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vertical countermarch action
45" weaving width
4 shafts
8 treadles
shaft-switching device
warp extender/tension equalizer
overhead weighted beater
built-in bench
3 reeds 8, 6 & 5 dent.

Price: $3,000

This loom has served me well and taught me much about rug weaving. Together we have made many sturdy rugs. While I have run out of energy for rug making, the loom is still up to the task.

There is a full description of the loom and the operation of its special features on the Harrisville website::https://harrisville.com/products/the-harrisville-rug-loom.

I also have available a few tools and supplies such as temples, ski shuttles, linen warp, and wool weft yarns (including handspun) .

Contact: Barbara Stafford (barbstaf@comcast.net) 707 224 3229 Call any time before 7 pm. I will be happy to answer any question you may have.

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(posted 4/9/21)

Used Gilmore maple floor loom in excellent condition. 32" true weaving width, 6 shafts, 10 treadles, treadle ties, beam ties. This model (6 shafts; 10 treadles) is no longer sold by Gilmore.

Great for someone just starting out, as the loom is rigged with a partially-completed scarf that needs to be finished and comes with a copy of "Learning to Weave" by Deborah Chandler.

This is a beautiful machine and a pleasure to weave with. It is a lovely piece to feature in your home. I am only selling it because I am no longer physically capable of using it.

Comes with accompanying bench, two Gilmore shuttles, 13 bobbins, a brand-new copy of "Learning to Weave" by Deborah Chandler, a fully rigged warp and partially completed weft, a tassel spinner, and a yarn hook.

Bench dimensions: 30" x 13.5" x 24".

Loom dimensions (44 1/4” x 35 1/4” x 37”) include the ratchet handle for ease of measuring a potential space.

$1000

Contact: Julie Hollaug, juliathollaug@gmail.com, 650 302 1827

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(posted 3/23/21)

I purchased this from a mill in Winchester VA on 6/19/2013

I have been using this to make 3 ' x 3 ' panels. You just put down the batting, or wool, wet it down with Dawn and make sure it is completely soaked, then run it for 20 minutes. Turn it, run it again, keep turning it and turning the piece over until it gets to the type of felt you want. Usually one hour. I then use heat to get it really tight in the dryer. There are different ways to do the fulling of the felt. I can show you examples and you can come over and try it. There is a back up motor for the beast.

Cost was $4,200

shipping $1,511

new motor $2,000

ASKING $4,200.00

Located in Sebastopol

Contact: Heidi Harris - (707) 322-251 - 1sisuheidi@gmail.com

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(posted 1/26/21)

Burnham Fly Shuttle Loom 1970 One owner was $799 NOW $700 OBO

Included;

45" width of read and beater

4 Harness Counterbalance

7' - 2 1/4" fly shuttle beater

5' - 3" Bench to warp wheel

6' - 6" height of loom

Also included are 4 fly shuttles, 2 hand shuttles & dozens of bobbins + yarn wind- er + bobbin winder + skein winder + yard- age counter + etc.

This loom comes with a book that will get you up to speed in no time. My father (Robert Yelland) who's loom this is will help you with any questions you have in getting set up. Loom has been in doors in one house from 1970.

Loom located in Branscomb CA 95417- Loom can be delivered locally for a fee TBD on distance.

Contact: robertwyelland@gmail.com 707-984-6080 and hello@tobinyelland.com 917-806-1001.

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(posted 1/26/21)

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