beater feels balanced and comfortable in the hand. Two distinct styles are available with each suited to different weaving needs.

Duet Tapestry Beater

Flexible and versatile, the Duet Beater features interchangeable metal combs set at:

• 8 ends per inch

• 12 ends per inch

Switching between combs is simple:
Loosen the screw in the handle, swap the comb, and retighten. This allows you to adjust to different warp setts or weaving densities without changing tools.

Best For:

• Medium to fine setts

• Detailed tapestry work

• Weavers who want flexibility across projects

Weighted Tapestry Beater

When maximum compression is required, the Weighted Beater delivers. Its wooden teeth are set at:

• 5 ends per inch

The added weight and wider tooth spacing make it ideal for firmly packing in thick or lofty weft yarns — perfect for dense tapestry and heavy weft-faced fabrics.

Best For:

• Thick weft yarns

• Dense tapestry

• Rug or heavily textured work

• Weavers who want strong, decisive beating power

Specifications

• Material: Hard maple

• Finish: Smooth Danish oil

• Duet Beater: Interchangeable metal combs (8 epi and 12 epi)

• Weighted Beater: Wooden teeth set at 5 epi

Which Should You Choose?

• Choose the Duet Beater for adaptability and finer detail work.

• Choose the Weighted Beater when you need to firmly compress thicker wefts.

Both tools are beautifully made and designed to support strong, confident weaving.

Why We Love Them

Tapestry weaving asks for patience and control. A well-made beater allows you to build structure intentionally, without strain or uneven compression. These Schacht beaters feel solid, purposeful, and reliable; the perfect tools to support careful craftsmanship.