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 Schacht Baby Wolf or Mighty Wolf

Schacht Baby Wolf or Mighty Wolf folding floor loom in good condition.  Can collect but easier in the North West.

WANTED Glimakra Countermarche Floor Loom

I am looking for a Glimakra Countermarche floor loom.

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?   

DRAW LOOM PARTS

I have inherited some drawloom parts which were originally built onto a Toika Eeva loom, by a very skilled weaver and engineer.  However, it is not complete as some parts were re-used for other projects.  I believe I have the draw device, counterweights and lingoes, lots of steel, aluminium and wooden shafts.  Some of the wooden shafts have metal eyelets screwed in, some have drilled holes (and may be lamms).  I have pattern harness leashes with plastic mails, what I think may be the pulley box and various other unidentified parts.  I also have the makers typed records of the design and construction and photos of the working loom.  All of this can be yours if you would like to have a go at using it, for a small donation to the Cambridgeshire Guild.  If you are interested please email me at the address below.  Collection only from Bedfordshire..

16 shaft mechanical dobby loom system - see Dobby Loom 2.

1. Countermarch Floor Loom

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

2. Harris 8 Shaft Countermarch Floor Loom

HARRIS Counter March 8 shaft floor loom with double back beam, made from macorie hard wood. A strong reliable work horse who has served me well for many years. Buyer needs to collect from Milton Keynes.  Please call to arrange a viewing or for any queries.

3. Nilus Leclerc Jack Type Loom

Nilus Leclerc, Jack-type, 36" loom. Rising action. 4 harness, 6 treadles. Loom has had very little use. Bought in 1978. Very good condition. Ratchet handle missing, hence fair price £1000. Move requires sale! Buyer collects. Alnwick, Northumberland.

4. Hand Made Crofters Loom

Hand made crofters loom by W. Tennant of Dingwall.  Made from Iroko wood.  4 shaft and 6 treadles.
Measures 5' x 4'9" x 5' 10" High.  Attached warping frame and pegs.  4 extra Frames and reeds, set of wire healds.  Technical drawings.
Buyer collects (North Wales)

5. Leclerc Nilus II 8 shaft 45” Jack loom

Leclerc Loom – Nilus II 8 shaft 45" Jack loom.  Very reluctant sale. 10 front attached treadles, Sectional 1" warp beam with tensioning system. Sectional warping box. 2 x warping frames with spools. 3 x reeds (8, 12 and 20 ends per inch). Bench with storage bins either end plus lift up centre storage. Fold up chair for warping inside frame. Temples plus other items of equipment. There are books, CD magazines and DVDs that also can be taken. Hardly used due injury. Collection will be required. Based in Bristol

5a. AVL Warping Wheel

AVL Warping Wheel.  Very reluctant Sale. AVL Warping Wheel complete setup with Counter. Hardly used due to injury. Collection with be required. Based in Bristol

6. Glimakra Standard Four Shaft Loom

Glimakra Standard counterbalance 120cm 4 shaft loom. Swedish pine. 30 -120 Reed and 50-120 Reed. Table Warping Mill 2.5m. Complete with full accessories and ready for immediate use after assembly. Includes instructions for assembly and original paperwork (bought new in 1989 one owner). Very good condition.   Will consider delivery within 30 miles of Pewsey, Wiltshire.

7. Wolf Pup Floor Loom

Schacht Spindle Wolf Pup in perfect condition, 18 inch weaving width. Includes various accessories – warping sticks, shuttles of varying lengths, a warping frame, raddle, fork and a selection of yarns.

Reading, Berkshire – buyer collects.

8. Antique Floor Loom

Antique floor loom for sale. 36" (cut down from 48"). Used by professional rug weaver (the seller's mother) in 1960s and 70s. Has been in storage (not assembled) since 1984 in a dry workshop for many years, but now shows signs of woodworm and some damp. Please see pictures – apologies, we cannot show the loom assembled. Restoration project. This loom was originally used for weaving the silk for Queen Alexandra's wedding dress (designed by Charles Worth) in 1863. All parts were stored with the loom, but unfortunately we can't guarantee what is there, or the condition. New reed. Bought as seen. Move requires urgent sale! Buyer collects. Happy to answer questions. Please note: the spinning wheel is not included in this sale, and will be sold separately. Nr Stroud, Gloucestershire.

