Meet the new Louët Spring II with Jane Stafford

Join weaving expert ‪@JaneStaffordTextilesChannel‬ as she compares the new Spring II loom with it's predecessor, the original Spring. Jane walks weavers through the improvements on the new version of this favorite loom... a must-watch!
We're incredibly grateful Jane shared her time with us to compose this review- our bullet-point list of improvements in text doesn't convey the features anywhere near as well as seeing them in action on the loom!

[@veronikagadulova9271]

I've ordered my Spring just before Christmas and didn't know there will be a SPring II - and got an offer of recievenig the II and was really happy. After seing this video I'm really excited !

[@LouetWorldwide]

Excellent!

[@rebekkah77]

I no longer have a Spring, but it was such a good little countermarch loom. I almost wish I had the space (and money) for a second floor loom because the updates are almost exactly what I would have put on my own wishlist for making the original Spring even better.

[@jobeck1820]

great to hear your history with Louet, I have often wondered. Like the review too.

[@jonlilley2832]

I've always wanted a Spring, but seeing the Spring II, I can't help myself. I weave on a Glimåkra Ideal and it is as solid as a rock. So glad Louët's beefing up its framework. Its flimsiness was a worry.

[@suebrady6179]

Thanks for doing this short introduction! (Although I was hoping to see the tie-up lift legs and warping clamps in action.) The "shelf" on the castle seems like a step backwards and not nearly as functional as on the original Spring, which was one of the features I was looking forward to with this loom. I still can't wait until mine gets here, though!

[@davidvanstralen3493]

We will be adding a video showing the tie up lift legs in early January.

[@mydogky]

I loved the spring 1 but now getting older I can no longer scrabble under the loom any more so have had to switch to the AVL Home Loom with the side tie ups that is a major game changer for me

[@jwstanley2645]

Smooth!

[@LuvMyCardiKids]

I have lusted after the original Spring for quite a while and now that they've made improvements it's worse! One day when I have the room I will have a Spring II.

[@theyarnalist6416]

Lol, same space problem here. I keep thinking -- do I absolutely NEED a bed?

[@amykloster5066]

Same!

[@sharonwaddell2548]

Same. It’s not the space problem,’ I can live without a dining room table. I’m going to have to save up for one.

[@suem6004]

Very nice. Indeed some neat improvements. Was hoping treadle tie ups were improved.

[@sathishkumar-hd9ye]

Hi I'm from India... powerloom

[@sandluck1639]

Great review and lots of great information on the new Spring 2. I do have another question though, how much taller is the new breast beam? I can see that the overall loom is taller, but it also looks like the breast beam is taller. Is the distance from the breast beam to the beater race a longer distance? I'm pretty short so these things are important to me. Thanks!

[@LouetWorldwide]

The Spring II breast beam is 3/4” taller than the Spring I. The frame of the wood is thicker - 13mm instead of 10mm, but the loom otherwise is relatively the same height and foot print

[@pmutraining7787]

Which one do you prefer the David 3 or the spring 2? And what is the difference? I am a new weaving and using a schacht might worlf.

[@LaBelleFiche]

I ordered my Spring II after seeing this video! so excited! I just got an email from Lois at Bountiful that has the short video about the Leg Extension Set. That is clear enough. But I'm wondering what that loom lift thing is for. Do you have any more info on it? (I'm used to a jack loom and I always lay on my belly to change the tieups. But I think I recall there double the tieups on the Louet?) Thanks!

[@LouetWorldwide]

Hi Cathy, The loom lift thing…. In order to install the legs, you have to lift the loom about 15”. The problem is, 1. The loom is heavy. 2. It’s preferable to be able to do this by oneself. So, we have created a device where one person can lift one side of the loom by oneself, and then lock the loom in a lifted position, and finally install the legs. Once finished, you can lower the loom and repeat on the other side. Once we have a production model, I will make another video showing how this device will function.

[@LaBelleFiche]

@@LouetWorldwide Aha - that's very clear now. Thanks!

[@lizkimber]

The only thing that i feel a little worried about is the shelf on the castle. Doesnt look like it has a lip to hold things any more.

[@LouetWorldwide]

Thanks for your question. There is a slight lip, things can not roll off, but you are correct, the lip is not nearly as pronounced as in the original Spring.

[@annettebeasley8307]

The original Spring has a metal rod (inserted through the texsolv shaft cords at the top of the castle) that stabilizes the shafts for threading, etc.. I didn't notice that on the Spring II, does it have it in a different place?

[@LouetWorldwide]

Hi Annette, The Spring and Spring II both have a blocking pin - they are located in slightly different positions and Louet has adopted a different style pin for the SPring II - but the purpose and usages are the same. The Countermarche system employed on both Spring and Spring II are the same.

[@barbaradashfurgiuele2583]

I am wondering if the raddle is still in metric....

[@LouetWorldwide]

Yes, the raddle is still metric

[@jennysethman8392]

Why is a wooden cloth beam better than a metal cloth beam? I have had looms with both and never sensed an advantage.

[@LouetWorldwide]

Hi Jenny, Neither wood nor metal is necessarily better. Strength of the beam - so it will not bow under any tension is critical. Also the larger the circumference of the beam allows for fewer “wraps” of a warp on the beam, thus reducing the possibility of warp tension issues. Here is a link that talks about the specific beam improvements on the SPring II - louet.zendesk.com/knowledge/articles/1500000246882/en-us?brand_id=360004580634

[@betsyercolini8724]

Looks yummy! Do you know the height of the breast beam on the Spring II?

[@LouetWorldwide]

Yes - 31 1/4 “ is the height of the breast beam

[@betsyercolini8724]

@@LouetWorldwide Thank you so much!!