Floor Looms and Tapestry looms
Dobby looms, Jacquard looms and tapestry looms follow in separate sections
THE LOOM WIZARD
Having trouble setting up your loom? In a muddle with warping?
It can be so frustrating when all you want to do is start weaving....so....why not call in the Loom Wizard? I will travel to you to help you to sort out any problems you are experiencing with your loom. With over 25 years of experience with all types of hand looms (excluding dobby looms) I have set up and fine tuned numerous looms. I can also help with warping and tie-ups.
I am prepared to travel within a radius of 50 miles of Midhurst, West Sussex.
Live further away? I'm happy to help via email and telephone for a small fee. Just send me details of the problem, with images if possible, and I'll do my best to help you get weaving!
"Hilary came to my rescue when I had borrowed a small Lillstina Floor Loom that was in need of some restoration. With great anticipation of weaving again after 25 years I suddenly felt completely helpless and frustrated having no idea where to begin or who to ask for help. Hilary arrived, repair kit in hand and tackled the problem with enthusiasm and know how. She reconstructed the parts that weren’t functioning leaving me all set up ready to start; I have been happily weaving rugs since. The Loom is now in a very good state, which makes warping up much simpler. Thank you very much Hilary." Daphne
£20 per hour (includes travelling time) plus 40p per mile
Contact: Hilary CharlesworthTel: 01730 817191
Email: hilary@totallytextiles.co.uk
Advertised Since: Sunday 14 April 2013
1. Passementerie Loom
For sale - due to retirement
A rare opportunity to obtain the principle tool to make bespoke Passementerie – an addition for a professional workshop or an amateur entering the field.
A Passementerie Loom
Made some 35 years ago, hand-made as a one off, in pine, it has some patina of age. Its finely made & jointed, it’s an all-round high-quality loom. It is based on the tradition of the French 17C Passementerie loom throughout.
Dimensions
o/a length (including ‘back rack’ 2.44m) o/a width 76 cm o/a height (base to top of ‘castle’ wheels) 2.14m
Description
The loom has a sprung, suspended baton, with a custom engineered adjustable reed, for inclusion of wires (to create picot or fan etc). The seat is integral to the main frame and is adjustable with dowels.
The ‘castle’ has 10 sets of wheels (2 for each ‘lift’) this connects by cord to a weighted panel (slate) and cord passing through a string arrangement allows for use with a selected treadle. There are 10 treadles.
The loom has a main beam, for winding on braid/fringe etc. with a ratchet, a 3- pronged (ash) handle allows it to turn whilst the loom is in use.
At the rear of the loom is an angled ‘back rack’ with dowel pegs to position warp rollers. There are 5 contoured warp rollers with iron supports, gently shaped to accommodate the long warps and to allow for weighted cords to be suspended, to tension, or take the tension off. A set of weights. The weaving passes over a small round ‘roller’, as the
weaving is completed and ‘winds on’. Includes 3 specialist shuttles for weaving gimp braids.
Warping Mill
Adapted & adjustable antique pine warping mill to make long warps - (2.5 m bout) plus a spool ‘jack’ for warping
Collection from Shropshire studio
£4,850 – ONO buyer to dismantle and collect from Shropshire studio
Contact: Frances Soubeyran for more images and to view/collectTel: 01584 877 343
Email: frances@soubeyranviolins.co.uk
Advertised Since: Saturday 18 January 2025
2. 45" Harrisville 4 Harness Rug Loom with Shaft Switching Device
45” Harrisville 4 Harness Rug Loom with Shaft Switching Device for SALE
Condition: Never been used since assembled, produced in 2018 / 2019.
The owner needs to move abroad very soon after the purchase of the loom so hopes another passionate weaver could take over and put this incredibly beautiful and well built loom to good use. The loom needs to be dismantled and picked up by the new owner. The original packaging is included.
6 & 8 dent Stainless Steel Reed included.
Pickup location: near Victoria station, London
3. Four Shaft Counterbalance Floor Loom
Four Shaft Counterbalance Floor Loom
Douglas Andrew of Canterbury Kentish Floor Loom. Weave width 90cm /3 ft. 4 shafts and 6 pedals. Dismantled but everything intact, labelled and good condition with detailed assembly instructions with photos of each stage.
Collection from Norfolk NR24 2BE or London E3 5AD. Delivery possible within 20miles of either location or anywhere in between the two for a modest charge (t.b.a.).
£200
Contact: Jonathan FreegardTel: 07703 314 179
Email: jona.freegard@jf-architects.co.uk
Advertised Since: Wednesday 12 February 2025
4. Four Shaft Counterbalance Floor Loom
Douglas Andrew (Canterbury) Kentish Floor Loom. It weaves approx. width 90-95 cm has 4 shafts and 5 pedals. It has waxed thread healds/heddles.
