So I got a nice pile of reeds when I purchased my loom recently and I have been sorting through all the goodies. I was looking at the reed sizes and one is marked 10.5. I have never seen this size. Why would I want that size in particular? I have 12's and 20's and a 10. So I was wondering how come they would even have that random size. Any ideas?

Comments

Thu, 03/07/2013 - 21:18

mrdubyah (not verified)

Not exactly a typical reed, but custom reeds can be made in any size.  Perhaps this one was made to be double sleyed for 21 epi.

Thu, 03/07/2013 - 21:31

laurafry

Did you actually measure to see if it is 10.5 dents per inch?  

cheers,

Laura

Fri, 03/08/2013 - 04:05

thenutmeg2000

I did not measure the reed. I should do so. I am likeing the 21 epi idea. This loom's last owner was known to produce reasonably nice cloth of linen. I have a sample from the loom. Also lots of cone yarns from her were in the 20/2 range and a bit finer. I assume this is why I found no reeds below 10dpi. Just thought I'd ask around as I thought 10.5 must be custom and not common.