NODOCA64'' Tufting Frame with Spikes, Aluminum Metal Tufting Frame for Rug Making, Tufted Frame for Beginners, Tufting Cloth Stand for Carpet Making, Tufting Supplies [64inch/160cm]

I wasn’t sure how I would like this frame since I’m used to one with nails to really grip the cloth. Let me tell you, I loved it! The latching mechanisms take a little getting used to, but you can make it very tight with them, and I love that the frame is adjustable so you don’t have to waste cloth or do larger projects just to fill the frame!

I started tufting about 10 weeks ago. I am retired, so that means I can spend a lot of time and too much money on things that I find satisfying. I am outgrowing my first frame, but not yet skilled enough for the really big frame that I already have. This is perfect in lots of ways:1. I had no trouble putting it together without help.2. It’s really light, so I can easily move it.3. It’s exactly the right width for my supply of cloth. I had a lot of wastage with the smaller frame.4. The fabric is TIGHT when stretched. You can see in the pic how I wrapped it around the sides before attaching it. It took more time than with carpet tack strips, so it is so worth it. No tearing no matter how tight you go.5. It comes with way more fasteners than you could use at one time and that’s great insurance for when the dog snatches one.6. The height is adjustable, the width is not. Too bad, that would be extra wonderful.7. It comes with everything you need, but I wished I hadn’t lost my socket wrench.8. No little spikes to avoid or to tear your fabric.9. The price seems fair, based on quality, great design and comparison to other frames you can buy.Improvements on my wishlist:1. Include more pieces for flexibility in dimensions. Like a great big Lego set.2. Include an extra cross beam for the base.That’s about it. I will probably use this one instead of my smaller one.

This has elevated my crafting. It allows me to work on larger projects with less setup and changes.

I purchase this gift for my daughter. The product was easy to assemble and she absolutely loves it. This is an upgrade from her previous tuft kit. I highly recommend!

This frame has not been ideal to say the least the screw system is terrible, it does NOT keep your monks cloth tight no matter how many you put in. Several fly out as you tufting and the cloth is NEVER tight. The screws wind up ripping your fabric and if you don’t have a good grip or hand strength you will not be able to get them in the groove. I ended up using pliers to put them in while I was trying to stretch it. Terrible design! And no matter how tight you put the screws in the joints of the metal it still comes loose so with the pressure of my tufting gun, the whole frame squeaks back and forth and doesn’t have much sturdiness. I will probably have to add two more braces on the back of the legs for stability and I’m going to try putting a tack strip in the grooves so I won’t have to use the PLASTIC screws and pliers. So unless you are prepared to do major modifying on this frame or have great hand strength don’t waste your money on it. It costs less than 65 dollars to make a custom size frame at Lowe’s by the way.

I ordered the 53 inch but if you look carefully that is really the height of the side rails. In reality the tallest you can make it is about 42” inches give or take an inch. It’s ok so far but don’t rely on the dimensions in the description. I would recommend putting some kind of weight to hold it down on the floor. Like photograph sand or water bags. Or clam down to a table.

My husband just built it for me and it looks so nice I can’t wait to use it

This is a great investment if you are looking to take Rug Making more seriously. This frame is very light and compact.For the manufacturer NODOCA:I seem to have had an issue with one of the T-screws, do you think you could reach out to me about a replacement?