NODOCA 2022 Upgraded 53.5'' Aluminum Tufting Frame for Rug Making What is tufting art？ Tufting is a type of textile manufacturing in which a thread is inserted on a primary base. It is an ancient technique for making warm garments, especially mittens. In the past two years, tufted rugs have become a DIY sensation on TikTok/INS/FB and other social media. What is the Tufting frame? A Fufting Frame is a tool used to hold a tufting cloth. If you want to create a tufting carpet, you not only need a good gun, but also a safe, sturdy NODOCA METAL Tufting Frame. Why are we developing this Aluminum Tufting Frame? Wooden tufted frames use sharp nails to fix the cloth, which is potentially dangerous. In order to work in a safe situation, our development department thought of using plastic screws to fasten the cloth, and it was successful in the experiment.Wood frames are susceptible to moisture, while metal is more stable, lasts longer, and is more cost-effective. How to Fix the Cloth？ Cover the tufting frame with the cloth.Snap the knob into the groove and twist it ninety degrees to tighten. 53.5'' First Aluminum Tufting Frame from NODOCA NODOCA is the transliteration of “長閑” in Japanese, which means "Quietness".NODOCA's concept is to create a quiet/comfortable living/working space. We mainly focus on the connection between space and people and be dedicated to making our products accompany your life. What's in Box? Aluminum Tube×7 & Tube Cover×6Aluminum Corner×10 & Corner dust cover×10T screw×22 & Hexagon screw cap×20Hexagonal wrench×1Orbital Screw cap×2 & Circle Screw×2Fixing Knobs×100Silicone Thumb Cover×2 (Protect your fingers when securing the tufting cloth) Made of Aluminum Stability and Durability First Large Metal Tufting Frame Easy Installation Safer than Wood frames(no sharp nails) 3 Steps,15 Minutes. Step 1 Build a preliminary framework as shown above. a. Match 20 T-screws and Hexagon Screw Caps (T-screw and screw cap do not need to be tightened). The last 2 T-screws will be used to secure the aluminum column. 4 T-screw combinations for Step1, 4 combinations for Step 2, 8 combinations for Step 3, and 4 combinations for Step 4. b. Pass the prepared T-screw Combination through the Aluminum Corner and use the Hexagonal Wrench to securely fasten the Screw in the Aluminum Tube groove. And then build a preliminary framework as shown above. Step 2 Assemble wire routing parts. Match 2 Orbital Screw Caps and Circle Screws, then put them in the groove and spin them. Step 3 Assemble the yarn holder. Put the Aluminum Column and the extra 2 T-screw into the Aluminum Tube groove and rotate to fix it. (Aluminum columns are used to secure the tufted yarn.) Tips： If you encounter any obstacles when installed or any other questions, please feel free to contact NODOCA-SUPPORT via your order page, and we will assist you solved the problems :)