Hi folks,
Hope someone here can help me. I purchased a 48", 12 harness LeClerc Nilart loom recently. In speaking with LcClerc they have identified it as being at least 40 years old. It is in amazing condition and I can't wait to start weaving on it. The problem is I have no idea how the brake works or how to set it up. It is a ratchet brake system (ratchets on the cloth beam as well as the warp beam. There is a brake pedal on the right side of the front of the loom and two ratchets on the warp beams (did I mention it has two warp beams, one being a sectional beam). There is no connection between the pedal and the ratchet levers. Help!
Would appreciate if someone could send pictures/diagrams, something to help me out. Unfortunately LeClerc had no information to share.
Thanks in advance, look forward to hearing from someone!
Malcolm