I am restoring an older 4 shaft table loom that is missing the beater reed frame and reed. Since the stainless steel reeds are costly I am using a rigid heddle reed of 12.5dpi and treating it as a 7 dpi since I can't use the small holes. I see that's exactly what your using on your table loom. So good to find someone who is also using this method.
I have never been able to find a video describing the process in this much detail, from beginning to end (or several videos, in this case). Thanks very much. Are you going to make a video about finishing the cloth? I'd love to see that.
A fascinating bit of experimentation ! A good deal of work involved to set all of that up before starting ! You're getting good tension too on the weave ! It was in the 1950s that I used a loom like that as a child, but I still have some loom parts inherited from my father. The shuttles that you're using do appear to be rather large for the loom - I'd be trying out a thinner, more streamlined ones if left to my own devices. But then I no longer know what I'm talking about after all these decades... Perhaps it is a case of being whatever suits the operator the best, and that there is no "right or wrong" ? Anyway, you're making a good job of it - a consistent, smooth weave, and has been a good demonstration of the capabilities of using four shafts. A nice little table loom it has turned out to be - I hope that you are pleased with it ! Maybe make some cushion covers, or a mat cover for Tom's bed ? He'd be so snug that you'd never get him out of there ! Excellent - thank you !
You are always tackling some new craft Harry! Life is too short to do everything we'd like, isn't it? I can see it now ... you will be adding a mezzanine floor on top of your workshop, and building a floor loom up there, then turning out Persian carpets ...
Yes, I found this quite interesting, your loom as well. Years ago, I have one very much like yours, save it was ugly metal, no cute paintings. I really wish I still had it. I've been looking for one to buy online, no luck so far. Thank you so much for the video. I am also thinking about making one. Anyway, I am glad you appreciate and have fun with yours as much as I should have with the one I had.
Thank you for your lovely video! I recently bought a 4-shaft leclerc loom and have been trying to figure out twill - your video really helped! Have a lovely day!
Hello, I just purchased a Louet Erica and having trouble with the written pattern. Naturally I can understand the visual but difficulty in the written paper pattern. I would like to learn more so I can write my own patterns and convert others to the written form. Sorry I know its weird. Let me explain, I am a knitter, crocheter, rigid heddle and seed bead weaver, and moving up the ladder to the Louet Erica, therefore it is a bit confusing. But eager to learn more. Thanks, Stay Safe, Hugs, and Blessings.
Hello Harry! Love your loom, I just picked up a two shaft loom from the thrift store. I have a question, what string did you use to make your heddles? I have to make more but not sure what to use 😮
Hello Harry - Very much enjoyed watching your TH-cam video using your highly decorated 4 heddle weaving loom. What company manufactured the loom? Thank you! From across The Pond, Ron
Why are you using a rigid heddle as a reed? That limits anything you might want to do with respect to sett. You also are limited in that your cloth will probably show track because your warps are crammed into the slots instead of evenly as you would have with a regular steel or bamboo reed. And WHY do you weave so close to the rigid heddle. Your shed is far smaller than it needs to be because you're so crowded between the feel and the rigid heddle. You seem to have really good intentions as a teacher, and you seem to be knowledgeable, but watching you weave gives me the feeling of being cramped and closed in.
I think the answer to all your questions is that Harry is showing us how he is learning as he goes along. He has restored an old spinning wheel, taught himself to spin, now restored this loom and is learning to weave on it. Those of us who have followed Harry for years know that he is very talented, and puts much effort into doing a great job at the many country crafts he practices. We love to see which skill he is going to demonstrate next. He is a professional leatherworker, plus a keen greenwood pole lather, chairmaker, spoon carver, iron forger, spindle turner, coracle maker, bark weaver, and so much else.
Such a cute little loom ❤
I am restoring an older 4 shaft table loom that is missing the beater reed frame and reed. Since the stainless steel reeds are costly I am using a rigid heddle reed of 12.5dpi and treating it as a 7 dpi since I can't use the small holes. I see that's exactly what your using on your table loom. So good to find someone who is also using this method.
Love your loom!! Thank you for explaining this so easily!!
The 1/3 twill is a pure delight! Thank you sir! Enjoying weaving whilst weathering in during this quarantine
Thanks for you clear videos. I have almost the same little 4 shaft loom. Now I feel confidence to wrap my loom!
Very informative and fun to watch! Thank you, Harry!
A very nice video. Your interests are amazingly varied. Never a boring day! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Ah, that makes it easy to understand how twill is made. Thanks!
Absolutely interesting! I am just starting to try looming. I really have appreciated these looming videos!!! Thank you so much!!!
