How to assemble the Ashford 8 shaft table loom, part 2

[@seazenbones6945]

A table loom course. Excellent!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you! 😀

[@sarajcory7425]

Your two assembly videos have helped me immensely. I'm half way there. Thank you.

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful, keep going! 😀

[@herrero4270]

Dear Kelly, thank you for your wondeful and useful video.You dreserve many more 'likes', but there is not many people interested in assemblng Ashford table looms. I send you a salute form Mexico to you and your husband.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you!

[@gailwilson7878]

Ashford should pay you for publishing this video!

[@vrr3256]

YOU ARE MY NEW BEST FRIEND!!! I inherited an older 8 shaft Ashford loom & my brain was exploding trying to figure out how to add the warp sticks to the back & front! THANK YOU!!!!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're very welcome, happy to help!

[@felipeaboytesaguilar446]

Quiero saber lo que cuesta en pesos mexicanos y si trae instrucciones para armarlo

[@KellyCasanova]

@@felipeaboytesaguilar446 I don't know what it costs in Mexican pesos, sorry, you would need to find a supplier near you and ask them.

[@palmiraserra2283]

Thank you Kelly and husband! Ashford instructions are pretty useless and confusing. After a long wait I’ve just received (and now assembled) my 8 shaft 32” loom. Big fan of you from Spain 💖

[@KellyCasanova]

Congratulations on your loom, you will love it!

[@4odyssey645]

I'm up Five in the morning watching your video. I must say it's very informative and appreciated. Thanks for sharing😃

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad you liked it! 😊

[@felipeaboytesaguilar446]

Por favor díganme cuánto cuesta un telar cómo este y por favor en Español gracias.

[@peggywhite5638]

Invaluable. Some of the Ashford instructions weren't that bad, but the rest of them, well ... Thank you!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@andrewhypher2087]

Hi Kelly, Watching you and your husband put this table loom together so clearly, convinced me to take the plunge and buy my own! Although the instruction manual that came with it is very clear, it's sometimes helpful to check a video from someone who's already done it, so thank you both - and for giving me the inspiration to upgrade from my homemade rigid heddle loom. I'd already adapted the latter with heddle rods so that I could weave up to four shafts, but my new eight-shaft loom will open up a whole range of new possibilities which I can't wait to try out!

[@KellyCasanova]

That's great news Andrew, congratulations on your new loom, I'm sure you will love it!

[@patriciaclough2463]

Thank you Kelly and to your wonderful Hubby for putting this loom together. I can see you weaving some beautiful things on it and would definitely recommend anyone purchasing this to view both your videos. You both did a wonderful job on explaining everything. Happy Weaving !!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you Patricia 😊

[@sallyrichmond2495]

Thankyou Kelly and Husband, this video has been a great help. My loom is now complete x

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@anitaprickett3207]

I just ordered this loom and it should arrive in a week. My husband is great at helping and he appreciates your video. Thanks so much!

[@KellyCasanova]

Congrats on the loom, you will love it!

[@lorrainewall8898]

Thank you Kelly! I ordered my loom and also signed up for your online table weaving course. Very excited to get started. I lost my husband 4 years ago and he always helped me with my loom assembly. Without him, I find myself struggling at times with the instructions. I so appreciate the time you both put into these videos as I am now confident that I can manage on my own. Thanks again! Lorraine

[@KellyCasanova]

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, I hope that the assembly goes well with the video help. Take your time, don't rush it, make sure you start assembling in a spot where you can leave it all and take a break and come back to it when you can ❤️

[@leighsmith8946]

If I had not had your videos, there would have been no way I could have assembled my 32" loom. There were a few hiccups on the way, but nothing that a little thinking and watching very carefully didn't solve. I hope Ashford pays you for this video, because by the time I got to their instructions on tying up the harnesses, and putting the beater on, I would have been sunk if that was all I had. You two are the best.

[@KellyCasanova]

That's very kind of you and I'm glad the video helped so much. I am repaid in smiles and happy messages like this one 😊

[@MsDenise100]

Thank you Kelly for this fabulous "how to" . I found it immensely helpful in putting my loom together. I look forward to watching your weaving tutorials for this table loom.

[@KellyCasanova]

You are welcome Denise, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@sarahgee8365]

Thank you a million times for these videos, Kelly. I really needed them to build my loom, as the Ashford instructions really don't give every aspect of the build process. And you covered it all so clearly. Many thanks again.

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome Sarah!

[@gky7170]

Thank you Kelly and Husband for the very useful service you provided to Ashford loom assemblers! it made the sometimes cryptic instructions included with my table loom crystal clear.

