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Low-Pile Machines

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 to upgrade to our high-pile machine.We sell three

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 into a thin hook-shape. AK-I Cut-Pile Tufting Mach

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

AK-I Cut-Pile Tufting MachineTo adjust the pile height on your cut-pile machine, you’ll need: An adjustable wrenchThe Allen wrenches that came with your machineA ruler or calipers The primary indicator of the length of the pile height is the part of

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

AK-II Loop Pile Tufting MachineLeft 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 the screw which holds the needle in position. You’ll ne

How do I change the pile height on my KRD-I Cut-and-Loop-Pile Tufting Machine?

To adjust the pile height on your KRD-I machine, you’ll need:. An adjustable wrench. The Allen wrenches that came with your machine. A ruler or calipers. The primary indicator of the length of the pile height is the part of your machine called the up

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 quality of results that a cut-pile machine will. See our