Floor Looms

THE LOOM WIZARD

Having trouble setting up your loom?  In a muddle with warping?

It can be so frustrating when all you want to do is start weaving....so....why not call in the Loom Wizard?  I will travel to you to help you to sort out any problems you are experiencing with your loom.  With over 25 years of experience with all types of hand looms (excluding dobby looms) I have set up and fine tuned numerous looms.  I can also help with warping and tie-ups.  

I am prepared to travel within a radius of 50 miles of Midhurst, West Sussex.

Wanted - Countermarch Floor Loom

WANTED
Countermarche floor loom Louet Hollandia type with low castle 4/8 shafts.

WANTED for AVL dobby loom

Wanted - second beam for AVL dobby loom.  40" sectional or standard.  Can arrange courier to pick up.  Anyone with two beams who only uses one?   

Wanted - weaving bench or seat

Wanted  Weaving bench/ seat to use with a Floor Loom.  Local to Lancashire would be an advantage but if it can be posted thats ok.

Weaving bench

Leclerc weaving bench for sale.  See Miscellaneous section of this website.

SCHACHT COMBBY

Schacht Combby for an 8 harness Schacht Mighty Wolf loom.  It worked when I last used it, but it made too many mistakes for me.  It may be possible to set it up better.  Many projects were fine, but some weren't (especially those with more than 4 shafts lifted at one time).  It is wonderful when working.  Warning: it needs to be driven by a computer running appropriate software (Weave It and Fiberworks, among others) on a pre-Windows XP computer.  Win 98 works fine.   Computer may be availabel at separate price if you do not have one.  Buyer to collect from East Yorkshire.

1. Countermarch Floor Loom

Four shafts, 5' weaving width, pull cord operated warp beam release, in built raddle plus adjustable weaver's bench.

2. Four Shaft Floor Loom

The loom is a four-shaft solid oak floor loom with wire heddles having a weaving width of 100cm. It has 6 pedals and an underslung beater. Accessories included are a warp board, shuttles, numerous spools and a tenterhook. The loom was beautifully hand-crafted and used by my late father and is currently located in north Dorset. The matching stool is available if required. Would prefer the buyer to collect but may be able to deliver locally. Please contact me for more photos and details if required.

3. Four Shaft Floor Loom

Manufactured in Hawkhurst, Kent.  42" (106cm) weaving width.  Height 55" (140cm), Width 55" (140cm), Depth 44" (112cm).  Very easy tie up.  Six pedals, four shafts, wire heddles.  Includes raddle and 2 reeds (size 8 & 18).

4. Arrol Young, Galashiels Scotland, Floor Loom

This century old weaving loom was Manufactured in Scotland by Arrol Young Loom Makers. 32" weaving width. Height (170cm), Width (150cm), Depth (140cm) with fly shuttle. It is currently dismantled and is fairly easy to erect again. The loom is a complete set and should be able to be put to use without too much hassle. Please contact me if you would like to make any sort of offer, but it is collection only from Cardiff (large car or van).

5. Nilus Leclerc Floor Loom

NILUS LECLERC 'NILART' 45" FLOOR LOOM  Jack mechanism with 8 shafts attached to front of loom. The back beam folds for storage.  This is a lovely loom that was brought over from the USA but sadly I do not have room for it anymore and would love it to go to a good home.  It has all the necessary reeds, shuttles and yarn etc. to go with it and will include Robert Leclerc's book 'Warp and Weave'.   It will need to be collected from Lowestoft. If you have any questions or wish to view it, please call me.

6. Harris Eight Shaft Floor Loom

HARRIS 8 SHAFT COUNTERMARCHE  FLOORLOOM

excellent condition, bought from Style Mill in Cheshire where it was used by Peter Collingwood for weaving demonstrations. Located in Cumbria, buyer to collect. Any questions please ask!

9. Ulla Cyrus 12 shaft loom

Ulla Cyrus Counter balance 12 shaft, 12 treadle floor loom.  150cm weaving breadth  Takes up floor area of 182cm width x 163cm depth.  (loom intended for 10 treadles but 2 extras are included and they can be added easily.)  Extras included:  Adjustable weaving bench,  Overhead light with lead and plug,  100cm long reed 3 dents per cm,  100cm long reed 2.5 dents per cm (end cut) , 100cm long reed 5 dents per cm,  110cm long reed 5.5 dents per cm (end taped) , 145cm long reed 7 dents per cm (end taped) slightly rusty.  150cm long reed 11.9 dents per cm (end taped),  100cm long warp sticks x 70,150cm long warp sticks x <10  1000 + open eye nylon heddles,  Shaft suspenders,  4 rubber feet , 1700cm extra nylon string for tie up/shafts,  Umbrella Swift,  2 x warp stick holders,  2 x heddle holders.