9. Leclerc Colonial 1 Floor Loom

Leclerc Colonial 1 60" Floor Loom.   At present it has four shafts but can be added to for 8 or 12 shafts.  It is complete with flying shuttle beater and a 12 dents per inch reed.  In addition the loom has many extras:  a)  Conversion kits for it to be set up as a Jack type or as a counterbalanced loom.  b)  A sectional direct warp beam with approximately 20 mtrs of 90% mohair/10% wool warp on the beam and a tension box.  c) Kits to have it as either an overhead or a bottom mounted beater.  d)  A brand new 8 dents per inch reed still in its original wrapper.  e)  A hand-made weaving bench with storage.  f)  All the instruction books.  g)  Also included in the price are a 40 bobbin rack, ski and boat shuttles.  The loom can be closed when not in use or to make warping up easier and the flying shuttle is easy to remove when not required.  Size of loom:  1)  When fully opened (there are 2 or 3 different positions for the back beam) with the flying shuttle beater,  Width: 2.5 mtrs x Depth 1.4 mtrs x Height 1.8 mtrs.  2) When closed:  Width 1.72 mtrs x Depth 1.0 mtrs x Height 1.8 mtrs.   The loom is in very good condition.  The sale is being forced because of ill health.

Collection from Banwell, Somerset (nr. Weston Super Mare)

10. Leclerc Artisat SOLD

Leclerc Artisat 36" floor loom.  Very good condition.  Four Shafts.  Weaving width: 36" (90cm).  Includes sticks, shuttles, reeds etc.  Folds back and front with weaving in tact.  Move requires sale.  Collection only from Taunton area of Somerset.

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. Don Porritt Countermarch 8 shaft loom

Don Porritt countermarche floor loom, 8 shafts, 10 treadles, 130cm weaving width, double back beam (no apron on top beam), brand new Texsolv tie-up all round, reed (8dpi - Note: reed width 110cm), raddle, sticks etc.     Collection from Dawlish, Devon.

14. Glimakra Julia Four Shaft Counterbalance Floor Loom

Glimakra Julia 4 shaft counterbalance floor loom.  Brand new, natural wood (not red gables), 26" (67cm) weaving width.  Comes with 10 dpi stainless steel reed, 4 treadles and lamms, 500 texsolv heddles, lease sticks, warp sticks, shaft holders, tie-up kit, non slip feet, DVD and booklet containing assembly and warping instructions.  Dimensions: H 130cm, D 80cm, W 78cm.  Buyer to collect from Basildon, Essex.

15. Dryad Upright Floor Loom

Dimensions: (HxWxD) Imperial (in) 70x44x29 Weaving Width: 34.5 metric(cm) 178x112x74 Weaving Width: 87

Buyer to collect from Near Twyford, Berks 

16. Leclerc Artisat Floor Loom

Leclerc Artisat No: 334400 (with wire heddles).  Measurements:   Open: H 103cm, D 92cm, W 102cm.   Closed: H 103cm, D 64cm, W 102cm.  Included: 1 x reed, 2 x lease sticks, 1 x beam stick, 3 x warp rods, 2 x shuttles, 1 x raddle.  Full assembly instructions in English and French.  Buyer collects from near Littlehampton, West Sussex.

17. Swedish Glimakra Viking Floor Loom

This loom is in excellent condition and is still owned by the original owner. The weaving
width is 36" with 4 harnesses and 6 treadles and a low profile castle. Texsolv (string)
heddles and tie ups make for extremely quiet weaving (as opposed to the metal heddles).
The loom measures 46 inches wide x 42 inches deep x 37 inches high when fully opened
and operational however the back beam folds up as a space saving device with a closed
dimension of 46 inches x 42 inches. A Glimakra adjustable bench and 27 1/2 x 24 1/2
inch warping frame come with the loom as well as a 6 and 12 dent reed, raddle, warping,
end and lease sticks. Also included are the original assembly instructions and other useful
tools. I will likely throw some yarn in as well!
This jack style loom is easy to treadle, has an excellent shed and a great braking system.
It is a sturdy loom which makes it suitable for weaving rugs as well as fine cloths.
This is a high quality Swedish made loom that would be great for new weavers. It has
been lightly used and spent some of it's time in storage. It's compact nature and great
design make it an acceptable feature in any room. 
Loom can be picked up at PE28 5AW or delivered for a price.
More photos available.

18. Schacht Baby Wolf SOLD

International Move forces sale.     Schacht Baby Wolf, 26” weaving width, 4 harness, 6 treadle, two reeds, raddle, lease sticks.  Slightly damaged wood near 1 wheel.  Collection from Bolton, Lancs

19. Geo. and John B. Maxwell 8 shaft Countermarch Floor Loom

36" beam, double back beam, with assorted reeds, sticks and shuttles. I also have a collection of weaving books which I am happy to pass on with the loom.  This is a big, sturdy loom, ideal for rug and blanket making. It measures 52" front to back (60" at floor level including treadles), 45" wide, 62" tall, so it is collection only from Hampshire area please. Second picture shows loom disassembled to give some idea of transport requirement.

