Low Pile Machines

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How do I change the pile height on my AK-I Cut-Pile Tufting Machine?

AK-I Cut-Pile Tufting Machine. To adjust the pile height on your cut-pile machine, you’ll need: An adjustable wrench. The Allen wrenches that came with your machine. A ruler or calipers . The primary…

Updated 2 months ago by Tim Eads

How do I thread my low-pile machine?

Tuft the World tufting machines are easily threaded with a yarn threader. You can easily make one at home by bending a large paperclip with pliers until it makes a straight wire, then bending one end…

Updated 2 months ago

If I buy the loop machine, can I just cut the loops to make cut piles?

It’s possible, but we don’t recommend it! This would be a very time consuming process, and would result in a very inconsistent pile. Cutting loops with sheep shears or scissors won't yield the qualit…

Updated 2 months ago

How do I change the pile height on my AK-II Loop-Pile Tufting Machine?

AK-II Loop Pile Tufting Machine. Left at its factory setting, the AK-II will produce the shortest loop-pile possible. If you wish to create longer loop-piles, you’ll need to adjust the position of th…

Updated 2 months ago by Tim Eads

What is a low pile machine?

A low-pile tufting machine will tuft piles up to.75" (18mm) tall and only uses electricity (not compressed air) to function. If you're looking for a higher pile or to tuft shaggier rugs, you'll need…

Updated 2 months ago

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