Actually somewhere on his site is a page that shows a lot of thumbnail images on the right hand side of the screen. You can see the box loom there and click on it to make it larger and the image won't keep changing as it does on one of the other pages Tyghra
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Re: Lap loom Posted on: 05/06/06 at 09:01:06 GMT
I just joined Soper Lane, and it so happens that I am also on the hunt for a small box loom. Has anyone seen the loom plans at http://www.chateau-michel.org? I have thought about having a loom made according to them, but what do you think (especially those of you with box looms). Would it be better for me to have one commissioned by Clive Foden or one of the other woodworkers mentioned in this thread? Thank you in advance for your help.
Pax Christi, Sydney
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Re: Lap loom Posted on: 08/06/06 at 19:45:06 GMT
Hi Stanley and welcome! (Apologies for not responding sooner, system crash...)
I hadn't seen those plans before but frankly, I think they look quite good (just having a quick glance at them). It appears they have worke at the tensioning device, and I would think that it would be worth a try, especially if you can make it yourself (or have a willing friend!). I say this because unless the woodworker is actually a weaver, I have found that they don't understand what needs to happen for tension. And as this person who has put those plans up has also made comments with regards to using it, it seems to me that its a likely to work as anything you could have commissioned. Of course, something commissioned would no doubt have 'authentic' joins and so on, so that would sway in their favour!
The tensioning really is the thing with the box loom. Mine still isn't updated, and that is really the only problem in using it. I think I shall print out those plans for my hubby to work on... Gina
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Re: Lap loom Posted on: 08/07/06 at 10:37:45 GMT
Let me know how it goes. Thanks!
Pax Christi, Sydney
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Re: Lap loom Posted on: 10/07/07 at 21:59:57 GMT
Hi, sorry for having to re-register, still me.
re the smoothing of the heddle holes, you could try:
colophony powder rubbed in with some string (smaller dia. than the hole of course) and polish it. Same stuff as violin bow strings are coated with. It is dry and should not contaminate teh thread.
Chalk, again on the stirng, needs a lot of vigorous polishing, preferably to an already nearly polished wood, more of a finish really.
I would have suggested jeweller's rouge, but maybe residual red ochre might notbe a good idea.
You want an inert filler of the fine grain that does not coat the threads or affect any future dyeing etc.
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Re: Lap loom Posted on: 30/12/07 at 16:22:37 GMT
Just wanted to show you all a loom my husband has just finished making for me. I'm a rank amateur at this, after inkle weaving in the past, and have only warped it up this afternoon and got going, but ....... it's all too exciting to keep quiet
and to follow a thread I read somewhere else on the forums, the warp doesn't slip on the rollers because it's secured through holes in the rollers and tied behind - like this ........
Not sure if this is an authenticated method of doing this, but it seems to work so far.
The ribbon I'm making is in woad-dyed linen, and is coming out somewhat loose so far. Think this may be because of the fairly wide spacing of the heddle holes - may need to alter this in the future or use thicker thread. I'm planning to use the ribbon as a facing around the neckline of a 1580s gown - should do the job I think.
Any comments and hints very welcome!
Anna
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Re: Lap loom Posted on: 04/01/08 at 10:59:31 GMT
Anna, what a beautiful loom - thanks for sharing pictures!
The holes in the beam are such a good idea. It is just the sort of detail that you wouldn't be able to see on illustrative depictions as well - a real flash of inspiration I think!
Yes, I suspect the size of the heddle will be affecting the band. The same thing happened to me with my first heddle - one that size would be fine if you had a longer loom, as the stretch across would be minimised. It might be worth experimenting with making cardboard heddles first - then you can see just how small you need to make one for your loom length. You may even need slightly different sizes for different threads.
You could also use thread heddles if you want to use really fine thread for the warp, then you don't have to worry about smoothing tiny holes.
I hope the weaving goes really well - it will make a lovely facing ribbon!
Hi! I'm new in Soper Lane and I hope you could help me with my problem. I have done some tabletweaving bands at home with the threads attached to a chair or something like that, and that worked fine. Now I finally have a box loom my boyfriend made but I have some trouble with the tension of the threads. I'm having trouble to put the threads with the same tension, does anyone have a method to solve this problem?
Ana R. www.alvissaras.50webs.com/index_eng.html
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Re: Lap loom Posted on: 03/06/09 at 19:20:21 GMT
Hello Ana,
Firstly - welcome!
I sometimes use my box loom for tablet weaving and I have to say that I too find keeping the tension a bit of a problem. I also have a tablet weaving loom of two upright posts at each end of a wooden base and tension on that is much easier.
With the box loom I do have some wooden wedges which hold the rollers and I have tied some wool cloth over the rollers. This does help a bit. But as I work the tablet weaving, the tension often slips and I keep having to pull the threads.
It is possible to attach a weight to the ends of the threads. I've found that works very well, but I don't think it is authentic for tablet weaving!
Elizabeth
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Re: Lap loom Posted on: 04/06/09 at 14:38:21 GMT
Thanks for answering The tabletweaving loom it's on my broyfriend to-do list (fortunatly he does all the wood equipment I need) but we have a problem with the transportation of that kind of loom, so, for now I just have to use the box loom. Over time I think I will try different ways to hold the tension, if I find one that works well I will tell
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