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. 

2. Lilstina 4 Shaft Counterbalance Floor Loom

Lilistina Floor Loom – 4 Shaft Counterbalance

Solid wooden Lilistina floor loom in good working condition. 4 shaft counterbalance system with overhead horses, smooth action and ideal for a range of weaving projects. Includes reed, heddles, and shuttle race and original instructions.Some signs of age but structurally sound and ready to use. A great loom for weavers looking for a reliable traditional setup.

Buyer collects from Leicestershire.Images available on request.

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.

5. Large Four Shaft Floor Loom

Antique European Extra Large Floor Loom.
This piece is constructed of Canadian wood – no knots, extremely strong.  Width of 2 metres. (See photographs) this extra large floor loom comes with a range  of equipment and is easily assembled.
Ideal for textile artists, traditional crafts enthusiasts, .  Capable of creating woven fabric, rugs etc, with 4 floor pedals and rollers.  Accompanied by various pieces of equipment including reeds, shuttles etc.
Currently in storage. (Unused for many years).
Can be viewed further to contact. (Currently in Northern Ireland.)

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.    I am selling the loom with a further 2 reeds, a boat shuttle, 4 large cones of yarn and various copies of Handwoven magazine.
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.

14. The Jomay Tapestry Loom

This versatile tapestry loom is ideal for working comfortably in any situation - demonstrating etc.  weaving with the loom on your lap or on a table.  With a continuous warp and excellent tensioning.   Comes with warping instructions, the loom is brand new.  Approx:  Height 31" x Width 25"  Weaving width 18" and approx continuous warp of 44".  Collection from near Midhurst, W. Sussex, or carriage at an additional £10

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

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.

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

DL5. Louet Megado 16 Shaft Mechanical Loom

Louet Megado 16 shaft Mechanical Loom

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.