Reeds by Brand
The following list will specify reed size (by weaving width - not total width) for standard looms and manufacturers:
The measurements below are Weaving Widths - Remember to add approximately .75" to 1" to determine the total width of the reed.
Ashford
Loom |
Reed Length (inches) |
| 16" Table Loom | 16", 24", 32" |
| Jack Loom | 40" |
| Brooklyn | 16" |
Glimakra
Loom |
Reed Length (inches) |
| Julia | 26" |
| Ideal 28" | 28", 40" |
| Standard | 48", 60", 64" |
Harrisville
Loom |
Reed Length (inches) |
| A/6 | 22" |
| 22/8 | 22" |
| T/6 | 36" |
| 36/8 | 36" |
| 45 | 45" |
LeClerc
Loom |
Reed Length (inches) |
| Dorothy |
15.75", 24" |
| Dorothy (Prior to 1980) | 15" |
| Diana | 24" |
| Voyageur | 9.5", 15.75", 24" |
| Compact | 24" |
| Artisat | 36" |
| Nilus II | 36", 45", 60", 72" |
| Fanny II | 36", 45", 60" |
| Colonial V2 | 45", 60" |
| Gobelin | 36", 45", 60", 100" |
| Mira II | 36", 45", 60" |
Louet
Loom |
Reed Length (inches) |
| Jane | 16.5", 27.5" |
| Kombo | 16", 28" |
| David | 28", 36" |
| Spring | 36", 44" |
| Delta | 44", 52" |
| Magic Dobby | 16", 28" |
| Octado Dobby | 28". 36", 44" |
| Megado | 28", 44", 52" |
Schacht
**Schacht Table looms only have a maximum of 1/2" tolerance. The total width of the reed can only be 3/8" wider than the weaving width. Please order these reeds here.
Loom |
Reed Length (inches) |
| Table Loom** | 15", 20", 25" |
| Wolf Pup LT & 8.10 | 18" |
| Baby Wolf | 26" |
| Might Wolf | 36" |
| Standard | 36", 46" |
| Cranbrook | 48", 60", 72" |
Reed Dent Substitution Chart
| Sley Order | 5 Dent |
8 Dent | 10 Dent | 12 Dent | 15 Dent | 20 Dent |
| 0-0-1 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| 0-1 |
2.5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7.5 | 10 |
| 0-1-1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 |
| 1 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 20 |
| 1-1-1-2 | 6 | 10 | 12.5 | 15 | 19 | 25 |
| 1-1-2 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 27 |
| 1-2 | 7.5 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 22.5 | 30 |
| 1-2-2 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 33 |
| 1-2-2-2 | 9 | 14 | 17.5 | 21 | 26 | 35 |
| 2 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 40 |
| 2-2-2-3 | 11 | 18 | 22.5 | 27 | 34 | 45 |
| 2-2-3 | 12 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 35 | 47 |
| 2-3 | 12.5 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 37.5 | 50 |
| 2-3-3 | 13 | 21 | 27 | 32 | 40 | 53 |
| 2-3-3-3 | 14 | 22 | 27.5 | 33 | 41 | 55 |
| 3 | 15 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 45 | 60 |
| 3-3-3-4 | 16 | 26 | 32.5 | 39 | 49 | 65 |
| 3-3-4 | 17 | 27 | 33 | 40 | 50 | 67 |
| 3-4 | 17.5 | 28 | 35 | 42 | 52.5 | 70 |
| 3-4-4 | 18 | 29 | 37 | 44 | 55 | 73 |
| 4 | 20 | 32 | 40 | 48 | 60 | 80 |
| 4-4-5 | 22 | 35 | 43 | 52 | 65 | 87 |
| 4-5-5 | 23 | 37 | 47 | 56 | 70 | 93 |
| 5 | 25 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 100 |
