Used Weaving Looms: Myths, facts, lucky finds

For the past 20 years I have been flipping used fiber equipment. The information being shared is my opinion. I hope you find it helpful.

[@musicalatv]

I got a free home made ridgid heddle loom and it works, I have been using it. I'm also in process of making a 3D printed ridgid heddle loom.

[@MargeryErickson]

Wow - So many things can be done now with 3D printers.

[@musicalatv]

@@MargeryErickson there are a lot of free 3D printable files online. I've also use the 3D printer at work a lot, I'm a mechanical engineer.

[@jezziq2012]

Thank you for the suggestions! I a couple of floor and table looms and this prevented me from buying another just to make blankets. I will try doing panels like you suggested!

[@MargeryErickson]

You are so welcome! I love the table cloths I made this way. We use them all the time.

[@candacenoon8355]

Your info is very helpful, I'm looking into getting another 4-8 shaft loom, small. I'm a newbie but so far I love weaving, using a rigid heddle loom and I'm not crazy about using the pick up sticks. By the way, I'm from Lebanon PA so we are kind of neighbors.

[@MargeryErickson]

Thank you. Yes you are not far. The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen has a show in Lititz June 22&23. Stop in if you can.

[@Loreon71]

Thank you so much! Really liked the illustration with the knitting needles. It was a real eye opener for me

[@MargeryErickson]

Glad it was helpful! It seems there are knitters who are also interested in learning to weave.

[@stonecrestquilt]

Great info, thank you!😘

[@MargeryErickson]

You are so welcome!

[@BeautyIncognito]

Used looms can have different parts than new ones, even from the same brand. They also often don't carry replacement parts for your model. Learning the hard way here.

[@MargeryErickson]

Yes that is so true.

[@roxanneash4091]

This was very informative I am currently looking at purchasing a 8 shaft counter marsh loom. Always love when your dog sneaks into the video to.

[@MargeryErickson]

Glad it was helpful! Yes Maggie is everywhere. Hope you find the loom you are looking for.

[@rosalindtaylor3479]

Thank you! Excellent information.

[@MargeryErickson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maryking5425]

Thank you. I have used a table loom and a rigid heddle and now I am looking for a table loom for my home. This was very informative.

[@MargeryErickson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brendabryant60]

Very good information, thank you Margery Erickson

[@MargeryErickson]

Thanks for watching!

[@carolyndavis6657]

I just received a Harrisville Design 4 shaft loom. It was given to me through a lady in our local guild. I actually didn’t know her but she delivered and assembled. I do need some parts (2 lamms and 2 harness frames) but since the Harrisville is still in business I was happy to take it.

[@MargeryErickson]

My first loom and enjoyed learning to weave on it. Good thing they are still in business so you can get parts.

[@bugabooinsectfeeders3059]

Thank you! ❤

[@MargeryErickson]

You're welcome 😊

[@cayleyhill8291]

Thank you

[@MargeryErickson]

I hope this helped.

[@genutestuff8315]

I have question if you dont mind. I am planning to weave a cloth with a thousand threads. Can a 8 shaft jack loom handle it or would the treadles be too heavy to lift? Thank you in advance

[@MargeryErickson]

It most likely depends on the loom you have and the width. If it has texlov heddles then the shafts would be lighter and easier to treadle. Also how many threads per shaft. If evenly distributed it would be 125 per shaft. Which would be fine for a loom with metal heddles.

[@genutestuff8315]

@@MargeryErickson Okay thanks!

[@joshuaperry4112]

Honestly, I never even considered a used loom as a possibility. I figured either people use them, or have no idea what they are so they just sit in the corner of grandma's house.

[@MargeryErickson]

There are many used looms for sale. Yes sometimes people don't know what grandma did and now are selling this "thing" to others who know what a loom is. Do your research and ask questions.

[@lindaakers2991]

Do you have classes on counter balance looms

[@MargeryErickson]

Unfortunately I don’t have a counter balance loom to use for classes. If you have one I could offer assistance. I learned to weave on a counter balance loom.

[@asifraza1867]

❤❤❤

[@MargeryErickson]

Thank you.