Is there someone out there who can provide feedback on these looms?

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Mon, 03/09/2015 - 23:51

sandra.eberhar…

I see these in use when I shop at Great Northern Weaving.  They seem to be sturdy, well constructed counterbalance looms capable of holding and working well with a very firm tension.  They have sectional beams.  I think the warp advance/tension mechanism is a little coarser adjustment than I would like.  They don't have the options or accessories that something like a Glimakra would (fly shuttle, second warp beam, addition of more shafts, etc.)  However, they are very workable, well made, inexpensive looms.  The very respected maker Kessinich makes them for Great Northern.

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 00:51

crittercrazed

Thanks.  That's useful information and just what I'm looking for.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wed, 03/11/2015 - 01:47

sandra.eberhar…

If you are not familiar with it, Great Northern is a supply store geared to rug weavers, so Orco looms are designed to weave rugs well.  They could do finer fabrics, but the design is weghted toward a wider set, rug warp, and rag or heavy yarn weft.