I have never been able to find a video describing the process in this much detail, from beginning to end (or several videos, in this case). Thanks very much.
Are you going to make a video about finishing the cloth? I'd love to see that.
Good stuff. 👍
I wish I had one...
A fascinating bit of experimentation ! A good deal of work involved to set all of that up before starting ! You're getting good tension too on the weave ! It was in the 1950s that I used a loom like that as a child, but I still have some loom parts inherited from my father. The shuttles that you're using do appear to be rather large for the loom - I'd be trying out a thinner, more streamlined ones if left to my own devices. But then I no longer know what I'm talking about after all these decades... Perhaps it is a case of being whatever suits the operator the best, and that there is no "right or wrong" ? Anyway, you're making a good job of it - a consistent, smooth weave, and has been a good demonstration of the capabilities of using four shafts. A nice little table loom it has turned out to be - I hope that you are pleased with it ! Maybe make some cushion covers, or a mat cover for Tom's bed ? He'd be so snug that you'd never get him out of there ! Excellent - thank you !
Thanks Phil.
You are always tackling some new craft Harry! Life is too short to do everything we'd like, isn't it?
I can see it now ... you will be adding a mezzanine floor on top of your workshop, and building a floor loom up there, then turning out Persian carpets ...
Yes, I found this quite interesting, your loom as well. Years ago, I have one very much like yours, save it was ugly metal, no cute paintings. I really wish I still had it. I've been looking for one to buy online, no luck so far. Thank you so much for the video. I am also thinking about making one. Anyway, I am glad you appreciate and have fun with yours as much as I should have with the one I had.
I have seen a few two shaft on Etsy, but 4 shaft seems rare....I think this was homemade.
Thank you for your lovely video! I recently bought a 4-shaft leclerc loom and have been trying to figure out twill - your video really helped! Have a lovely day!
Thanks very much.
Thanks for the video Harry.
Such a pretty little loom. I follow your leatherwork videos but didn't realise you were a fellow spinner and weaver. :)
Enjoyed the video! ❤️👍
Tying on the warp
Hello, I just purchased a Louet Erica and having trouble with the written pattern. Naturally I can understand the visual but difficulty in the written paper pattern. I would like to learn more so I can write my own patterns and convert others to the written form. Sorry I know its weird. Let me explain, I am a knitter, crocheter, rigid heddle and seed bead weaver, and moving up the ladder to the Louet Erica, therefore it is a bit confusing. But eager to learn more. Thanks, Stay Safe, Hugs, and Blessings.
Hello Harry! Love your loom, I just picked up a two shaft loom from the thrift store. I have a question, what string did you use to make your heddles? I have to make more but not sure what to use 😮
@@jumanmahde9012 Hi I used 1mm Ritza Tiger Thread
@@harryrogers thank you so much!!!
Hi Harry, New to weaving, and your videos were incredibly insightful. If adding the selvedges on each side, how does that effect the the the pattern?
Hello Harry - Very much enjoyed watching your TH-cam video using your highly decorated 4 heddle weaving loom. What company manufactured the loom? Thank you!
From across The Pond,
Ron
Hi Ron I think it was home made.
@@harryrogers Hello Harry - Thank you for your reply. It sure seems like it was well built and functions nicely! Thank you!
I'm interested in making my own tweed, what do you think Harry
I saw some good workshops in Scotland doing this, it is quite an undertaking!
That was good! How do you make use of the finished product at that width? (apart from scarves, of course!)
Hi Steve...yes!...narrow things or sew together!
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Great How I can get one of this Machine please thank you
I think this was home made, sometimes small four shaft looms come up on EBay.
Why are you using a rigid heddle as a reed? That limits anything you might want to do with respect to sett. You also are limited in that your cloth will probably show track because your warps are crammed into the slots instead of evenly as you would have with a regular steel or bamboo reed. And WHY do you weave so close to the rigid heddle. Your shed is far smaller than it needs to be because you're so crowded between the feel and the rigid heddle. You seem to have really good intentions as a teacher, and you seem to be knowledgeable, but watching you weave gives me the feeling of being cramped and closed in.
I think the answer to all your questions is that Harry is showing us how he is learning as he goes along. He has restored an old spinning wheel, taught himself to spin, now restored this loom and is learning to weave on it.
Those of us who have followed Harry for years know that he is very talented, and puts much effort into doing a great job at the many country crafts he practices. We love to see which skill he is going to demonstrate next. He is a professional leatherworker, plus a keen greenwood pole lather, chairmaker, spoon carver, iron forger, spindle turner, coracle maker, bark weaver, and so much else.