Floor Looms and Tapestry 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.

Live further away?  I'm happy to help via email and telephone for a small fee.  Just send me details of the problem, with images if possible, and I'll do my best to help you get weaving!

WANTED: HATTERSLEY DOMESTIC FLOOR LOOM

WANTED: Hattersley domestic hand loom in any condition. Looking for a loom which needs renovating. 

1. Four Shaft Counterbalance Floor Loom

Floor standing loom with 43” reed which in turn has 8 dents per inch.
It is complete and ready for weaving.
The loom includes a raddle, warping sticks, bobbins together with a reed hook and a thread hook  A warping frame and all the tools required to immediately start weaving supplied with the loom.
Plan and brief assembly instructions included.
Collection from Coventry area.

2. Glimakra Ideal Countermarch Floor Loom

8 Shaft Glimakra Ideal Countermarch floor loom with 2 back beams and 8 treadles in good working order.

3. Louet Spring Countermarch Floor Loom

This loom is the original Louet Spring (not the mark II)  Countermarch loom. It has 8 shafts and 10 treadles with space to upgrade to 12 shafts. 90 cms weaving width, 40/10cm (10dpi) stainless steel reed and built-in raddle. Extras include the original handbook, ski shuttle, Dryad temple (60-110cms), 3.5kgs yarn (mainly Cottolin). It is in excellent condition, owned by just one person and used only occasionally.
Collection from South East Scotland.

4. Rare Whim Four Shaft Counterbalance Floor Loom

Rare Whim 4-shaft counterbalance floor loom, handcrafted in solid hardwood by James Lockie at The Whim, Lamancha, Peeblesshire, Scotland. Whim looms were premium hand-built looms developed in the 1970s-1980s, known for their exceptional craftsmanship, smooth mechanical action, and ingenious interlocking frame design — built to be dismantled for transport and reassembled accurately and easily. Approx. 1m reed width, complete with reed, heddles, boat shuttle and some additional weaving accessories. 

Traditional counterbalance action provides a smooth balanced shed and lighter treadling, with adjustable shed/warp geometry (a relatively rare feature) allowing the loom to be tuned for different yarns and weaving styles, from fine cotton and linen to heavier wool blankets and furnishing fabrics. A substantial, high-quality floor loom for handweavers. 

Collection only, Reading RG1.

Please email for additional information and to arrange viewing.

5. Louet Spring 2 12 Shaft Floor Loom

Louet Spring 2 countermarch floor loom, 90cm weaving width, 12 shafts and 14 treadles. Bought in 2024 and in excellent condition throughout. Currently assembled and ready to go from the North London area.

The Spring 2 is Louet's parallel countermarch design, with the patented sprung floating breast beam that holds warp tension even and gives a larger shed with less effort at the treadles. Texsolv heddles and tie-up cords throughout, friction brake on the warp beam, cloth advance lever, height-adjustable beater, built-in raddle on top of the castle and a storage shelf. Lacquered beech.

Included:

• Matching Louet weaving bench
• Stainless steel reed, 90cm, 40/10 metric (10 dents per inch)
• Four Glimåkra boat shuttles, two large and two medium
• Spare Texsolv heddles
• Warp sticks and lease sticks

Twelve shafts new from a UK dealer is currently £5,888 with a twelve week wait, and the bench is extra. This one is here now but will need a big car or small van. Happy to help lug it through the house. 

This was my late wife's loom, so it is looking for a new home. I would very much like it to be woven on again.

Collection from North London N20, close to the A1 and A406, straightforward from central London and the M25. Viewing very welcome.

6. Fred's Shed New Zealand 8 Shaft Floor Loom

Fred's Shed New Zealand 8 shaft countermarch floor loom.  48" weaving width.  Plus various extras.

8. George Maxwell 12 Shaft Floor Loom

George Maxwell 57" 12 shaft/12 treadle countermarch loom and bench. Two back beams, 1,200 + Texsolv heddles. Loom cord on treadles and lamms recently renewed.  All in good condition.

Collection only from Hastings.

9. Four Shaft Floor Loom plus upright loom

London School of Weavers Four shaft floor loom plus reeds, raddle etc.   For sale as a job lot with an upright loom.  Both looms are dismantled  and are for sale as a pair.

