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For Sale: 45" Harrisville/Collingwood Rug loom
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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For Sale: Schacht Wolf Pup
4 shafts and 6 treadle /tie-up.
Tray and high castle and comes with a 10 dent reed.
I also have an 8 and 15 dent that I just purchased new and will sell at cost for $65 each.
The loom has always been indoors and is well cared for. I’m Upgrading to an 8 shaft so that’s why I’m selling..
Asking $1200 firm
Contact: Christine Price, pricecv@gmail.com, 415-385-5815
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(posted 3/25/21)
For Sale: Gilmore 32” Maple Floor Loom with Weaving Bench and Accessories
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)
For Sale: Ashford Spinning Wheel
Good condition.
A gift from my parents back in the mid 70’s, hardly used, wood not finished, bobbin holder/lazy kate included.
Located in West Sonoma County
$350
Contact: Sherrie Althouse, sherandj@comcast.net , 707 869-3930
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(posted 3/23/21)
Wanted: 24 Macomber Ad-a-Harness Big Mac Loom
I have been searching the used weaving equipment online sites for 24”Macomber Ad a Harness Big Mac loom for awhile and have not been able to locate one near Ventura County.
Is anyone interested in selling a 24” Macomber Ad -a -harness Mac loom?
I have been searching the guilds in southern Ca. And now moving to the northern guilds.
Contact: Sandra Sizemore at ss252@bellsouth.net
(posted 3/23/21)
For Sale: 5 3/4" Texsolv Heddles
I have 4 sets of 5 3/4 inch Texsolv heddles that I mistakenly purchased and would like to sell to anyone who could use them.
They have been cut apart so they will have to be installed individually rather than connected like the come, but have never been uses and are otherwise in like new condition.
Original retail was $70 for all and I am asking $35 OBO.
Contact: Laura Leipzig - lauracody15@gmail.com
(posted 2/25/21)
Free: Handcarders
Free to Good Home
Located in Livermore
Contact: Jo Johnson at ejoj@comcast.net
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(posted 2/25/21)
For Sale: 36" Harrisville Designs 4 Harness Loom
Good condition. 4 Harness - 4 Treddle
Located in West Sonoma County will deliver the loom anywhere in the Santa Rosa region, the Sacramento region, or anywhere in between.
Best Offer
Contact: Maria at maria.onorato93@gmail.com, or call/text 707-583-3893.
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(posted 2/24/21)
For Sale: Fleece
JoAnn Slissman at Wyammy Ranch has wonderful coated show quality fleeces for you.
Since the wool shows all cancelled this year I still have lots of excellent Romney and Wensleydale fleeces. Also washed, dyed. roving, and pin draft.
Call me for a private viewing. I can also ship to you.
Contact: JoAnn Slissman (707 874-3374, info@wyammyranch.com.
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(posted 1/26/21)
For Sale: Wool Picker
This handy tool is useful for opening and separating raw fleeces as well as opening the fibers before Felting. Purchased on 3/18/14 for $595. This machine has a safety lock and is on a swing so need to grease it about once a year. Most useful tool I had when I was Felting.
Asking $595.00
Located in Sebastopol
Contact: Heidi Harris - (707) 322-251 - 1sisuheidi@gmail.com
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(posted 1/26/21)
For Sale: Belfast West Felting machine (AKA: THE BEAST)
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)
For Sale: Pedro 48" Rollers
Purchased for $1,395.00 in 2014. This is a great machine for nuno felting.
ASKING $900.00
Located in Sebastopol
Contact: Heidi Harris - (707) 322-251 - 1sisuheidi@gmail.com
(posted 1/26/21)
For Sale: 45" Nilus LeClerc loom
Purchased new in 1970
They don't make em like they used...great shape and I am selling it with bench, reeds, heddles and shuttles. It just needs a little spiffing up
.$1800. Priced to sell! Woolery's price online is $2865 for the loom only.
Located in Sonoma
Contact: Cat Petru - catsvision7@gmail.com
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(posted 1/26/21)
For Sale: Burnham Fly Shuttle Loom
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)