This loom may be the best value on the market for a dobby loom with "more than the normal number of shafts." Complex weaving has never been easier. New from Leclerc, this 16 shaft loom is designed to operate either as a table model or as a floor unit. As a table top unit the operator uses the single handle at the front of the loom, cycling up and down. With treadles and stand you use alternate treadles to cycle the loom. The interface box for this unit is self contained and does all the shaft selection for you based on the design you have set up in the program. It is designed to operate with future Leclerc computer units being designed for the Nilus, Nilus II, Nilart and Colonial looms. Supported by both Mac and PC software that is free and can be downloaded from Leclerc's site. This package includes galvanized steel reed, 1,000 inserted eye heddles, one boat shuttle, one reed/heddle hook, 2 metal lease sticks, 2 beam sticks, instructions and a copy of "Warp and Weave." Includes stand and free shipping within the continental US.
This floor loom computer dobby loom can be operate in 2 different ways. Using the two treadles.
The right Treadle lifts the Shafts to open the Shed. The left Treadle assists the return of the Shafts to neutral and controls the Pattern advance. Using the front handle: This Operating Handle lifts the Shafts and locks the Shed open freeing both Hands to operate the Loom. The Operating Handle is then lowered changing the Shed to the next pick position and completing the cycle. The interface Box supplied with the loom is self contained.
Specifications:
- Weaving width: 24"
- Loom depth: 36"
- Net weight: 55 lbs
- Loom width: 28"
- Loom height: 31½"
- Breastbeam height adjustable in 5 different height: from 29.75" to 35"
- 12 Dent Stainless Steel Reed
- 1 boat shuttle
- 2 Head trays
- 10 loop cords for lashing
- 1000 Inserted eye heddles 9½"
- 1 reed and heddle hook
- 2 Metal lease sticks
- 2 Beam sticks with cords
- Instructions, video
- Book "Warp & Weave"