The Cyrus loom is a great quality loom with a strong and stable construction great for weaving rugs as well as for very delicate fine weaving. This is one of the first looms of its kind made in the 1940's. Since then it has been used by Ulla Cyrus Zetterström herself and has lived most of its life since then in Borås, Sweden at the textile institute and then the weaving school. I have owned it since 2008. It is still in very good condition only with very slight denting on the front beam and slight stiffness in use until adjusted correctly. It is easy to assemble and use. This loom is now manufactured by A.K.s carpenters in Öxabäck Sweden http://www.akssnickeri.se/ where any accessories or replacement parts can be obtained. The loom is made of pine.
The loom is equipped with vertical coupers from which the strings are passed over the pulleys to the shafts and has adjustable laces with rings for attachment to the treadles. The loom is designed so that an extra warp beam can be added easily if wanted.

The loom is already dismantled and ready for collection. Buyer to collect from Brighton.

11. Countermarch Floor Loom

COUNTERMARCH FLOOR LOOM  4 / 8 Shafts. Fitted with the Texsolv tie-up system. Hasn't been used for a while due to other commitments.  Various reeds, shuttles and sticks etc. included.   To be collected from North London

12. Glimakra Standard 4 Shaft Floor Loom

A sturdy workhorse in excellent condition.  The loom has been very little used from new, mainly for rug weaving for which it has proved very satisfactory.  Now selling due to change of application.  Comes with three reeds (30/45/84), adjustable bench, rubber shoes and warp sticks.  Presently dismantled due to space, but supplied with full pictorial instructions and tools for erection, easily done by two people in a couple of hours.  120cm weaving width, 6 treadles.  Can assist with transport against fuel cost if needed from North Shropshire.

14. Rug Loom

6' by 6' by 6'.  Not assembled and no instructions but previous owner was able to work out the assembly and use.  Too large for current premises and  unused since 2004.  May be Dryad?  Spare heddles.  Parts may need some cleaning.  Nice solid loom.  Buyer would need to collect from Edinburgh.

16. Douglas Andrew Oak Folding Floor Loom With Integral Seat

3'6" wide.  String heddles.  Includes 3 reeds. Will need collecting from Stamford in Lincolnshire (Near Peterborough).

17. Dryad 4 Shaft Counter Balance Floor Loom

Weaving width is approx 110cm.  The dimensions of the loom are width: 139cm, depth: 108cm, height: 152cm.  It comes with 2 reeds (5 and 14 dent) a warping frame, raddle, cross sticks, second beam and stool.  Buyer would need to collect from Nottingham.

18. Dryad Upright 2 Shaft Rug Loom

Brand new and never used. It is complete but in boxes, hence no photograph. The loom will also come with two sacks of 'Texaire' rug yarn.

21. Douglas Andrew

folding 4-shaft counter-balance Guild Loom for sale. I bought it second hand but due to lack of time and opportunity have not used it. I have the original re-assembly instructions.It will be folded for transport. The weaving width 99cm and the loom is 1.34 m high. Buyer to Collect in Oxford.

29. American Studio Floor Loom

American built STUDIO floor loom.  Four shafts, six treadles, sectioned warp beam.  Four foot beam, wire heddles.  Very good condition.  

DL1. George Wood Dobby Loom

24 shafts, 1 metre weaving width, currently dismantled. Must be collected from Loughborough. To view or for more details please contact.

DL2. George Wood Dobby Loom

With fly shuttle, 16 shafts, 36" weaving width.  Very good condition - complete and in dry storage, ready to be collected in West London.  Reduced price.  If you wish to arrange a viewing, or have any questions, please call.

DL3. 24 Shaft AVL Ash Dobby Loom

40" weaving width, 2 beams, built in raddle (which can be removed), lags and pegs.  Lots of steel heddles, integral bench, instruction book and a variety of reeds available.  Currently dismantled as we've moved house, but will put together if anyone wants to come and have a look at it.  A lovely loom, but I don't have room for it anymore.

DL4. Dobby Loom

This loom is in good condition for its age, but unfortunately due to lack of space, would like to find a good home.  It comes dissembled and there are no instructions on how to put it together.... please see images attached.  This double barrel loom comes with the following: 3 shuttles, 6 bobbins, numerous heddles, pegging lags and pegs.  Please note that this item will have to be collected by the buyer from Redcar, Cleveland. To view or for more details and photos please contact.

