#A weaving loom how to

Most weavers are not also woodworkers, and would prefer to have a loom they can get parts for with relative ease.

Long term, having a custom handmade loom will be an issue if you decide to get rid of it for whatever reason. The last thing you want to do is build a loom only to realize that the beams are three inches too low, or to have the frames open on top when you really want a storage bin up there (you want storage on top of the castle, trust me). It'll give you a chance to see what features you really do and do not want in a loom, which may be different than what you expected.

#A weaving loom how to

If you don't already know how to use a floor loom, I highly, highly recommend learning how to first, before building a loom. If you do decide to build one keep us posted with lots of progress info. It provides contacts for finding looms & weavers who need stuff!Īlso, there are many types of looms - if you are not a weaver you may want to learn first, and try the different types & sizes to see what suits you best, before committing to build. Home made do not, no matter how well made, you limit your resell value and market. Spend some time cleaning it up and get weaving! (I average a 2 week turn around on a refurbish)Īlso, in my experience, loom brand/name/model is very important for resale - the well known/loved/ desired brands hold their value. IMO - if cost is the motivation - second hand is the way to go.

If it is to save money I think you may be surprised - unless you have access to inexpensive wood, or, like The Flying Eight, the goal is to make a very inexpensive loom using recycled (off cast) materials. There are a few different reasons to build your own loom. Rio Grande Standard Loom Instructions - Price: $35.00 Loom Construction - Currently trending at $90 īuilding the Oregon Loom - Currently trending at $50 to $60 Here is a list of loom building information I have found over the years. They are not holding weaving classes at the moment because of Covid-19. I only want to produce fabric yardage in my original tartan designs.Īs for learning to weave, there is a weaver's guild south of Palomar, CA. My hand built loom may be a four harness loom, though I may want to expand it to 8 harnesses and 10 treadles. The weaving width is about 45', and it has a low castle. It has a small footprint: about 43' x 50'. The loom plan I decided on is the plan from the Loom Book. I may also build a continuous warp stand (creel), and other weaving related equipment, in the future. The space I'm putting the loom is about 10' x 18' so more than enough space. I have plenty of space, and plenty of loom building plans. I have thought about building a floor loom for years.