TABLE LOOMS:

WANTED - Harris 16 shaft table loom, double beam, in good condition.  Wanted by university student for textile course.  Extras considered but not essential.  Able to collect any reasonable distance from Derbyshire.  Please telephone: Louise West on 07931 126063 (day) or 01773 763775 (evenings)

2.  HARRIS TABLE LOOM 24” weaving width, 4 shafts. It is in very good condition and has a simple stand (home made).Includes spare heddle, warping frame (38” by 13”), assorted shed sticks and wooden shuttles. Also a lot of weaving yarns and threads, plus 3 books on weaving (not advanced). £250ono. For more details  tel: Derek Linkens 0114 2662052 (Sheffield).If no reply please leave an Answerphone message with name and telephone number and preferred time for a return call.  

3.  WEAVEMASTER TABLE LOOM 4 shafts, 40" weaving width.  45" wide, 30" depth, 24" height.  £200 for more details tel: Maureen Winter 01407 741516 (Anglesey)

4.  HARRIS TABLE LOOM 14" WEAVING WIDTH, 4 shafts.  Complete with Harris floor stand (cross legged with apron).  Brand new, never been used.  Also comes with a selection of reeds, spare heddles and 6 yarns (cobs).  Perfect for producing swatches for industry and accessories.  £230.  contact Claire Shields 0787700759 (Gloucestershire) or email: contactme-540@hotmail.com for photographs.

5.  HARRIS FOUR SHAFT TABLE LOOM 24" weaving width.  Includes: 2 temples (18.5" and 26.5") 2 extra reeds (18 dent and 4 dent), assorted shed sticks and wooden shuttles, warping frame (39" x 37").  Also including: linen and cotton warp, assorted weaving yarns (wool, silk and linen), Shetland and Lincolnshire fleeces and a hand spinning kit. £250 ono. For more detail tel: Alison Duffin 01655 750496 (Ayrshire)

6. WEAVEMASTER TABLE LOOM 4 shafts, 37" wide X 31" deep X 21" high. Maximum weaving width 32".  String heddles and 10-dent reed.  Shafts are raised by 4 levers on the sides of the castle at the top (see photo). Comes with original shuttle and Weavemaster instruction booklet "Home Weaving Technique and Instruction Manual".  Dates from about 1940-50.  Small amount of woodworm but this was treated years ago.  As you can see in the photo, some parts are wrapped for transporting and the castle has been removed but the screws are taped inside for easy reassembly. Stupid purchase - I have nowhere to put it in a 1-bedroom flat!!  £65 ono. Lindsay Robb at  lrobb6@googlemail.com or 07706823316 and leave a number and I will get back to you.  Loom can be collected from Haywards Heath, Sussex.

7.  ASHFORD FOLDING TABLE LOOM unwanted present, still in its packaging.  80cm (32") 4 shaft, together with a raddle 80cm (32") and an Ashford warping frame.  These are literally unused, untouched, as sent by Fibrecraft.  The loom cost £371, the raddle £65 and the warping frame £54.60, total: £490.60.  All for sale at £400 buyer to collect from Witney, Oxfordshire.  tel: W. Nicholls 01993 850495

8.  HARRIS 16 SHAFT DOUBLE BEAM TABLE LOOM versatile loom, ideal for very creative weaving and designing woven samples for industry.  Excellent condition.  Extras included.  £700 for more details contact Sheila Topley 01489 895217 (Southampton, Hants)

9. Please help a poor student and buy my loom!!  I have for sale a FOUR SHAFT DRYAD LOOM £160 in very good condition.  Comes with extra heddles and a reed (approx. 4 dents per cm).  It was bought a couple of months ago for use at my home for my university work, but I have to sell it because I need some money for my tuition fees.  I will be very sorry to see it go as it has served me well, would be ideal for another student or enthusiast.  Can be collected from Orpington, Kent or Farnham, Surrey, or even Salisbury (but only if you really need to)  Please email me for a photo on: gemmalouisebennett@hotmail.co.uk or phone me on 07949 362320 or 01252 722383 and ask for Gemma Bennett.

13.  HARRIS 16 SHAFT DOUBLE BEAM TABLE LOOM  - versatile, so is ideal for creative innovation/professional sampling for industry.  Excellent condition. £690 including warping frame and extras!  for further details please call Jacky Curry 01484 461212 (home) or 07813 615686 (mobile) (Huddersfield, West Yorkshire)

14.  WEAVEMASTER TABLE LOOM 4 shafts, 17" weaving width.  14 dpi reed.  Depth:30", Width:38", Height:19.5"  £80 tel: P.Tattersall 01204 495235 (Bolton)

17.  HARRIS 15" FOUR SHAFT TABLE LOOM complete with folding stand.  In excellent condition. £250 for more details contact: S. Angove 01209 712067 (Cornwall)

18.  BRAND NEW HARRIS LOOM (Never been used) 4 shafts, 14" weaving width.  Complete with aproned floor stand. Comes with warping board, extra heddles, threading equipment and bobbins.  A large selection of yarns (silks, lurex, wool, chenille etc) are included in the price. £325 ono.  Collection from Hertford, Herts only).  For more details contact Kate Cooper 07843447119 or email kate.cooper@david-howard.co.uk