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How to use a warping stand

Using a warping stand is super simple and will make your warping experience so much easier!

Simply place your yarn cone over one of the dowel pieces:

Pull up the yarn end to thread through the eye hook directly above the dowel:

Place the warping stand on the floor, ready to use 😊

🛠 Tools and Materials Needed

Here’s a list of the tools and materials we used to make the DIY warping stand:

• Electric drill – (these ones are great!)

• Drill measuring rod (usually included with your drill)

• Wood boring bits – 13mm and 10mm sizes

• Rubber or non-slip matting – A small piece to stabilize the base

• 6 x eye screws – 23mm long, 2mm diameter

• 8 x 10-gauge screws – 45mm long (we used square head screws)

• Square drive drill bit No. 2 – (came with our screws)

• Pre-drill bit – Same size as your screw body

• Handsaw

• PVA wood glue – Just a small amount

• Ruler or measuring tape

• Sandpaper – Medium and fine grit

• HB pencil – For marking your cuts

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Why I Love My DIY Warping Stand

• Affordable – Costs a fraction of store-bought versions

• Customizable – Make it the perfect size for your space

• Sturdy & Reliable – Built to last, even with regular use

• Beginner-Friendly – No fancy tools or woodworking skills needed

• No More Rolling Cones of Yarn! – I used to get really annoyed when my yarn cone would not stay put. I rigged up a cardboard box with a chopstick as a temporary holder, which worked ok but was bulky, dust gathering and the chopstick hole would get bigger with use.

✨ Bonus Tips

• If you don’t have a handsaw, many hardware stores will cut the wood to size for you, you just have to ask and give them the specifications.

• Use clamps while gluing for extra strength.

• Sand well to avoid yarn snags during warping.

• You can use a wood finish if you prefer. This will protect the wood, making your stand last even longer. Beeswax, wood oil or varnish are all suitable.

🪵 Wood Measurements & Materials (Premium Pine)

We used premium pine for this project because it’s lightweight, affordable, and easy to work with. Here’s a breakdown of the wood pieces:

📏 Note: The measurements don’t have to be exact. As my husband says, small variations are totally fine—just aim for consistency and functionality.

📐 Reference Diagrams

We’ve included hand-drawn diagrams to help guide you alongside the video tutorial. These are meant to support your build visually in case anything gets confusing while following the video.

🎥 Don’t skip the video! This blog post is intended to complement the full video tutorial, not replace it. Be sure to use both for the best results.

💰 How Much Does It Cost?

One of the best things about this DIY warping stand project is how inexpensive it is compared to a store-bought warping stand. Please note that prices change over time due to inflation so these original figures may differ to current figures:

• If you already have some tools (like we did), the total cost for materials was between $25–$40 AUD

• If you already have the wood, screws, and bits, it could be a completely free project!

That’s a huge saving when commercial stands often cost over $100!

Don’t forget to check out the video tutorial: