Dorset Floor Looms

This loom is a highly revered loom that is no longer in production.

Dorset floor looms. Four harnesses six treadles 39 1 2 wide 37 1 2 tall from floor to top of castle 29 depth. Stick this type works well with smaller looms. The dorset name was stamped into the wood under the raddle. Please contact us before ordering.

One type is the end delivery boat which uses a pern instead of a bobbin while weaving. Its build is somewhat like the schacht baby wolf has the x frame foot treadles and has 4 harnesses. The wooden boat shuttle rests against the reed of the loom and holds the bobbin of thread that is used to weave the weft. I thought it might be a dorset make in new england usa and an application of scandinavian oil to the wood over the easter holiday confirmed that.

4 h 4 t dorset loom made by fc wood long closed. November 28 2011 dorset weaving loom 4 harness 4 treadle. If you would like it delivered there will be a fee. It s a 4 harness folding floor loom.

A bobbin is inserted into the boat which is then passed through the shed. There is even a stick that can be used by those who weave with rags. Usually a beautiful maple direct tie up weaving width 20 24 or 26 please contact jocelyn by e mail if you have a dorset for sale. This is a dorset floor loom that weaves a 20 width.

I think the raddle storage position on top of the castle is an innovation from my friend s engineer. Now that beautiful loom is mine. The quote for shipping is high. Steel eye heddles cloth aprons in good condition rear beam folds up to save space and easily.

If you would like it delivered there will be a fee. Oct 23 2015 used dorset floor loom direct tie up prefer pick up or delivery within 60 miles or 1 1 2 hours we will remove shipping costs if you pick up the loom. It belongs to the weavers of orlando guild. This was my original loom and id like to replace it now having sellers remorse.

Dorset 20 inch weaving width floor loom direct tie up prefer pick up or delivery within 60 miles or 1 1 2 hours we will remove shipping costs if you pick up the loom. Boat this is usually used with a floor loom. Weaving loom 250 cedaredge sturdy oak floor jack style weaving loom in very good condition for sale.