Floor Looms
Dobby looms, Jacquard looms and tapestry looms follow in separate sections
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!
"Hilary came to my rescue when I had borrowed a small Lillstina Floor Loom that was in need of some restoration. With great anticipation of weaving again after 25 years I suddenly felt completely helpless and frustrated having no idea where to begin or who to ask for help. Hilary arrived, repair kit in hand and tackled the problem with enthusiasm and know how. She reconstructed the parts that weren’t functioning leaving me all set up ready to start; I have been happily weaving rugs since. The Loom is now in a very good state, which makes warping up much simpler. Thank you very much Hilary." Daphne
£20 per hour (includes travelling time) plus 40p per mile
Contact: Hilary CharlesworthTel: 01730 817191
Email: hilary@totallytextiles.co.uk
Advertised Since: Sunday 14 April 2013
Loom Bench for sale
Loom bench for sale - see Miscellaneous section of this website.
1. Glimakra Standard 12 shaft Floor Loom
Glimakra standard horizontal countermarch loom 1.2 meters wide being sold by original buyer.
(Manufactured 2012).
Includes:
• 12 frames/12 pedals
• Throw shuttle with 2 shuttles and many pirns
• 2 rear warp beams (both sectional)
• 5 reeds :
Metric: 25/10, 30/10, 40/10, 50/10 and 60/10 Imperial: 6,8,10,12 and 15
• Glimakra overhead light
• 20 + tie-up system, which allows tie-up of the lamms and pedals from the back of the loom. This is so named because the ease of tie up can add 20 plus years of ability to weave to the life of an older weaver.
• Glimakra adjustable height bench with 2 storage baskets
• Weights that can be added to the beater for beating in weft (rug making)
• Rocking feet to prevent loom from walking forward when weaving.
• Books and a DVD in English to aid in installation of countermarch loom
• metal temple (expandable full width of loom)
• 2 bobbins of Texsolv cord
• 3 pairs of lease sticks
•1,000 plus Texsolv heddles
• 48 wood sticks to separate fabric accumulating on front beam
Located Sénas, France (one hour north of Marseille) We can help disassemble and label parts to make it easier to set-up when you return home.
Overnight lodging a possibility at time of pickup.
£3,425
Contact: Marilyn GriffithTel: 33 (country code) 629832766 mobile
Advertised Since: Saturday 08 January 2022
2. 45" Harrisville 4 Harness Rug Loom with Shaft Switching Device
45” Harrisville 4 Harness Rug Loom with Shaft Switching Device for SALE
Condition: Never been used since assembled, produced in 2018 / 2019.
The owner needs to move abroad very soon after the purchase of the loom so hopes another passionate weaver could take over and put this incredibly beautiful and well built loom to good use. The loom needs to be dismantled and picked up by the new owner. The original packaging is included.
6 & 8 dent Stainless Steel Reed included.
Pickup location: near Victoria station, London
3. Douglas Andrews Countermarch Loom
Douglas Andrews countermarch loom. 59" (147.32cm) wide, with a 45" weaving width. 48" (121.92cm) long from back beam to front beam. 65" (165.1cms) high. 4 shafts with cord heddles (more could be added). 6 treadles for various tie ups. Over slung beater for easy control of spacing. A good strong working loom, has woven fabric, rugs and hangings etc. Has extra back beam slots for double warps. Has warping peg holes for making warps on side loom uprights.
It comes with: Antique, craftsman built bobbin and spool rack, 12 reeds from 41" wide 10 dpi to 30" wide 14 dpi. 2 pairs of shed sticks with holes for ties to secure warp. Ample supply of cross sticks for spacing warp. Fine selection of shuttles all in good working condition etc.
Collection from owner in Rodmarton, Glos.
£700
Contact: Bella PeraltaTel: 07450 238 404 or 01285 760 259
Email: 4belladesign@gmail.com
Advertised Since: Wednesday 08 December 2021
4. Four Shaft Counterbalance Floor Loom
Douglas Andrew (Canterbury) Kentish Floor Loom. It weaves approx. width 90-95 cm has 4 shafts and 5 pedals. It has waxed thread healds/heddles.
There are several reeds some in need of de-rusting. A selection of accessories shuttles/raddle etc. The frame has holes drilled in the side for the insertion of dowelling pegs to create a warping frame. I no longer have the dowelling pegs, but they are easy to replace. Images available on request.
Collection only from Essex.
