I'm a novice weaver who wants to do fine weaving and rugs.  For this I need a new loom and researching them has me thinking a CB is the logical choice.  But I have no experience with CB looms.  I joined this group to learn about them.  Does anyone know of a video that demonstrates how they work, particularly for twill?  I've read everything I can find on them but I'm a very visual learner and my brain can't translate the writing into pictures

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Fri, 02/06/2015 - 18:42

laurafry

Counter balanced looms create the shed by pulling the shafts down rather than pushing them up. MP Davisons book is written for counter balanced looms. I have a Leclerc Fanny loom and it is a real work horse. I've done everything from silk scarves to rugs on it. Cheers Laura
Fri, 02/06/2015 - 20:13

crittercrazed

And watching your Efficient Weaver video has so far given me my best look at these looms in action.  Great video by the way.  It taught me a lot AND got me hankering for a Fanny

Fri, 02/06/2015 - 21:04

laurafry

Glad you found the DVD helpful. The Mira model is even sturdier because the back beam diesnt fold up. The roller type counter balance type loom doesn't give a great shed on unbalanced weaves unless you get the shed regulator. I find I rarely do unbalanced weaves but if I need to, a low profile shuttle generally gets me through what I need to do. Cheers Laura