[@KellyCasanova]

Awesome Gregory, thank you for letting us know! 😄

[@kimdaniel3421]

Thank you! I think you saved me several hours of confusion trying to decipher the instructions!

[@KellyCasanova]

That's wonderful, I'm so happy to hear it! 😄

[@oliviagoldsmith6045]

Thankyou For sharing! I found this so much more helpful to see visually than the given instructions when putting my loom together!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome, glad to help 😀

[@marie-helenetetreault6044]

Thank you very much ! I bought a 32 inches table loom with 8 shafts Ashford, so your video is very helpfull !!!

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad it helped!

[@Rosy1981nz]

Thank you!!! My 32" 8 shaft table loom just arrived and I looked at all the pieces and got a bit freaked out lol now I think I can manage just fine :D

[@KellyCasanova]

There are a lot of pieces, it can be a bit daunting when you open that box for the first time! I hope the video is a big help to you in getting it put together 😊

[@jlfose]

Thanks Kelly, and Mr. Kelly for the video, it was a great walk through and will doubtless save a lot of time for me.

[@KellyCasanova]

You're so welcome, glad to help 😃

[@felipeaboytesaguilar446]

@@KellyCasanova no

[@felipeaboytesaguilar446]

Yo no hablo muy bien en el idioma Inglés.por favor díganme todo en idioma español.

[@felipeaboytesaguilar446]

Me gustaría saber todos los datos acerca del Ashford loom de 8 shafts

[@KellyCasanova]

@@felipeaboytesaguilar446 I'm sorry, I don't speak Spanish.

[@LindaYoung-zg6ix]

Thanks for these videos - really helpful while i was building my loom to have a good video as a reference point. The written instructions needed a bit of clarity added to some of the later stages which this provided. Now I can get started weaving !

[@KellyCasanova]

Great, happy weaving to you!

[@E_LithaBeth]

Thank you! I hope your poor table wasn't too scratched up! What a nice man to do the assembly.

[@ellenblack5376]

Wonderful reference resource Kelly ! Thank you. I am putting a 16 together and your video has been great to refer to. Ellen

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful, thank you Ellen 😀

[@dorothyhopkins5460]

Thank you so much for recording this. I have just put mine together with your help🤩

[@KellyCasanova]

Wonderful! 😀

[@mungdawg]

OMG!! First, greetings from Delaware, USA!! Second, you two are life savers!! My wife and I have just finished three straight Sundays working on this thing. The instructions are awful!! But I absolutely can say that your video helped us get the last bit figured out. Third, I couldn't stop laughing at you calling him man fingers!! I was assuming he was your husband but apologies if I am wrong. So now it's up to my wife to figure out how to use it!!

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, he is my husband 😊 Glad you found the video helpful. If your wife wants extra help in learning to use it, I have a new course just out - kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/table-loom/?preview=logged_out

[@kellyfazekas7831]

I think I'll invite you and your hubby over to the states when I get my table loom! My husband is the world's greatest procrastinator and I doubt I have the strength to put it together alone. I'll be in touch 😆

[@KellyCasanova]

A little tip. Get all the pieces out of the box. Place them in a prominant spot, say the dining table. Stand there looking puzzled, with the directions in your hands until he notices you. Once he notices, sigh. A lot. Works a treat 😂😂😂

[@kellyfazekas7831]

@@KellyCasanova lol, great advice😉🤔

[@Barnswallowcreates]

Thank you so much Kelly.! I am not ready to move to a table loom ; ) yet but this video is exceptional. You are such a wonderful resource. Perfect explanations 💗

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you Beverly!

[@LittleLady633]

This helped so much. I had to store my loom for a couple of months and 2 shafts would not go down. I rewatched both parts and the part where bolts had to be flushed hit home. We pounded it back flushed and the shafts went down!

[@KellyCasanova]

That must have been a relief! 😀

[@dr.irwinruderman3740]

Thank you Mr and Mrs Kelly ( smiling). Video was great, informative and useful. My only question is re the 8 shaft 24 inch loom and the back warpstick. The booklet shows 2 sticks and the loop using the shuttle spacer. Your video shoed 1 back warp stick and the spacer. The kit , assuming I use 1 in the front and 1 in the back, leaves me with 3 extra warp sticks. Do I need to tie the knot closer then the 10 cm, or ….? Thanks again. Soggy Sarasota.

