Designed this in November but whatever reason never had the chance to actually build it. Had a few moments to myself today (finally have a day off). I always wanted a ridged heddle loom but they are pretty expensive, So I build one. LOL 17"L x 12"w x 8"H. Took three 1/4" boards and a little of 1/8" material for the Heddle and Shuttle. Came out pretty good. Oh, and it is completely snap together. The tolerances are really tight so some pieces had to be “Coaxed” into position. But it works really great. Getting the file ready for my store in the next couple of days. Fun little project.
This is so totally cool! As a teenager I learned how to weave gobelin tapestries. This would be so much fun if I could do something like that again. Intricate design!
Wow. (I wish I could think of something more eloquent, but…) Wow.
I was wondering, (knowing nothing of looms): the width of your workpiece is obviously limited by the size of the machine, but is there a limit to length? Could you make a scarf with it, for instance?
(I just happen to know a Dr. Who fan who loves handmade items…)
Thanks! Yes you can make a scarf or anything at large lengths. It rolls up so it will make as much as you put on it. I also have the pieces to make it 18” wide as well.
Stringing always takes a lot of time. Weaving was my mothers passion with a 60" and 48" Heddle loom with many arrangements for different style weaves. In spending time looking into it I was looking at a computer controlled one that lifted or lowered each thread separately that these days would not be as difficult and as simple as some of the lighted clock designs with the thread moved by a linear magnet and coil with the current able to reverse,
Among other things made a jacket from the hair combed off of her Samoyed Dog,
