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The white gear on my cut pile machine seems to be stuck. How can I fix it?
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My machine won't turn off!
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My tufting machine cuts the tufting cloth.
Tufting 101
Finishing tufted pieces
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High Pile Machines
What kind of air compressor do I need?
Will my machine work with 240v electricity?
What is a high pile machine?
Low Pile Machines
If I buy the loop machine, can I just cut the loops to make cut piles?
How do I thread my low-pile machine?
How do I change the pile height?
What is a low pile machine?
Materials and supplies
What kind of yarn should I tuft with?
What’s the best way to attach my cloth to the frame?
How can I build my own frame?
How much yarn do I need to tuft a rug?
Do I have to tuft on tufting cloth, or can I use something else?
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Our tufting machines can handle a wide variety of yarn types and weights, depending on the texture and look you're going for. Some things to keep in mind when choosing a yarn type and size: Is your t…
Updated 57 seconds ago by Tim Eads
Carpet tack strips are by far the best method to attach tufting cloth to the frame. Carpet tack comes pre-attached to our Tuft the World Instant Tufting Frame. If you are building your own frame, you…
Updated 6 days ago by Tim Eads
Creating your own tufting frame is a cost-efficient option for tufters looking for a larger or custom-sized frame. Check out this video for a quick visual on the process! In addition to the following…
Updated 6 days ago
The amount of yarn needed to create a rug depends on the size of your project, how close together your tufted lines are, how tight the tufted strands are, and the height of the pile. For example, if…
The specific size and sharpness of a tufting machine needle requires tufting into specifically designed fabrics, like the Primary Tufting Cloths we sell. Monk’s cloth, which is generally used for pun…
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