[@mariannewilliams138]

great video thank you Kelly and hubby

[@cristinacampagna4573]

Thank you so much to you and your husband 🙏🙏🙏⚘⚘⚘

[@KellyCasanova]

It's a pleasure 🥰

[@suegallo4269]

I just finished putting together my new Ashford 8 shaft 24" table loom yesterday and for the most part thought that the instuctions were good, and all of the parts fit together very well, and I was able to do it by myself (although I did go to an electric screwdriver because my hands were getting sore using the manual screwdriver!) But like you, I thought that tying on the rods was the hardest part due to it being "fiddley" like you say, and the instructions could be a little better here explaining where to tie the knots etc. I also had a little trouble with putting on the heddles at first because I thought the rod went through the very top sections and they were all stuck together! But at closer reading of the directions I then saw the correct location of where the rods should go through and got them on correctly (but decided to cut the heddles apart as the directions mentioned might be necessary or desired.) I did run into one problem though that you did not show (maybe 16" doesn't call for this?) but when I was connecting the castle to the frame my directions called to put a washer on the end of the bolt before putting on the plastic knob to tighten the castle in place so it can't collapse. My problem was that the washers supplied did not fit over the bolt - the hole in the washer was maybe 1/32 or something very tiny narrower than the bolt so that it would not go on. So I put the plastic knob on without the washer so I could finish building the loom, and afterwards went to my local hardware store and got two washers with a larger center hole! So not major, but a minor hassle, but otherwise thought that the loom went together pretty easily and my only previous experience putting together any loom was my 16" Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom. Wish I would have seen your video first but still managed to get it together myself - great job on the video! Now waiting for my order of lots of new weaving fiber so I can start warping my first project!

[@KellyCasanova]

You did very well to get it together yourself, well done!

[@miniaturehome]

Two years later and I had the very same problem with the washers for those two bolts. 😂

[@noelcooke1958]

You've got a very patient husband! Well done

[@KellyCasanova]

Very true! ❤

[@amiraelsharkawi9487]

Beautiful loom 💕 💐

[@beckieclawson397]

Awesome video. Echoing other posts, with your video and the instructions we got the package around 10AM and had it had

[@beckieclawson397]

Sorry posted before I was done. Today it is all put together and am very happy we had such good teachers. Thanks,

[@annallen5332]

Hi. Great video. I have a pre-owned loom, so didn't have to build it myself. I want to add more heddles to a couple of shafts, but can't find any instructions. Watching your video, I'm guessing I lay the castle down and release the cord on the sides of the shaft frames. Are there any other steps or tips on doing this? Thanks

[@KellyCasanova]

Yep, that's the way to do it. My biggest tip would be to makes sure that when you're transferring heddles you have them tied and separated as they are in the video - it makes the transfer quick and easy. I can't think of any other specific advice, but feel free to come back and ask more questions if you need to.

[@carolynadams2275]

Thank you Kelly. I just bought a 4-harness Ashford table loom which includes a table and 4 treadles. I can't see to find any directions on how to hook up the treadles. if you can point me in the right direction, I'd greatly appreciate it. Also, at the end of this video you mention adjusting the texsolv but I don't understand how to do that.

[@KellyCasanova]

Congratulations on your loom! I have never used treadles with a table loom, so I can't help you with that. A PDF with setup instructions is available on the Ashford website here (where it says "downloads")- www.ashford.co.nz/products/weaving/product/treadles-for-loom-stand You can adjust the height of the shafts by adjusting the texsolv cords they hang from. You use the holes that are in the cords and place a hole over the screw on the inside of the shaft to either make your shafts higher or lower.

[@janetluttig6190]

I acquired a pre-owned Ashford table loom. I need to attach the warp sticks. My question is what type of string should I use for this?

[@KellyCasanova]

When you purchase a new loom it comes with a light but strong cabled cotton, which is perfect.

[@WenkMohan]

Thank you With youe video, maked me knew the mecanism this machine....

[@camilorojas1744]

I’m having difficulties keeping the front stick straight when I tie it up. Any tips on how control that

[@KellyCasanova]

That usually comes down to your ties being different lengths or knotted at different places. Try to have them all as equal as possible and you stick will be straight.

[@marinamartinez6886]

Very informative, thank you!

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome! 😊

[@helenmesserly8637]

Thank you, Kelly, for this very helpful video. I only have one problem, and that is at the very end, tying on the warp sticks. Ashford's instructions are very sparse on this. You said to measure 10 cm from the back beam and tie a knot, but I can't tell where on the back beam he is measuring from. It's over an inch wide. Does it make any difference, as long as they are all the same? Also, why do I have so many warp sticks? It looks like there are 5. I have your course and want to get started, but I am confused here.