Collection only from near Chichester, W. Sussex.

10. Ashford Eight Shaft Jack Loom

Following a recent move to downsize I now have my Ashford Jack Loom available for  sale. 8 shafts, 10 treadles and a weaving width of 38"/97cms.  This loom is in lovely condition and has only been used a couple of times.   
The loom has a built-in shuttle race to allow the shuttle to move smoothly though the shed and prevent it from diving into the warp threads. The shuttle race is attached to
the beater which is operated on a pivot for easy beating. The loom has a quick and easy warp stick attachment, removable front beam and a built-in raddle with cap rail,
making it easy to warp. The warp is advanced effortlessly in increments with the help of a steel ratchet and wooden handle, while a friction rear brake ensures fine adjustments on the warp tension.
Other great features include easy access and removal of shafts from the top of the loom, a folding (and removable) back beam which reduces the depth of the loom for
storage or moving between rooms, and a handy built-in shelf above the castle.

The loom has been disassembled (original assembly instructions available) and will be boxed for easier transport and is available for collection from NP8 (South Powys).

11. Floor Loom

Floor Loom.  Approximate measurements:  5ft high, 4ft wide.  In need of some renovation.  Images available on request.  Collection only from Bedford area.

12. Varpapuu 12 Shaft Countermarch Floor Loom Package

18. Schacht Arras Tapestry Loom with Stand

Schacht Arras tapestry loom with stand, treadles and the front trap.
Complete with the different size coils and the heddles...all in perfect condition.
Collection from the East Midlands

21. Harris Four Shaft Floor Loom

HARRIS FOOT POWER LOOM….DE LUXE MODEL

This foot loom was bought by me some thirty years ago. It has special features, the chief being the suspension cords of the Heddle frames, Pulleys and Horses are replaced by Chains and Treble Rollers. This arrangement ensures a perfect Horizontal Frame at all times. There are 4 shafts.
The measurements at the widest points are:
Width: 130cms / 51 ins
Depth: 120 cms / 47 ins
Height: 142 cms / 56 ins
The reed in place is 8 dent / inch and is 107cms / 42.5 ins width.
More details are available on enquiry and an original brochure is available.  Collection only from Etchingham, East Sussex.

24. Glimakra Ideal Countermarch Floor Loom

FOR SALE, a new Glymaka Ideal countermarch loom 100cm with 4 shafts (can be extended to six) complete as purchased, has never been used or even
assembled, instruction booklet included. Collect from Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk

15. Leclerc Gobelin Tapestry Loom

DL1. Louet Megado 16 Shaft

Louet Megado 16 shaft, 70 cm weaving width, very good condition with electronic dobby v 1, with USB A interface.

Note this is the original electronic dobby and runs on Mac OS 11.4, Big Sur.  Mac users should note that Louet does not currently offer a driver for the newer dobby version 2 to run on Big Sur. Check the current situation here: https://www.louetdobby.com/dobby-looms/manuals-and-drivers 

Price includes:  1600 mounted equally between the shafts plus 400 extra.  Two stainless steel reeds: 40 / 70 reed (10 epi), and 30 / 40 reed (7.5 epi).  Large shelf, built-in raddle. Lease, tie-up sticks and sixteen warp sticks.  Foot rest  

Buyer to view and collect from Aberdeenshire. If this not convenient we can dismantle and arrange delivery in the UK at buyer’s expense.  

External loom measurements:  Width 123cm x depth 127cm x height 131cm (47 5/8″ x 50″ x 51 5/8″) weight 69kg.   The castle with the mounted heddles fits in the original box measuring 111 x 76 x 25 cm.  The dobby electronic interface fits in its original box measuring 38 x 38 x 22 cm.  There are 18 side pieces mostly 10  x 3 cm of which the longest is 105 cm.  There are 9 cross pieces off similar dimensions, the longest of which is 95 cm  

When dismantled the loom will fit into most standard hatchbacks.