There are several reeds some in need of de-rusting. A selection of accessories shuttles/raddle etc. The frame has holes drilled in the side for the insertion of dowelling pegs to create a warping frame. I no longer have the dowelling pegs, but they are easy to replace. Images available on request.
Collection only from Essex.
£300
Contact: Jacqui GaliseTel: 07813 682 443
Email: chrisgalise@btinternet.com
Advertised Since: Monday 21 June 2021
5. Louet Hollandia
Louet Hollandia Countermarche Floor Loom. 6 shafts, 10 pedals. Texsolve heddles and tie up. Complete with bench, assembly brochure, raddle, reed, shuttles and sticks. All in very good condition.
Collection only from near Wolverhampton.
£1,250
Contact: Dee O'HaraTel: 07714 160 717
Advertised Since: Friday 07 February 2025
6. Swedish style Four Shaft Floor Loom
Swedish style four shaft, four pedal counterbalance floor loom with Texsolv heddles and in working order. Dimensions: Length: 153cm., Width: 122 cm., Weave width: 91.5cm., Highest Point: 142 cm. Complete with raddle, several reeds, warping board and a quantity of sticks. Some evidence of woodworm which needs treating, hence low price of £375 ono. Buyer collects from Wanstead, London, E11
£375 ono
Contact: Patricia JuppTel: 020 8505 4079
Email: patjupp@waitrose.com
Advertised Since: Monday 11 January 2021
9. Glimakra Eight Shaft Floor Loom
Exceptional condition. Swedish wooden Glimakra Standard 100cm Ideal Oxberg Countermarch Loom with 8 shafts and Back Beam. Offers endless weaving possibilities. It is strong enough to handle any task and the open side frame design allows easy access for threading and tying up. Little used due to illness. Has only made a total of 10 rugs with Johnstone of Elgin Cashmere, Merino wool and Damask ends. Hence in excellent condition. This opportunity offers numerous extras and everything a new weaver would want to own! Priced new the total for all these items and wool including the loom would be £4.5k+
DESCRIPTION
Weaving Width 115cm which can be doubled. Depth 94cm. Height 138cm.
EQUIPMENT
The SWEDISH Glimakra loom comes fully equipped with Harnesses, 8 Shafts, Treadles (with Texsolv Heddles 280/12), Warp Sticks, Cross Sticks, Cords, Arrow Pegs and Anchor pins, a Cord Threader, Sley Hook Lams, Lease Sticks, Heddle Bars, protect board, Rubber feet and Harness supports. It comes with a Gilmakra 8 Dent Reed and various shuttles: ski 50cm & 64cm; 32.5cm boat shuttles and 1 double shuttle. 24 extra warp sticks. Additionally included in the full price are mostly GLIMAKRA Swedish equipment:
Adjustable Weaving Bench; Brand New 6 and 10 Dent Reeds (115cm wide);; Spool Winder for winding bobbins plus 20 quills. Full size (2.5m) GLIMAKRA Warping Mill;
a Supplementary Warp Winder for winding 2 warps at a time; a Table warp winder; 10 bundles of spare new Texsolv heddles; Stretchers of varying sizes (47cm, 67cm, 87cm); 2 sizes of Shuttle spools, 3 bunches of Texel chords to tie up peddles and shafts; 93 balls of Johnstone of Elgin Cashmere, Merino wool and Damask end’s for rug making and New Yarn for weaving is also available. Various Books on weaving Rugs. A Schact Inkle Loom is also available with the new yarns. Assembly instructions, and a DVD is also included - Dress Your Loom the Swedish Way by Becky Ashenden
(55US$ new).
The loom is up and ready to be viewed. I am happy to show you the loom over a video call - (zoom/facetime/whatsapp/telegram/messenger). Please contact me and we can arrange a time to chat. If it is possible I could deliver to a fixed agreed point, if sale is soon. Otherwise, you can make arrangements to collect since I live in Aberdeenshire.
UNDER OFFER
Contact: Dr Melanie JonesAdvertised Since: Saturday 15 June 2024
10. Eight Shaft Countermarche Floor Loom
Swedish style 8 shaft countermarche floor loom with 8 pedals and 8 lamms. Double back rollers. Overslung beater (no reed). Dismantled at present. Front and middle beams missing and will need replacing (could be made by a competent woodworker). All other parts in good condition although some rust on bolts. May need some more wooden pegs for assemly. String heddles.
To veiw/collection from Petersfield, Hants. Images available on request.
FREE TO GOOD HOME
Contact: Jo ColeTel: 07813 113 729
Advertised Since: Thursday 20 June 2024
12. Four Shaft Counterbalance Floor Loom
Four shaft counterbalance floor loom. 42" wide, 36" deep, 54" high. Complete with 5 long shuttles, a number of weaving books in v. good condition. Warping board, cheeses of wool and a weaving stool.
Collection only from Burley, Hampshire.