[@KellyCasanova]

Hi Helen, It will become clearer as you work through the course. Don't stress too much about the distance, as you said, consistency is more important. The additional sticks are lease/cross sticks which you will use in the warping process.

[@soundharrajan5691]

Really super 👌

[@teshaleshewaye9308]

Thanks so mach very healpful!

[@KellyCasanova]

😊

[@CriaAndKiddFW]

Question- when you adjusted the heddles at the end with the texolv strings, what height is appropriate?

[@KellyCasanova]

It's a personal choice, but you don't at any point want the shafts to be touching the table when they are down. You also want to aim to have the shafts as level with each other as possible.

[@Sharon-lo7ow]

Great hubby for doing all that for you.

[@KellyCasanova]

He's wonderful 😊💕

[@bikentrike]

Good videos Kelly. I think you had a 32" table loom previously and it looks like this one is a 16". I'm curious as to what you have planned for this loom? We have a 24" Ashford RHL and I'm interested in table looms and the smaller 16" one looks really interesting and handy.

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, that is correct, this is the 16". I use it as a teaching and sampling loom.

[@bikentrike]

@@KellyCasanova This is great Kelly. I've got your "Woe to Go Class and we're working on the project. Learning a lot. This afternoon I purchased your table loom class to learn more about weaving with table looms. Keep up the good work. 🙂

[@KellyCasanova]

@@bikentrike Awesome, thank you!

[@kristiananielsen3798]

I'm confused about the "strings" that connect the back beam to the warp cross stick. What kind of string and how long? Are texsolve cords not used? Thanks for any help you can lend!

[@KellyCasanova]

The strings come with the loom, so they are pre-measured. You could make your own as well if needed, you would need a strong, not too thick cotton - a tapestry cotton is ideal. I don't remember the length but I'll have a look later when I'm in the studio 😉

[@kristiananielsen3798]

@@KellyCasanova Thank you, Kelly! Those string are still confusing to me. Do they start in the warp roller? Might rug warp thread work? And maybe 36" long? I've had my 8 shaft Ashford table loom for years, yet have only used it a couple of times as I get frustrated by not have the weaving tools or the knowledge that I need to put on the warp! My looms are from three different companies -- Ashford, Glimarkra, & Schacht. All are excellent yet different! I learned to weave in rural Denmark from a Norwegian teacher and everything written was in Swedish! I am now learning the essential basics from you and I am so grateful! I'm determined to succeed!

[@KellyCasanova]

@@kristiananielsen3798 the threads sort of go through the middle of the back roller, they don't go all the way around. Through the holes that are there. I couldn't properly measure my strings because they're all set up, but I figure they are around 26" in length. I'm not sure about using the rug warp, I've always used a tapestry cotton, strong and not fluffy at all.

[@kristiananielsen3798]

@@KellyCasanova Thanks so much, Kelly. I'm slowly making sense of it all. Your KZbin videos are making weaving a success for me!

[@Amy-nu1sm]

The warp boards were the most annoying part. I need to buy more cord. Ran out of length starting with knot at 10 inches got to 2nd knot and realized the precut cord about 1-1 1/2 inches to short.

[@nehahimachal2707]

Very nice video

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you!

[@rufinocondorihinojosa9749]

Esta super bueno el mecanismo mi estimada felicidades ese video quiero en idioma español para entender y aprender gracias

[@Stammyify]

THANK YOU!!! I have almost put my loom together, i just have to tie on the warp sticks.. Quick question though, i don't own a raddle kit and i'm planning to go around this by warping front to back, do i stil tie the extra warp stick into the back of the loom or to the front? Thanks in advance if you or anyone here sees this! :)

[@KellyCasanova]

I haven't done front to back warping on a table loom so I'm not sure.

[@Stammyify]

@@KellyCasanova Allright, then all i'm going tp have to do is try :) Thanks for the reply!

[@debraclatworthy6330]

Hi I have recently purchased 8 shaft ashford table loom. I used these videos for assembling it which are fab, I am struggling with what the height the heddles should be and how to get them level. This is giving me so much grief 😔 have you any guidance on this issue. Kind regards Debra

[@KellyCasanova]

The main thing is that the shafts don't touch the table (don't set them so low that they do this). I've got a feeling there is a height recommendation in the booklet that comes with the loom? Mine are not entirely level and it's fine as long as the discrepancy between them is not large. I just keep adjusting the cord with the holes until I'm satisfied that they are level enough.