DL2. 16 Shaft Harris digital/manual Mark 111 Loom

A 16 shaft Harris digital/manual Loom MKIII looking for a new home. The older version of the last edition of digital looms that Harris Looms made. I bought it from Winchester School of art after my degree in 2012. The digital part of this loom was working up until a few years ago and I have a box of additional electrical boxes available. It can be still used as a 16 shaft manual loom if the electrics are not fixed. I can disassemble the loom for easier transportation if needed. Looking for a quick sell and open to reasonable offers. 

Size of the Loom: 136cm H x 109cm L x 82cm W.

Collection would be from Bedfordshire, United Kingdom.

DL3. Louet Magic 24 shafts electronic dobby loom

Louet Magic 24 shafts electronic dobby loom, 70cm wide, very good condition. 

Price includes:  800 heddles, 10epi reed, built in raddle, brand new, boxed second back beam. 

Collection from Haslemere, Surrey

DL4. Louet Octado

DL6. 16 Shaft Harris NC loom Mark 111

16 shaft Harris NC loom Mark III
Standing floor loom. Weaving width 22” (60cm). Two back beams.   Foot pedal and basic programmable electronic lifting system. It still works although the
memory doesn’t store between being switched on and off. (It may be possible to have this fixed). You can also use it manually using the levers.
It is about 20 years old. I’ve owned it since 2005 and bought it second hand from the first owner. It hasn’t had a lot of use and is in overall good condition. Requires reassembly as it has been taken apart to move.
Size is approx width 83cm x length 106cm x height 137cm
Includes
Original instruction book
Two Reeds 62cm 16 dpi and 10 dpi
Two sets of cross sticks 74 cm
Loom warping sticks x 12

Collection only from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

DL7. Louet Magic Dobby Loom

Louet Magic Dobby 70cms weaving width. 24 shafts. In excellent as- new condition, only lightly used.  Mechanical dobby system with 30 Dobby Bars and 600 Pegs, swivel  (pivot) beater system, built-in raddle, a stainless steel reed 40-10 metric  (10dpi), 800 Texsolv heddles (205mm), lease and warp sticks.  Shafts can be raised with either a single treadle, attached to the floor stand (detached on photo) or a lever on the front of the the loom to allow shaft operation by hand.
The position of the warp and cloth beams can be on the loom itself for shorter warps or when used as a table loom or fitted within the stand when long warps are required.
Collect from South East Scotland.

DL8. AVL A SERIES PRODUCTION LOOM

AVL A Series Production Loom  2018 Model 
The loom is being sold with additions, this is everything you’ll need to run a full production set up.
• Compu dobby system, 24 harnesses/shafts. Metal  heddle upgrade. Laptop with WeavePoint 8 software  included.
• 48” weaving width.
• Can support multiple warp beams (up to three).
Included are a plain and sectional beam.
• Bottom Swing beater.
• Automatic Cloth Storage system.
• Automatic Warp Tension system with pressure roller
and sandpaper beam.
• Automatic Warp Advance System.
• Adjustable Bench and built-in tool holder.
• Sustainably sourced, hardwood construction. Made in USA.
The loom has been well maintained and serviced annually.
Customised additions/add ons (purchased from AVL and Wonky Weaver, receipts can be provided on request)
• Automatic Cloth Advance System
• Four reeds: 8, 10, 12, 14
• Metal heddle system
• Bottom swing beater
• 48” Plain warp beam; includes separation roller, crank, warp tension system, apron, apron rod and warp/lease sticks
• Raddle 48” (detachable)
• WeavePoint 8 software and Windows laptop (never been used to access the internet, virus free and solely used to power the loom)
• Sley and Threading Hook
• Electric bobbin winder (220 voltage), includes a 200W step-down transformer so compatible with British sockets
Sectional Warping equipment: (Delivered in 2022)
• Sectional Warp Beam (48” and 1/2 yard)
• Tension Box
• Track and Mount system
• Counter (for rotations in metres)
• Cone rack with 56 spool/cone capacity
• Fitted with a new break cable
Crate, handling and shipping from USA in 2018 was £1600 but has now more than quadrupled, making these fabulous looms harder to import and come by.
This loom with additions is worth over £16,000 sensible offers only. Currently available from AVL for £13,000 EXCLUDING any additions or freight, this is for the basic shell of the loom.
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