Raddles & Lease Sticks

Lease sticks for weaving and raddles are small tools that solve big warping problems, keeping threads in order so your project goes onto the loom cleanly. Whether you're setting up a floor loom or a smaller table loom, understanding how each tool works will save time and frustration during warping.

What Lease Sticks Do

Lease sticks hold the cross you create while measuring your warp, keeping threads in the correct sequence as you transfer them to the loom. This makes it much easier to spot a broken or crossed thread before it becomes a problem. Sticks like the Schacht 18 Lease Stick or Schacht 26 Lease Stick come in lengths to match different warp widths, and a Leclerc Lease Stick works well for those using Leclerc equipment.

How Raddles Help With Warping

A raddle spreads your warp threads evenly across the width of the beam, preventing bunching or crossing as you wind on. Options range from a compact Schacht Wolf Pup Raddle for narrower looms to a wider Schacht Mighty Wolf Raddle or a Toika Open Top Raddle, which allows threads to be lifted in and out easily during the warping process.

Choosing the Right Size

Match your raddle and lease sticks to your loom's width and your typical project size; a too-short stick or raddle will leave warp threads crowded or unevenly spaced. If you also use a loom with shuttles, browse shuttles and pick-up sticks to round out your warping and weaving toolkit.