20. Toika Norjaana Floor Loom

Toika Norjaana Floor Loom, 76cm/30" weaving width, countermarche, 4 shafts, 6 treadles,Texsolv heddles, 2 reeds: 8 and 12. Warpsticks and stick shuttles, bench as well as all original instructions. Sale due to down sizing. All in good working order.  Collection from Bristol area.

22. Toika Floor Loom

Toika Floor Loom
4/8 shafts, 6/10 treadles, string heddles, assorted reeds, shuttles, warping sticks and some yarn, fitted bench.  Full assembly instructions.
This loom weaves beautifully and has had one lady owner from new before me. It has been looked after well in the short time i have had it. Personal reasons forces sale or I would not be parting with this loom.
Please feel free to message/email me for more info.
Collection only from Mansfield, Nottingham.

23. Leclerc 4 Shaft Artisat 36" Floor Loom

Leclerc 4 Shaft Artisat 36" Floor Loom
Excellent condition, very compact folding to a depth of 14" with warp on.  Sale includes 7 Shuttles, 1 Reed, Heddles, large amount of Spacers and an assortment of Stick Shuttles, plus many other items of equipment.
Also included are 19 excellent condition weaving books and an assortment of weaving magazines.
Please phone for more details and photos,
Collection only from South West Dorset Area.

24. George Wood Floor Loom

George Wood four shaft counterbalance floor loom that belonged to a local weaver.  The beater and the front beam are missing.  This is a project that may suit someone who has a George Wood loom and needs parts for it  or someone who wishes to restore this loom to its former glory.  Collection only from Petersfield, Hants.

25. George Maxwell 16 Shaft Loom

16 Shaft, two beam, English Countermarch loom made by George Maxwell for Marianne Straub.  5' x 5' x 47" weaving width.  2,080 Texsolv heddles.  Collection from East Sussex.

26. Karelia Floor Loom

Mother in law's Karelia floor loom for sale.  Four shafts,  33" weaving width.  1980's model. Price includes bench, extra shuttles, warping equipment, yarn winder, warping board, Peter Collingwood book etc. etc.  Collection from Cambridgeshire.

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.  

DL2. 16 shaft mechanical dobby loom system

FOR SALE: 16 shaft mechanical dobby loom system
Parts included –
Cast iron dobby head with supporting beams,  16 shafts, with cords and metal heddles,  Castle frame.  Full length foot pedal.  Compressed air system as alternative to foot pedal,  Over 150 lags,  approximately 1000 lag screws,  supporting frame for long lag chain,  a quantity of spare screw eyes for connecting lags,  rechargeable electric screw driver.
I have another 6 photographs of the relevant parts, which I can email on request.
A sturdy loom frame is required to carry the system.
I have used the system on an old Harris loom for the past 6 years.

DL3. 24 Shaft ARM Loom,SOLD

24 Shaft ARM Loom, Patronic B60    made by ARM CH-3507, Bingden, Switzerland.  Weaving width 60cm (max).  24 shafts with 1200/shaft.  2 warp beams with ratchet handle and lease rods.  Sliding beater.  Driving by 2 treadles or crank handle.  Also have 11 reeds for the loom: 10,11,12,13,14,15,18,20,22,24 & 26.  A flat warp winder and a couple of boxes of yarns available too.  Loom is in very good condition.  Buyer collects from Devon.

DL5. Harris 24 shaft Dobby Loom

HARRIS 24 shaft dobby loom. 3m high, 1.4 metres wide going up to 2.55 with fly shuttle, 2.2 m deep inc pedal.  80 lags with metal pegs. 36" weaving width. 2 beams, additional fly shuttle, reeds, other bits and pieces.   Collection from Oxford

DL9. AVL Reconditioned 16" 24 harness Workshop Dobby Loom

AVL reconditioned 16" 24 harness Workshop Dobby Loom.  USB-Serial High speed adaptor for PC or Mac.  WeaveMaker software for MAC OS X and Manual on CD-ROM.   Small Handshuttle (includes 3 bobbins; 11" length).  16" stainless steel reed.  Sley hooks.  Upgrade 16 " Pawl and Gear, WDL - cloth beam only.  Above was used only a few weeks after importing from U.S.A.     Collection from Cardiff area.

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.

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.