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.

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  • @musicalatv
    @musicalatv Жыл бұрын

    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

    @MargeryErickson

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @musicalatv

    @musicalatv

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @Loreon71
    @Loreon714 ай бұрын

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

  • @MargeryErickson

    @MargeryErickson

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @maryking5425
    @maryking5425 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @MargeryErickson

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @roxanneash4091
    @roxanneash4091 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @MargeryErickson

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @rosalindtaylor3479
    @rosalindtaylor3479 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Excellent information.

  • @MargeryErickson

    @MargeryErickson

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @candacenoon8355
    @candacenoon83552 ай бұрын

    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

    @MargeryErickson

    2 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @jezziq2012
    @jezziq20123 ай бұрын

    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

    @MargeryErickson

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @brendabryant60
    @brendabryant60 Жыл бұрын

    Very good information, thank you Margery Erickson

  • @MargeryErickson

    @MargeryErickson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @stonecrestquilt
    @stonecrestquilt3 ай бұрын

    Great info, thank you!😘

  • @MargeryErickson

    @MargeryErickson

    3 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @bugabooinsectfeeders3059
    @bugabooinsectfeeders30596 ай бұрын

    Thank you! ❤

  • @MargeryErickson

    @MargeryErickson

    6 ай бұрын

    You're welcome 😊

  • @BeautyIncognito
    @BeautyIncognito2 ай бұрын

    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

    @MargeryErickson

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes that is so true.

  • @carolyndavis6657
    @carolyndavis6657 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @MargeryErickson

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @cayleyhill8291
    @cayleyhill8291 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @MargeryErickson

    @MargeryErickson

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope this helped.

  • @asifraza1867
    @asifraza18676 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @MargeryErickson

    @MargeryErickson

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @genutestuff8315
    @genutestuff8315 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @MargeryErickson

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @genutestuff8315

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MargeryErickson Okay thanks!

  • @joshuaperry4112
    @joshuaperry41129 ай бұрын

    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

    @MargeryErickson

    9 ай бұрын

    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
    @lindaakers2991 Жыл бұрын

    Do you have classes on counter balance looms

  • @MargeryErickson

    @MargeryErickson

    Жыл бұрын

    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.