[@rosemarierakocy1403]

How long are the cords for the front and back….to tie on the warping sticks…I got a used Katie Loom but she did not set the loom up correctly…

[@carolynmills9602]

Thanks very much for this video. My 16 shaft Ashford table loom arrived a couple days ago and my husband and I found this video extremely helpful in setting up. I do have one question - how high off the table or how low below the castle is the optimum height for the shafts?

[@KellyCasanova]

I don't remember if there is a specific height measurement for the shafts, but as long as they're not touching or hitting the table when in neutral position, they're fine.

[@juthjuth861]

Hi there! Thanks for this video, it's super helpful. I'm a super new weaver and have come into possession of a 16 shaft version of this (it was not my choice, it was something my dad got for me). I have a question (for the 16 shaft version of this loom): in the directions, it says to re-adjust the Texsolv so that the front heddle frame hangs about 25 mm or 1 inch below the castle top, and the rear heddle frame hangs about 10mm or 1/2 inch below the castle top. But when I do this, it gets really difficult to move the levers and seems like I'm going to break something-- is it okay if all of the heddle frames hang at the same length from the castle top??

[@KellyCasanova]

Congrats on the new loom, wow, 16 shafts, that will keep you busy! 😄 You can absolutely hang them at heights that work for you, the main thing is to not have the bottom of the shafts hitting the table (if your loom is on a table rather than a stand) when they are down (levers are up). Play around with the heights until you have something that feels right. It sounds like your shaft is sticking at the moment, something is too tight or there is not enough space for it to move freely. Let me know if adjusting them fixes the problem!

[@juthjuth861]

@@KellyCasanova It did! I just had to move them down the heddle cords some and now they're moving perfectly. :) Thanks so much!

[@KellyCasanova]

@@juthjuth861 Ah, that's great! Now you can get to the fun part (the weaving, of course! 😁)

[@camilorojas1744]

I wonder if you -or any reader- can help me. The beater (8 shaft table loom - ashford) is hitting the right hand side -from the front- of the base and I haven’t been able to figure out how to adjust it. Can you, or your husband, help me? Thanks

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, this has happened to me too. You need to fiddle around with the tension on the wing nuts on the arms of the beater. They may need to be either tightened or loosened and this will affect how freely the beater is able to swing.

[@stevemichael8186]

I realize this is a old video but i had a question i have the 32'' 4 shaft and i warped it today and direct tied on instead of lashing on and found that my warp stick ''bowed'' i realize the loom comes with 5 sticks... are certain ones meant for the front tie on? or is this because i direct tied on and didnt lash on? for reference im doing a weaving with of 14'' out of the 32'' but i do have strings tied on through all the holes of beam to the warp stick. I have been told i could take off the outer 2 threads that are attached from the beam to warp stick but before i do that i just wanted to ask maybe im using the wrong stick ? or maybe i should lash on? ty for any guidance

[@KellyCasanova]

This is actually pretty common. The best way I've found to combat it is to use either a metal or wooden dowel rod, slip the end of your warp onto that and then tie that securely onto the back apron bar. It's an extra step, but it does help a lot.

[@stevemichael8186]

@@KellyCasanova ty

[@martagrisales5681]

Es un telar de 8 lizos ?

[@KellyCasanova]

Sí lo es 😊

[@ml5684]

Hi. This is not related to setting up a loom. Just wanted to know, how long does it take you to hand weave a metre by metre fabric using very fine silk yarn, tightly woven on; 1. A table loom. 2. A floor loom

[@KellyCasanova]

That's a very specific question, and unless I sat down and did this to compare the two, I couldn't tell you how long it would take. I can tell you however, that the actual weaving would go much faster on a floor loom 👍

[@ml5684]

@@KellyCasanova thank you so much for your quick response. Do you know roughly how long it would take on a floor loom

[@KellyCasanova]

@@ml5684 There are so many variables - the width of the weaving for a start. I actually make a point of not timing myself with any of the weaving process, it helps me to enjoy it and accept that it's going to take as long as it takes. Sorry, I'm no help with that question! 😄

[@ml5684]

@@KellyCasanova 🤣👍👍that is true. I agree with you 100+% I will intentionally enjoy the process and weave until I achieve the best I can possibly achieve. No time intended 😊

[@dianathefiberfan]

Where is the table loom course?

[@KellyCasanova]

kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/table-loom/?preview=logged_out

[@rufinocondorihinojosa9749]

Esta super bueno el mecanismo mi estimada felicidades ese video quiero en idioma español para entender y aprender gracias