Monday, December 22, 2008

List Your Looms

Let's list the 4-shaft looms we'll be using. Then tell us what else you have to weave on.

For me:
a 4-shaft counter-balance, "The Original Allen Folding Loom",
made in Kalispell, MT.
4-shaft table loom, Rasmassen, made in Seattle.
Schacht rigid heddle
2 inkle looms
2x4-inch WeaveIt

Your turn...

5 comments:

  1. Hi Cheryl,

    I bought "Allen Folding Loom" recently. I am wondering how the break on WARP beam works. I will be very grateful if you could help me out.

    Thanks
    Sumant

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  2. Sumant, I'm new at this but mine looks pretty straightforward. I wonder if you're missing a part. The pointed piece that pokes into the gear to lock the beam is attached to a spring. That spring is connected by a wire to a foot pedal on the front floor cross beam, the support beam to which the treadles are hinged. I step on the pedal and the warp beam is released. Is yours set up that way?

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  3. Thank you very much for your help. I overlooked the foot pedal earlier. Thanks again!

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  4. Hi, Mike here.. "Hello Mike"
    I will be learning to weave on an early 1950's Payton 45" Floor Loom with Sectional Warp.
    It is an old work horse with many hours use by previous owner but seems forgiving enough for this beginner.

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  5. Mine is a Nilus 36" jack, 4 harness with previous owner experience. Unfortunately, it's currently warped for a rug project so, I'm hoping to rent a table-top for the class projects.

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