Hello. We are Tufting studio & shop RUGMATAG, which operates a tufting workshop and a specialty store for equipment and materials in Morinomiya, Osaka . This time I have summarized how to make a tufting frame.
How to make a tufting frame varies depending on the person, but this time we will introduce a compact tufting frame that can be easily made without an electric screwdriver and is recommended for beginners and those who have a small work space. I will show you how to make a ting frame.
Materials & tools needed for tufting frame
First, we will introduce the materials and tools needed to make a tufting frame. Please look for it at your local home center.
- Wood (this time I used white wood studs cut into 2 pieces of 700 mm and 2 pieces of 546 mm)
- Carpet gripper (cut to fit 2 sides of 600mm and 2 sides of 546mm)
- Screw (standard 3.8 x 75)
- Round nail (19mm)
- 2 heatons
- Phillips screwdriver (or electric screwdriver)
- Kiri (not shown in the image)
- Saw (not shown in the image)
- hammer
*Carpet grippers are often not sold at home centers. At our physical store, we sell each piece individually, and at our online shop, you can purchase a set of 12 x 30cm pieces .
How to choose wood
This time, I chose white wood studs with a thickness of 27 mm to install a carpet gripper that is about 25 mm wide. When choosing wood at a home improvement store, the key is to choose one that is as straight and undistorted as possible.
You can request wood cutting at large home centers for a fee, so take advantage of this and save time.
How to make
①Make a mark for screwing in the screws
② Drill a pilot hole with a drill and screw in the screw with a screwdriver.
③ Cut the carpet gripper to the appropriate length and hammer it in.
④Put a round nail into the part where there is not enough nail
⑤Attach heaton to the protruding part of the upper left side of the frame
Why use carpet grippers?
You can also make a frame by driving in dowels or panel pins to stretch the fabric, but using a carpet gripper is easier and faster, so it is recommended for DIY beginners.
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About the size
This time, I made it at 60cm x 60cm for beginners. Depending on the thickness of the wood used, the maximum size of a rug that can be made is approximately 45cm x 45cm. We recommend the frame size to be divisible by the tufting cloth you purchase!
example)
The size of the tufting cloth required for the 60cm x 60cm size is approximately 66cm x 66cm, which is larger than the frame size. You can use 9 pieces of 2m x 2m tufting cloth sold at our store.
Once the tufting cloth is strung, it is necessary to complete the work inside the cloth, so start by making a few small frames to get a feel for the process of making a rug.
Precautions when creating
We recommend that two people create the tufting frame. Also, be careful when working to avoid injury.
arrange
Making the top and bottom pieces of wood a little longer will give it more stability. Also, when making a slightly larger frame, try reinforcing it with L-shaped metal fittings to increase durability.
summary
This time I introduced how to make a tufting frame. Please feel free to create the size according to the rug you want to create. Let's create a lot and create the best rug.
Please also check out this article for information on how to install a tufting frame.
Reference article: How to install a tufting frame
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