£300
Contact: Jacqui GaliseTel: 07813 682 443
Email: chrisgalise@btinternet.com
Advertised Since: Monday 21 June 2021
5. Dryad 8 Shaft Countermarch Loom
An antique loom thoroughly modernised with Texsolv tie-up and 800 Texsolv heddles allowing you to weave up to 25 EPI across the full width. 32" weaving width and 10 pedals. I also made a couple of small modifications to raise the height of it as I found I was a bit tall for it and the inside was a bit congested, but these haven't altered the original structure and design, so the loom can be used with them or in its original configuration. This is a nice loom which I have enjoyed weaving on for a few years and is only for sale because I keep acquiring more looms. Selling with a 60/10 reed (approx. 16 DPI). Currently assembled in an outbuilding in North Wiltshire and viewings are welcome, please email or phone (phone directs to answering service; please leave a message). Buyer can collect from N. Wiltshire.
£950
Contact: Manda RawlingsTel: 01225 807 362
Email: manda@brock-o-dale.co.uk
Advertised Since: Wednesday 23 June 2021
6. Swedish style Four Shaft Floor Loom
Swedish style four shaft, four pedal counterbalance floor loom with Texsolv heddles and in working order. Dimensions: Length: 153cm., Width: 122 cm., Weave width: 91.5cm., Highest Point: 142 cm. Complete with raddle, several reeds, warping board and a quantity of sticks. Some evidence of woodworm which needs treating, hence low price of £375 ono. Buyer collects from Wanstead, London, E11
£375 ono
Contact: Patricia JuppTel: 020 8505 4079
Email: patjupp@waitrose.com
Advertised Since: Monday 11 January 2021
7. Finnish Countermarch Loom
Finnish Countermarch loom (can be countermarch with the right other top beams since it has jacks available). Comes with a bunch of different accessories from a selection of different sized reeds, back sticks, bench, 4 shafts with heddles with 6 pedals and a warping mill. If you are interested or would like more photos, please email me.
Collection preferred (from Sutton, Surrey) but can discuss the delivery options.
£550
Contact: Elna Marie FortuneEmail: elnamarietextiles@gmail.com
Advertised Since: Wednesday 08 December 2021
8. Dryad Folding Floor Loom
Dryad Folding Floor Loom. One previous owner, in use until two years ago. It roughly measures 44 inches wide, 46 inches tall and 36 inches deep when expanded. The metal joints look a bit rusty but work and it has a new modern reed (about 34 inches) that hardly looks used.
Please email me for further details or if you would like more photos.
Buyer to collect from Chichester, West Sussex.
£175
Contact: Lesley ParkerEmail: lesleyparker_21@yahoo.com
Advertised Since: Thursday 20 January 2022
12. Glimakra Counterbalance Four Shaft Floor Loom
£750
Contact: Hollie WardEmail: studio@hollieward.co.uk
Advertised Since: Wednesday 08 September 2021
14. Lillstina Four Shaft Floor Loom
Attractive, sturdy Swedish beech floor loom. 1980. Made in Sweden by Lillstina, S. Ekenfren, Jarvso. Supplied to me new by Eliza Leadbeater, Cheshire. I have hardly used it owing to a change in circumstances. Very satisfactory results when used for clothing, cushion covers, chairbacks, floor rugs. Dimensions: Height 43", Width and Depth approx. 4ft x 4ft. Various shuttles etc. included, also warping frame, table loom and good assortment of wool cones all free extras. Buyer collects from Elgin, Moray, or delivered by carrier at your own expense and risk. Loom can be closed up for transporting.
£1,200 ono
Contact: Ann WebsterTel: 01343 842 378
Advertised Since: Wednesday 08 September 2021
15. Four Shaft Floor Loom
For sale Floor Loom
42 inch wide Four shaft Floor loom in working order and dismantled. Buyer collects Worcester UK
Also a wide variety of yarns, reeds, warping frames etc. available.
£250
Contact: David JeffreyTel: 07807 273 297
Email: dijeffrey@btinternet.com
Advertised Since: Thursday 09 September 2021
16. Harris Eight Shaft Floor Loom
Harris 8 Shaft floor loom.
Aprox 1 meter cloth width, it's restored to working order (include three reeds). All new texsolv threading.
(Currently in France, shipping can be organised)
£650
Contact: Louise PriorTel: 0033 622 123 770
Email: priorteaching@gmail.com
Advertised Since: Wednesday 02 August 2017
17. Four Shaft Counterbalance Floor Loom
4 shaft counterbalance floor loom. A very old substantial floor loom with choice of reeds, modern texsolv heddles and large amount of accessories, shuttles, spacing sticks, hangers for balancing loom, spare heddles etc. as well as carpet yarn and books if required. The loom has a heavy beater suitable for rug making as well as very fine work.
I have had 20 years of great pleasure using it but it is now time for someone else to enjoy it. Collection from Sidmouth Devon.
