I'm just curious. . . . I have a Macomber B5, 40 inches.   I understand that the "B" part means it's one of the high castle "big" looms, but what does the "5" mean.   For example, are all B5s 40 inches?   Does the "5" indicate a width?   Or something else?

 

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Fri, 04/20/2012 - 23:30

tommye scanlin

You might try contacting Sarah at her blog, Macomber and Me (I think it's called). Michael White of the Macomber group here also might be able to answer. Tommye
Sat, 04/21/2012 - 00:53

mrdubyah (not verified)

She says the model number is defined by the size of the loom. The models numbers define the weaving width of the loom. B5 Looms are 24" , 32", and 40". B4 Looms are 48", 56", 64" and 72".  The letter following the number defines the weaving width of your loom.
B5 -A=24" B=32" C=40"        B4~D=48" E=56" K=64" L=72" 

Read more about it at http://macomberloomsandme.blogspot.com/2009/05/making-sense.html

Sat, 04/21/2012 - 04:34

SallyE (not verified)

So that means I've got a B5C, but it's only marked as a B5.

 

Sat, 04/21/2012 - 12:05

gailc

I think the present numbering system is changed from earlier days.  I have a  40" loom that is a B4.  From the serial number, I was told that it was built in 1965 (I think).  There is no letter after the 4.