Month: August 2019
Loom Geometry
Next question on my new (to me) Macomber! I noticed last night that the path from the back beam to the front beam is several inches above where the heddle eyes are. This seems… wrong? Or at least counter to all previous jack looms I’ve worked on. Photos to illustrate. Read moreIn Other NewsAm I
My Goldilocks Loom
I just bought home a Macomber loom: serial # B5-4194. It was a crazy good deal. I can’t believe how good of a deal: $150 for a 40″ 10 shaft/ 16 treadle with a plain and a sectional warp beam. Read moreIn Other NewsIt’s covered in dust and some parts are a bit corroded. It
Tablet Weaving fun!
I saw a tablet weaving pattern on the interwebs that caught my fancy, and I’m stuck in bed with a stomach bug, so yesterday between naps I sat propped up in bed and made all the mistakes getting this little loom warped. I’m still figuring out exactly how I want to turn the cards, but
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