£500
Contact: Judy PercivalTel: 01395 515 947 or 07541 942 019
Advertised Since: Sunday 31 October 2021
Award of a 16 Shaft Dobby Loom
ALISON MORTON MEMORIAL AWARDS 2022
In addition to the 2022 biennial awards to weavers the Theo Moorman Trust for Weavers,
in partnership with Ruthin Craft Centre, are offering two further opportunities for 2022 only. For
further details and application forms please see www.theomoormantrust.org.uk .
WEAVING RESIDENCIES AT RUTHIN CRAFT CENTRE 12 - 26 March 2022
Application deadline: 5 January 2022
The residencies are offered to two weavers to work on the two looms, from the studio of Alison Morton, in the
gallery during the exhibition in her memory at Ruthin Craft Centre, North Wales.
Accommodation will be provided and a fee of £1500 will be paid to each weaver.
AWARD OF A 16 SHAFT DOBBY LOOM from the studio of Alison Morton
Application deadline: 1 March 2022
40 inch weaving width, bench and lags included. The loom will be in the exhibition at
Ruthin Craft Centre 15 January – 3 April 2022 and will be available after the exhibition.
ALISON MORTON (1946 - 2021) was one of the most dedicated loom weavers of her
generation, latterly renowned for her beautiful understated linen cloths and hangings. For
the last fourteen years of her life, she was a Trustee of the Theo Moorman Trust for
Weavers, a role to which she brought great commitment, as well as invaluable humour and
experience.
The ALISON MORTON MEMORIAL AWARDS are one-off awards independent of the main 2022
Theo Moorman Trust for Weavers biennial awards. further details of the biennial awards can be found on www.theomoormantrust.org.uk and note that applications for the next round of
awards are due on 1 March 2022.
Advertised Since: Wednesday 24 November 2021
Email: admin@theomoormantrust.org.uk
Advertised Since: Wednesday 24 November 2021
DL1. Louet Magic Dobby Loom
This is the 70 cm Louët Magic Dobby loom with 24 shafts (allowing for a vast range of patterns) and mechanical dobby mechanism.
It has been well cared for and is in good working order. It is a very portable loom and can be folded to transport in a car to workshops etc, it can be used as either a table loom by using a lever to open the shed, or it can be mounted on a floor stand with a treadle to open the shed.
The loom comes with treadle, swivel (pivot) beater system, raddle, a stainless steel reed, Texsolv heddles, lease and tie-up sticks and warp sticks. I am also including and extra reed and 2nd warp beam (worth £150).
It is with some sadness that I am selling it because a baby on the way means we no longer have space!
Collection from Farnham, Surrey
£2,200
Contact: Imogen BroadbridgeTel: 07846 499 972
Advertised Since: Thursday 11 November 2021
DL2. Louet Magic Dobby 24 shaft loom
24 shaft - Louet Magic Dobby Mechanical Loom, 70cm
2nd Hand (1 owner since new). Excellent condition, not used often.
A small portable dobby peg loom. Can be used as a floor or table loom and easily folded away to store or transport.
The loom comes with a stand but can be converted into a table loom. This very versatile feature allows the loom to act as a table loom while at a workshop, and a floor loom in your home. In order to take the loom to a workshop, just fold the front cloth beam and back warp beam sections.
There is a single treadle, which is attached to the floor stand, to raise the shafts and a lever with a detachable handle that can be attached to raise the shafts. Both cloth and warp beams are tightened with a ratchet system.
Dimensions: height 140cm, depth 100cm and width 88cm
Selling with below included:
40 Dobby Program Bars
600 Pegs
Raddle
Stainless steel reed 40-10 (metric)
1200 x 20.5cm Texsolv heddles
Lease and tie-up sticks
10 warp sticks
Collection in person from Solihull unless buyer wants to arrange own courier.
£2,500
Contact: Caroline HallTel: 07786 372 122
Email: carolineruthhall@gmail.com
Advertised Since: Sunday 09 January 2022
DL3. Dobby Loom with George Wood Dobby Head
Dobby loom with George Wood Dobby head. Weaving width 52 inches .Approx. measurements . Height 8 ft. (243.84cm) Including George Wood Dobby Head, Width 9 ft, (274.32 cm) including shuttle boxes, Depth 5ft (152.40 cm), Weight box + weights, 16 shafts with approx. 100 + wire heddles on each shaft, 6 reeds . Different sizes. 3 fly shuttles, 2 tenter hooks, 2 raddles, 70 + lags + pegs, warp sticks.
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£1000 ono
Contact: Sylvia HoughtonTel: 01949 860 549
Advertised Since: Tuesday 25 January 2022