£200
Contact: Janice PriddleTel: 01425 404 138
Email: janice.priddle@btinternet.com
Advertised Since: Tuesday 21 June 2022
13. Lervad Four Shaft Countermarch Floor Loom
LERVAD ( Made in Denmark) Loom number 7
4 shaft Countermarch floor Loom
Weaving width 122cm( 48”)
Dimensions approx Width 190cm (75”) Height 165cm (65”) Depth 114cm (45”) Some water damage on wooden frame - easily restorable, does not affect weaving action
Includes: - 1 x reed, raddle, loom bench, shuttles, weaving sticks/cross sticks
Buyer dismantles and collects from Elstead, Nr Godalming, Surrey
£500 ono
Contact: Joan WigleyTel: 01252 702 346
Email: suecrinage58@gmail.com
Advertised Since: Tuesday 19 September 2023
16. Varpapuu Four Shaft Countermarch Floor Loom
VARPAPUU - FINNISH KAVALIA LOOM
4 shaft countermarch floor loom Weaving width 100cm (39”) Dimensions approx Height 165cm (65”) Depth 114cm (45”) Width 119cm (47”)
Some water damage on wooden frame - easily restorable, does not affect weaving action Includes;- 1x reed, raddle, loom bench, shuttles, weaving sticks/cross sticks
Buyer dismantles and collects from Elstead, Nr Godalming, Surrey
£500 ono
Contact: Joan WigleyTel: 01252 702 346
Email: suecrinage58@gmail.com
Advertised Since: Tuesday 19 September 2023
DL2. Louet Megado Dobby Loom
As I am downsizing, I am reluctantly selling my lovely loom.
It is a 16 shaft mechanical Louet Megado Dobby loom with a 130cm weaving width. Overall dimensions are approximately (w/d/h) 181cm x 127cm x 131cm (71 1/2“ x 50” x 52”).
Includes with this are a second back beam, a Louet bench, 3 stainless steel reeds (8, 10, and 12) and approximately 60 programme bars with pegs as well as about 6000 heddles, lots of sticks and the instruction manual.
It has been customised with lights on the front and back which can be used separately or together and removable wooden boards for the front and back which help when warping, slaying and threading. In addition there is a fly mechanism which I have never installed nor used.
Current price is in excess of £13,000.
Sell for £7,000.
Collection from West Somerset near Taunton. You will need a van or truck.
£6500 or nearest offer
Contact: Maggie RobertsTel: 01984 667 355
Email: plashfarm1@gmail.com
Advertised Since: Friday 31 May 2024
DL4. Computer Controlled Toika Norjaana Floor Loom
Computer Controlled Toika Norjaana Floor Loom.
16 shafts, overhung beater, apron front and back, Reeds: 8, 10, 12, 14 and 20. Weaving width: 100cm. Loom bench. Over 1000 heddles, Raddle. Cross sticks and lots of lease sticks.
Can be converted back to 8 shaft, 8 pedal tradional loom.
Excellent condition. Can be seen working.
Collection only from Devon.
£4,950
Contact: Mirja WoollardTel: 07476 875 954
Advertised Since: Tuesday 08 October 2024
DL5. Weavebird v2 Leclerc Floor Loom
REDUCED TO £6500 open to offers.
Contact: Laura Foulkes.Tel: 07742 857 762
Email: laurablackledge@yahoo.co.uk
Advertised Since: Friday 25 August 2023
DL6. 16 Shaft Harris NC loom Mark 111
16 shaft Harris NC loom Mark III
Standing floor loom. Weaving width 22” (60cm). Two back beams. Foot pedal and basic programmable electronic lifting system. It still works although the
memory doesn’t store between being switched on and off. (It may be possible to have this fixed). You can also use it manually using the levers.
It is about 20 years old. I’ve owned it since 2005 and bought it second hand from the first owner. It hasn’t had a lot of use and is in overall good condition. Requires reassembly as it has been taken apart to move.
Size is approx width 83cm x length 106cm x height 137cm
Includes
Original instruction book
Two Reeds 62cm 16 dpi and 10 dpi
Two sets of cross sticks 74 cm
Loom warping sticks x 12
Collection only from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
£3595 ono
Contact: Amie WiberleyTel: 07950 788 802
Email: amiewiberley@gmail.com
Advertised Since: Thursday 27 June 2024
DL8. George Wood Dobby Loom
16 shaft George Wood Dobby Loom + 2 back beams Weaving width:23/24" The overall size built: Loom back to pedal - 86" Width - 43" Height - 108"
Includes: 220 wood pegs 53 plastic pegs 38 lags
It was serviced and used on the Monty Don BBC 'Real Craft Series'. It is semi-dismantled, labelled for construction and in storage.
Collection only from Llandeilo, Wales.
£675.00
Contact: Ainsley HillardTel: 07435 564 921
Advertised Since: Monday 19 February 2024