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36" Leclerc Nilus 4 Shaft Floor Loom
The Leclerc Nilus is a very sturdy 4 shaft jack loom design has been manufactured by Leclerc since the 1960's using Maple hardwood and is beautiful as well as highly functional. 36 inch 4 shaft models like this one, are hard to find.
This Nilus incorporates the Leclerc Friction Brake design unlike many older Nilus models that may require an expensive brake upgrade. It also has the adjustable beater height, a castle cover that can be easily removed to lift out the shafts and both warp and cloth beams are removable for warping. The loom is in great condition and has a set of brand new canvas aprons on the warp and cloth beam and a new stainless steel reed (buyers choice of dents/inch) making it ready to weave on. (Click on pictures to enlarge)
The loom has been fully refurbished. Unlike older models that may require expensive upgrades or repairs, this loom is ready to warp! (Click on pictures to enlarge)
This loom is available for store pickup only. Contact us for pricing and other information.
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45" Leclerc Fanny Floor Loom
The Leclerc Fanny is easily the most popular floor loom in the world. This sturdy 4 shaft counterbalance loom design has been manufactered by Leclerc for almost a century using Maple hardwood and is beautiful as well as highly functional. It folds up when not in use, allowing it to be stored is a smaller space and go through doorways while assembled.
This is a newer Fanny and incorporates the Leclerc Friction Brake design unlike many older Fanny models that may require an expensive brake upgrade. It also has the adjustable beater height, the newer adjustable upper roller support with low friction rollers and both warp and cloth beams are removable for warping. The loom is in excellent condition and has a set of brand new canvas aprons on the warp and cloth beam and a new stainless steel reed (buyers choice of dents/inch) making it ready to weave on. (Click on pictures to enlarge)
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15" Leclerc Dorothy Table Loom
The Leclerc Dorothy loom and is a sturdy 4 Shaft Table Loom providing 15 inches of weaving width, in a portable design. (Click on pictures to enlarge)
The loom has a ratchet brake and side mounted shaft levers with colour coded finger buttons. The latch mechanism automatically releases the previously selected shafts when the weaver pushes down the levers for the next pick. This saves a step and speeds up weaving. By undoing a couple of screws at the front the loom easily folds for transport or storage, even while warped. The price also includes a set of lease sticks (not shown).
This loom is available for store pickup only. Contact us for pricing and other information.
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Leclerc Open Ended Loom Bench
This Leclerc Open End Loom Bench is 23 inches tall and provides comfortable support for the weaver. Constructed from Maple hardwood, it has two open storage areas for shuttles, yarn and other tools as well as a closed area under the 12 x 24 inch hinged seat. The bench is 23 inches high, 14 inches wide and 38 inches long.
While the bench can be used with any loom it is designed in such a way as to allow it to be stored out of the way under the breast beam of a Leclerc loom (45" or wider). It is designed for the standard Nilus, Fanny and Leclerc Floor looms and new versions are also available.
The bench is available for store pickup only. Contact us for pricing and other information.
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Various Rigid Heddles
Sold individually, these Rigid Heddles are made of different materials and for different width looms.
The 4 bottom Rigid Heddles in the picture are made by Leclerc. The Heddle part on these are aprox. 16 inches and 21 inches and are made of plastic, wood or steel.
The 3 upper Rigid Heddles in the picture were made by unknown manufacturers. The longer plastic one is a little over 23 inches and the two smaller steel ones are a little less than 16 inches.
Call for pricing and more information. (Click on picture to enlarge)
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SOLD Leclerc Tension Box
This Leclerc Tension Box is in very good condition. The current yardage counter, extension and extra combs all fit it as well as the adapter for the Compact loom angled beam. (Click on picture to enlarge)
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SOLD Mastering Weave Structures
This is a hardcover copy of classic out of print book Mastering Weave Structures in almost new condition. A softcover version was later released but this is the original hardcover book with dustjacket. (click on picture to enlarge)
It can be picked up in the store or you can contact us for the shipping cost.
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SOLD Jacob Angstadt - His Weavers Patron Book
This set of 2 books published in 1976 by Ruth N. Holroyd is a replica of an 18th Century Pennsylvania Dutch weaver's pattern book. The smaller 96 page volume is the actual pattern book in it's original form and the second larger 254 page book is the weaving draft collection, cleaned up and translated for modern weavers. The drafts are broken up into sections for 4-6 Shafts, 6 Shafts, 8 Shafts, 12 Shafts, 16 Shafts, 20 Shafts, 24 Shafts, 28 Shafts and 32 Shafts. These are both Hardcover volumes with dustjackets in good shape and a valuable addition to any historical weavers collection. (click on picture to enlarge)
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SOLD Keep me warm one night
If you are interested in woven coverlets, this 1972 classic by Mary and Harold Burnham is a mandatory addition to your library! This pre-owned hardcover copy in great condition and is only missing the dustjacket. The description can be found here. 387 pages in great condition.
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SOLD 10 1/2 Inch Flat Heddles
Flat Metal Heddles are hard to find these days as most vendors have stopped manufacturing them! These are 10 5/8" long and fit standard Leclerc floor looms like the Fanny, Mira and Nilus. The dimension below can be used to determine if they will fit a loom by another vendor. The heddles are pre-owned but are in good condition and may look slightly different than pictured. (Click on Pictures to Enlarge)
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