Hello All!

I purchased a used Macomber loom in October.  Had to partially take it apart to get it home and didn't take nearly enough pictures.  I've got most of it put back together, except I've run out of screws!  I figured I'd have parts left over, not missing.  :)

Can anyone help me work out how to reattach the beater bar?  That's my big problem. 

Thanks heaps!

Joanna

Comments

Sat, 12/15/2012 - 05:35

SallyE (not verified)

Do you mean you want to put the beater bar back together, or do you mean you want to install it on the loom?

If you are trying to just mount it on the loom, it doesn't really attach.   It just sits on metal pegs that stick out on each side.  That makes it easily removeable, which is a benefit for threading the heddles, etc.

 

Sat, 12/15/2012 - 18:53

joanna.in.md

I want to put it back on the loom.  I have odd pieces, but don't see how they will hold up the bar.  If anyone could post a picture of what their's looks like, I would be forever grateful!

Sat, 12/15/2012 - 23:07

SallyE (not verified)

I'm still not understanding what you need.  Is the beater put together, or is it in pieces?   What are the odd pieces you have?   If you post pictures, we can help you.

 

Sun, 12/16/2012 - 00:09

tommye scanlin

I sent you a pm with photos of my loom.  Let me know via pm if you got them and if they were what you needed.

Tommye

Sun, 12/16/2012 - 00:51

joanna.in.md

Thanks, Tommye.  That picture of the black metal piece with the extra screw for the beater to rest on was exactly what I needed. I appreciate your help so much!

Sun, 12/16/2012 - 04:38

tommye scanlin

Happy weaving on your Macomber!
Sun, 12/16/2012 - 04:52

joanna.in.md

Now all I have to do is get a bit of rust off the harnesses and I am ready to warp.

Mon, 12/17/2012 - 02:00

Michael White

Glad someone was able to ans your question. I have been on the road the past few days, 1809 miles from Georgia to Michigan picking up two looms.

 

Michael

Mon, 12/17/2012 - 12:56

joanna.in.md

Hey Michael,

Tommye was great help.  I've got a nice coat of rustoleum on my heddle frames - the whole idea of turning rust into rust prevention is science at it best!  Who knew? 

I live in an older house - it was built in 1930 - and between the dust that seems ever-present and my four cats, I'm a bit worried about putting vasoline on the brass bits of the loom.  Will the silocone spray achieve the same thing?

Safe travels!

Mon, 12/17/2012 - 13:03

Kiiki (not verified)

Joanna, I used lithium grease instead of vaseline on mine (picked it up at the hardware store). Wasn't crazy about the idea of Vaseline. Haven't had an issue with it gumming up with pet hair.

I stay far away from silicone spray.

Tue, 12/18/2012 - 22:05

Michael White

I to live in an older house build cir 1835. Cheryl weaving studio is now in a 28 x 60 tailer. But she still has a loom in one room upstairs. I use blaster 50 dry lub on all the looms. Goes on wet and dries to a slick finish. The problem I have with any type of silicone is if it gets on the wood you would never be able to refinish it again.

 

Michael

Wed, 12/19/2012 - 00:09

Kiiki (not verified)

Michael, I've been meaning to ask you... I've seen you recommend Blaster's PB50 Dry Lube, but are you sure you aren't confusing the names of two of their products? Blaster sells a product called PB50, which is their WD-40 competitor. They also sell a product called "The Dry Lube," which is a teflon-based lubricant.

Just curious.

http://www.blastercorporation.com/PB_50.html

http://www.blastercorporation.com/The_Dry_Lube.html

Wed, 12/19/2012 - 13:33

Michael White

The can I  had said Blaster 50 "Dry Lube" This was the same stuff we used in the  Vietnam war on weapons. Because the dry film would not pickup sand like a normal oil. This product works great on looms. Thanks for the web sites.

Michael

Wed, 12/19/2012 - 15:22

joanna.in.md

Well, at least something useful came out of that conflict. 

I'll be visiting my local home improvement store today, picking up a can, and thinking of vets.

Thanks!