My Underrated Gem: the Louet Delta Countermarch Floor Loom

[@nghtguy13]

I love these type of videos 😍 I've learned a lot from your collection of videos already! 😍

[@dorym8045]

Such a good story. A true labour of love that only other weavers probably appreciate. ❤❤

[@TheTallWeaver]

Very true - so many people said “why don’t you just buy a new one” (until I told them the price tag of a new one!)

[@dediebaker2313]

Love this. I have a 45” 8 shaft Herald loom I have had to do some repairs on and it is a great fit for me. I’m almost 75 and have loved being thoroughly bitten by the weaving bug in the past 2 years. Keep on posting your “adventures “ !!💕💕

[@TheTallWeaver]

I honestly love doing repairs - it makes the loom more “yours” I think! I’ve never used a Herald loom but my spool rack is by Herald, actually. They’re no longer in business I think, right?

[@blainefleeceandfiber2298]

You are tall! 😂 You make the Delta look short...I'm 5'3" and have the treadle extenders, which makes it perfect for me, but I look pretty dang short sitting at her! 😂 Thanks for such a fun video - my Delta is my favorite!!

[@Scott-N-Atl]

Thank you and great information on the Delta. I've been eyeballing one, but the pricetag honestly gives me a mild coronary. I've found a used 130-12shaft for just over $8k, but I'd have to have it freighted here without being able to see/touch it first. That makes me leery. And I'm glad you showed having to use full leg extension - that's not something I have given any thought to. Being just 5'5", my David 3 90cm (35.5") fits me perfectly both in height and width; with a 15" shuttle I have no issue throwing weft for the full width, though it can get tiring. Maybe on my next trip to Lofty Fiber in SC I'll give both the Delta and the Spring a try and see if either of them are a fit for me, as I really like the mechanics behind the countermarche system.

[@TheTallWeaver]

It’s definitely a hefty investment - I’ve seen a few used ones pop up in the Midwest recently for modest prices. Definitely try testing one out first!

[@Tip0f3ero]

Very impressive love story 😁 I wish to have enough space to have something bigger then just a table loom 😂 From my experience It’s always great then you know how your “toy” work and be able to fix a problem. Me and my friends bought second/third hand knitting machines and restored them till really nice condition. And during restoration we improved our knowledge of knitting and how this machines work. Will wait for your next videos/projects 👋

[@TheTallWeaver]

Table looms and floor looms don’t take up vastly different amounts of space (especially if you’re using a stand). ;) I have my eyes on the used knitting machine market but can’t take the plunge quite yet!

[@robertrobert5583]

Very interesting and impressive!

[@TheTallWeaver]

Than you! It was a labor of love!

[@rahulshah6999]

hey, it seems like you have not used louet provided reeds. is it so? it looks like plastic channel reeds like schacht or harrisville. Is it so?

[@TheTallWeaver]

I have a couple Louet provided reeds, but it turns out Louet stopped selling or making reeds (can’t recall which) recently so I’ve been making do with a few different sources and types.

[@ericmunro7941]

Now you just need a Megado

[@TheTallWeaver]

Well, I am currently taking donations of 32-shaft 130cm Megados with electronic lobby systems ;)

[@rdelineyt]

BDE 😆

[@TheTallWeaver]

Big Delta Energy!