The other one is in much more usable condition. But it is shoved into a corner. It weighs a ton so my weenie muscles can’t move it. I’ll have to convince a few strong men to move it for me.
Because of that I didn’t get any warping done today but I did fix the spinning wheel while I was there. Amazing how much better they work with a drive band.
I didn’t accomplish much but I at least know what we need to get started. There are no tools at all other than the looms so I’ll need to track down a warping board and shuttle. If anyone local knows where we can get some cheap (or better yet free) let me know.
Speaking of free…
I’ve never been one to pass up a free elephant. This one is, um, a bit of a fixer upper. I’m not even sure all the parts are there. No manual. No pictures of what it should look like on the interwebs.
It might just be a fancy looking pile of kindling.
But with any luck, I’ll be making rugs like those in the Governor’s house someday before I die.
If not, the Governor had a lovely quilt I could copy instead…
Edited to add:
We’re getting there.
But does anyone know where this thing goes?
Edited to add again:
Nevermind, I figured it out. It’s the break! Woo hoo! I got this sucker together!
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I seem to have an extra part. Hmmm...
Just think, when you've got this stuff all figured out, you'll have a unique skill set, for sure.
I learned one thing from warping looms, and it has been a handy life lesson: Any tiny error you make in the threading will come back to haunt you a hundred fold if you try to ignore it, so you might as well fix it right from the start.
No idea about that extra part, though...
You're a goner.... (-;
Have you spoken with HIllary at Crazy As A Loom blog? She's a pro at loom stuff.
Wow you must be quite a good puzzle solver! Hope it turns out OK for you. And that you enjoy it of course.
You need a friend with OCD. Show her the loom, come back later :-)
Does this mean you have a loom?! OH happy day! Can't wait to see your weaving projects.
kim
Yes, I have a loom. Still needs some work though, new reeds & heddles, etc.
Pick up a copy of "the Chandler book". Cute loom. If texsolve heddles will work, they are easy and lightweight. You can make a warping board easily or a set of warping pegs even easier. I think you are all set :-). I'm getting ready to warp up some dishtowels next week, so if you want to come down and watch/help, you are welcome.
I think the texsolve heddles will work. Or I hope so. Geez, I'd LOVE to come down but life is crazy here as usual.
Oh, and yes I have the book.
I'll bring my Kromski Harp to Retreat and you can help me warp it .. since you're the pro. ;^)
Warping is what does me in every time! There must be a secret to it...yay for you, it's a good heart that holds onto the old things instead of turning them into kindling!
Wow, I love your looms! I have 3 looms myself, but not all as large as yours. I have a rigid heddle, a table loom and a floor loom (4 harness). Unfortunately, I don't know how to use them yet, but I know I will love weaving when I finally find time to figure it out, which is why I kept buying them. That makes me a bit of an oddball I suppose. Hmmm...no news there! Will be excited to watch your progress. I need to learn to warp...
good luck for you.
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