48 inch Fireside loom, solid cherry, custom built by Gary Swett in 2002. Price: $3,500; original purchase price was over $7,000. Features: 48” weaving width, 8-shafts, 12 treadles, double back beam, 2 plain warp beams, flat-top 42” commuter bench, apron on the cloth beam, beater weight for rugs, lamp and holder.
The loom has a worm drive tension system for fine adjustment on the cloth beam; friction brakes on both warp beams. The breast beam lifts off and the double back beam folds for easy access. It comes with an 8 dpi SS reed, raddle, lease sticks, a pair of tie-on sticks, and the owner’s manual.
Custom carvings on the beater are seashells, starfish, and a crab. The patina is the rich cherry color seen in the picture of the two warp beams.This is a beautiful, sturdy loom, in fantastic shape, that is a joy to weave on. From a smoke-free, pet-free home. Cash or PayPal. Pick-up only, Maryland. Please PM if interested.