I am a beginner and am considering a 24" cherry floor loom made by Norwood. Of course, my initial concern is having no source for replacement parts. In my google searching I found "McGarr Norwood Looms Co. " on facebook. For those of you with Norwood looms, I thought you might be interested. I have sent a pm to the grandson or great grandson of original makers but have not been able to talk with him directly to see just how involved they are in the new/old business. Has anyone had any experience getting/not getting replacement parts? Maybe you have never needed anything? Any advise or experience would be greatly appreciated. I had wanted my first loom to be 8 shaft but this one available is only a 4. Obviously, one of my questions to the new McGarr Norwood Loom Co. is "can a four shaft but upgraded to an 8 shaft"? .Thank u for any comments. up

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Sat, 10/07/2017 - 14:25

sandra.eberhar…

Many manufacturers used Leclerc hardware, which is available.  Since most looms are collections of sticks, replacement parts are not hard to make, and most weavers make their own.  Most looms never need replacement parts. I  have replaced warped beams and a badly worn breast beam among other things.

If your loom has room in the castle for four more shafts, you could make them and add them.   I rather doubt that this is the case.  The only manufacturers of jack looms that are made to add shafts at a later date that I know of are Schacht and Macomber.

Wed, 11/22/2017 - 23:24

PinchOfSalt

They just announced on Facebook that they would be selling looms starting in January.  Alas, they do not appear to have a website.

Sun, 03/11/2018 - 20:48

canbrady

It's up: http://www.mcgarrnorwoodlooms.com/

I've had a 50" since 1979, but think I'll now indulge in the tiny "carseat" version for upcoming workshops.  Laughing