Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom Assembly

[@luciacalza7839]

Thank you so much for your helpful instructions. I would have never been able to assemble it without your video.

[@AdelaideWalkerWool]

Glad it helped Lucia

[@Christynmaine]

This is really great. Thank you so much! This is obviously the “newer” model RH loom (double heddle). I hope it’s similar enough to the older model I’ve had in storage for years and am about to assemble. 🤞

[@slhouze]

Thank you so very much for stepping through this process and sharing. You helped me complete my assembly process in a reasonable amount of time!

[@lizurquhart4105]

Thank you! I assembled my 32in right along with you! Great job and very much appreciated!!! Yeah, I am ready to weave now.

[@rjcard5429]

Thank you ....you made it so easy for me to assemble the loom. I am a visual person and you were a great teacher.

[@AdelaideWalkerWool]

Thank you, so glad it helped.

[@34shellz]

Thanks so much for helping with this. It was much easier watching you.

[@BCashRN]

Thank you so much. I was really confused following the written instructions but you made it so clear and easy. Now I’m ready to start weaving.

[@annfrederick4467]

Thank you so much for the video! It was very helpful to me, I don’t think I could have put my loom together with just the written instructions.

[@Sara-uj4xw]

Thanks for this! Was of great help for changing one of the sides of my knitters looms, not the exact same assembly, but the ratchets are the same, so it was really helpful for understanding how to get it apart without breaking anything 👌

[@tracytroutman7188]

This was a very clear video and I'll be sure to reference it when it's time to assemble my loom.

[@kyliesteen3994]

Fantastic video, thank you very much. My 24 " loom went together without a hitch.

[@militarytrux]

Great video. Loom went together very quickly and easily Thank u

[@sonjadorrwand4675]

Vielen Dank, Mit ihnen zusammen ging das Zusammenbauen super schnell!

[@AdelaideWalkerWool]

Ich freue mich, dass es geholfen hat

[@courtnieburke8081]

This was incredible and saved me several hours. You're the best. Thank you so much.

[@RobertJohnson-je6tx]

Great video. I’m ordering my 32” loom tonight, just wanted to see how difficult it will be to assemble when I receive it. You gave me great confidence. Thank you.

[@marinamartinez6886]

Thanks for the video, this will certainly help when I receive my 24".

[@tamisagefox5099]

Thank you for posting this …. It saved me!

[@devandrancreesannaidoo9697]

Thank you for your expertise, absolutely great tutorial.

[@lisacarroll1917]

Thank you for this video! I found it very helpful!

[@diannaharwood469]

Thank you I really appreciate you doing this video 😊

[@AdelaideWalkerWool]

No problem Dianna, glad it helped.

[@paulaward1913]

Thanks so much, I dont think I could have put my loom together without your instructions

[@AdelaideWalkerWool]

Glad you found it useful Paula.

[@jimjasutis5046]

I watched someone else's video on assembling an Ashford ridged heddle loom. Apparently there was a time when you had to install those little metal pins that the ratchet pawl uses. That was what the hammer was used for.

[@katerinamelin734]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@jennifergwillim4751]

The clamp holes on the back rail in this video face the front of the loom. In the directions, the holes should face the back. Facing the back makes more sense to me, but as a novice, I want to be sure.

[@lisajohnstone5647]

You're correct, see the comments that came after yours!

[@melissalacombe1824]

So helpful. Thank you very much.

[@avronwhite1873]

According to printed instructions the edge holes of the front rail should be facing the front and the edge holes of the back rail face the back. Your video shows the edge holes of the front rail facing the back.....unless I am mistaken, and if so ...Apologies.

[@avronwhite1873]

And furthermore, forgive my ignorance, but what role do the front and back rail edge holes play in the weaving scenario. Why would the printed instructions request that they face opposite directions....is there a warping procedure that utilizes the rail edge holes. Thank you.

[@AdelaideWalkerWool]

Hi Avron. You're quite right. 10400 views and you're the first to notice! These holes allow you to clamp the loom onto a table when you're warping up - they're not part of the weaving process itself. In fact I think it's easier to use a one-handed woodworking clamp, which is probably why we've never noticed.

[@rosyhey]

This was so useful!! Thank you so much for uploading :)

[@phileaves6514]

I thought one was supposed to wax the pieces before you assembled it? Just saying.

[@b1empath]

Did you condition or seal the wood before assembly?

[@AdelaideWalkerWool]

Hi Barbara. I didn't, but you could if you want to. In my experience it will be fine without a finish, but may show up a few dirty marks. If you're going to be transporting it around a lot in a car boot then it's probably a good idea to apply a finish.

[@lisajohnstone5647]

They advise to seal the loom with wax, to protect it from moisture damage. This is particularly important if you intend taking your loom out and about with you to other venues, especially so if you live in rainy UK!

[@carolynadams2275]

Thank you so much for the instructions, I found this video extremely helpful. I still am not sure about the UP position on the reed support block; there's nothing to hold it in place at all, and should I have the reed in front of the reed support block or behind it?

[@AdelaideWalkerWool]

Hi Carolyn. The loom will allow you to use two reeds at the same time if you want to, which allows more complicated patterns. If you're just using one reed then it should be at the front. Once you have warped up the loom then the tension in the warp should be enough to hold the reed in place when it's in the up position.

[@carolynadams2264]

@@AdelaideWalkerWool Thank you so much for getting back to me. Now it makes perfect sense. I had forgotten about the second reed.

[@pru5730]

self defense, LOL. Thank you for this clear video!

[@mastinomama8939]

Lovely, thank you very much for the instructions! Got to assemble the 48" . Now I dare.....

[@donnatarsia4349]

I cannot get the arrows Through the predrilled holes on the warp sticks! Any ideas?

[@AdelaideWalkerWool]

I think brute force may by your answer here....! Twist them a bit when inserting, perhaps. Gentle tap on the other end with a small hammer. Maybe a bit of vaseline or wax on the inside of the hole before trying the tie through. I can't recall having an issue with this, you shouldn't need excessive force to get it though.

[@donnatarsia4349]

@@AdelaideWalkerWool Thank you so much - needed to wrap a paper towel around the top of the arrows so I could push harder without hurting my fingers! Brute force is the trick - thank you!

[@AdelaideWalkerWool]

@@donnatarsia4349 Splendid news

[@phiashanelec8615]

A rubber hammer is recommended to hit the cogs in securely. Many may not have the strength to whack it in with their hand.

[@Freedom.......]

Hi! Please, can you give me the link where I can buy these machines?

[@AdelaideWalkerWool]

You'll find them all here www.adelaidewalker.co.uk/looms-weaving-equipment

[@jimjasutis5046]

No need to finish the wood???

[@AdelaideWalkerWool]

Optional...we've had a demo model for a while which was unfinished and it has survived pretty well. If you do want to apply some wax or lacquer, then it's obviously easier to do it before you assemble the loom.

[@jimjasutis5046]

@@AdelaideWalkerWool Thanks for the answer. I was kind of worried about putting on a finish that might rub off on the yarn. I went back and looked at it again, and it looks like if you use paper to separate the yarn there isn't really that much contact between wood and yarn. Thanks again.

[@widukind3322]

Thank you!*-*