This is a really nice heavy duty loom in great shape. Made of solid maple. Loom is tight, sturdy, and square with no warping. Impressive construction. Perfect for rugs but handles fine weaving quite nicely as well. Unlike other Clement looms, it has a unique and efficient multiple tie-up jacking mechanism instead of the usual direct tie-up. An 8 shaft Clement loom is impossible to find and is a real treasure.
Specs:
-8 shafts/harnesses
-10 REAR-hinged treadles
-45” weaving width
-jack type (multiple tie-up)
-color coded heddle bars and tie-ups (makes front 4 and rear 4 shafts easy to distinguish from each other while threading and tieing up)
-weighted beater
-steel band friction brake (holds extremely securely)
-heavy duty ratchet on cloth beam
-removable front and back beams
-cloth aprons
-4 steel apron rods
-over 1,000 wire heddles
-full set of treadle tie-up chains
-2 stainless steel reeds (12 and 20 dent)
-2 wooden jigs to hold beater up while threading the loom
-rubber mallet for removing/replacing front and back beams
-footprint: 53”w x 45”d x 37”h (top of castle)
Located in Eagle River, Wisconsin. No shipping. Pick up only.
A comparable loom purchased brand new would cost $3,000 - $4,000.
Asking $1,500.