DL6. AVL A-Series Production Loom

AVL A-Series Production Loom 16-shaft 40" with single-box fly shuttle and Compu-dobby in excellent condition. My husband and I just found out we are having twins and are in desperate need of the space. I have woven many beautiful projects on this lovely loom, and I am including all the warping equipment with it as well as the Automatic Cloth Advance System and the design software for PC. This equipment new from AVL comes to more than €12,700. Will help with transportation from Ireland to the UK if needed.    Included: 

DL8. Harris NC Floor Loom

16 Shafts, 24" weaving width with an electronic dobby controller.  Loom operated by a single foot treadle.  Approx. 10 years old.  Collection from Colchester, Essex.

DL21. George Wood Loom Frame

36" with 3 box fly shuttle, 16 shaft Robert Hall mechanical dobby head and quantity of industrial shafts - needs some DIY skills to restore shuttle boxes and adjust dobby and assemble as a working loom - only £450 - could help assemble at reasonable rate(£80/day+ travel) within 50 of mile radius of mid wales.

DL6b. George Wood 16 Shaft 36" Weaving Width Dobby Loom

Purchased from local university but unable to erect and use due to recurring back problem.  Dismantled and ready for collection. Sold as seen at  bargain price: £990.

TL1. Glimakra Regina Upright Tapestry Loom

2 shafts.  1.50 metre weaving width, 20+ years old.  With shafts, beater, 3 sets of treadles, 2 harnesses, and warpboard on the back of the loom. Also includes warp sticks, heddles and reed.  Floor space:  1.05 metres x 1.86 metres.  Max height: 1.93 metres.  Approx weight: 97 kilos.  In perfect working order apart from some minor hammer marks on frame and 2 rubber feet missing.  If interested in this item, we strongly recommend that you collect it (Peebles in Scottish borders) so you can disassemble it into pieces and so know how to re-assemble it later. A quantity of Craftsman's Mark weaving wool is also offered for sale separately.

TL2. Glimakra Gobelin Swedish Upright Tapestry Loom

Rare and in perfect condition. 25 Years old with very little use since having my children 22 years ago!! 6ft high  4ft wide  weaving width 39 inches
There is a top and bottom beam allowing unlimited weaving length. Buyer to collect devon/dorset border. Dismantles for easy travelling.

TL3. Tapestry Floor Loom

Dimensions are 80cm wide x 123cm high x 61cm deep (at floor stand).  Substantially made and nicely finished.  Buyer must collect or arrange for collection.

TL4. Adjustable Tapestry Loom

Brand new (never warped other than for photograph), hardwood tapestry loom which I had made especially for me. (Two were made so this is one I am selling whilst keeping the other). Overall height 146cm x 119cm with a weaving area of approx. 85cm x 105cm.  The loom has been made with an adjustable bar at the top which allows you to  maintain warp tension as you work, if necessary. A height adjustable leash bar creates a shed by selecting back warp threads easily. Simple to warp as frame  can be rotated by adjusting side tension bars which also allow you to angle the  frame for comfort when you are seated and weaving. A locking peg holds the frame in position. The frame height is also adjustable so as you weave you can adjust the loom. A handy tray at the base gives you somewhere to store yarn and tools while you work. Available to see - Horsham, West Sussex. Collection only. Loom easily dismantles for transportation. Any questions please just ask.

TL5. Maxwell Upright Tapestry Loom

A bespoke loom crafted by in the early 1960's by Maxwell's. This was made for a family friend's home studio whilst she was a textile lecturer at Central Saint Martins University, London.  The loom has weaving width of roughly 76", it has 2 shafts, 3 pairs of pedals, metal top & bottom rollers & a reed holder. The string heddles would need to be replaced.  This has been unused & dry stored in her barn for a number of years .  The overall dimensions of the loom are roughly : 86"w x 40"d x 74"h

I am selling this on behalf of a family friend : if you have any questions I would be more than happy to pass them onto the owner.  Buyer to collect from Saffron Walden. Essex.

TL6. Tapestry Loom

The loom is a large simple upright tapestry loom with attached fluorescent light (untested) which is currently strung with a strong linen warp ready for a large tapestry. The overall dimensions are 1740mm high by 1360mm wide and 220mm deep when flat and it sits on wooden feet 565mm deep when standing. The working area is 1100mm high by 1220mm wide. The loom was made and well used by my late father and is currently located in north Dorset. I would prefer the buyer to collect but I may be able to deliver locally.'