Dear Friends, At work today my mini inkle was accidentally knocked to the floor. I didn't realize until I got home that one of the pegs got splintered in the fall. I can easily get a dowel to replace it, but how do I get the broken peg out of the base without damaging the loom? All advice is welcome! xO Gail & Fog

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 06:37

Caroline (not verified)

Does the broken peg go all the way through to the other side of the loom? Not that it really matters, but its simpler if it does. You could  find a wood drill bit of the same size as the dowel and carefully drill it out. Then all you have to do is glue in the new piece of dowel and sand it down.

Cordless drills tend to be lighter and easier to use than regular electric drills.

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 14:20

whiteoakgrandmother (not verified)

I would use a drill bit that is a little smaller than the dowel. It's too easy to end up with the hole too big if you use the same size bit. Then I would carefully scrape away the remainder of the dowel and the glue then glue in the new dowel. Be very careful that your dowel is not the slightest bit too big for the hole or it may split the frame. If it's a tiny bit too loose, you can use a string or cord to make the fit tighter.
Fri, 07/30/2010 - 17:01

jeanne (not verified)

Poor inkle! Would it be possible to repair the broken peg? That would be the simplest approach, especially if the part that's still attached to the loom is still perpendicular to the loom frame and there's enough of it to glue to. You'd need a really strong glue like gorilla glue to restore the peg.

If you need to replace the peg, you can saw off the remaining peg and then drill it out, but you want to be careful to keep the drill hole straight. If you have a drill press (or can find someone who does), that will help. If your loom is an Ashford, you can remove the tensioning knob and the loom will lie flat, which will also help. I've used what's called a Forstner bit to install dowels, but I've never used one to drill out an existing dowel. That bit will give you an even cut, whereas a regular bit might tear at the wood, so use some wax on the bit and be careful! Also, you want to be sure to get a nice hardwood dowel that fits snugly and glue it in with a good strong glue. If it's wobbly or not perpendicular, you will have trouble with the warp.

It's good to have a woodworker on call for these things sometimes! I hope the surgery goes well and the little guy is back to its old self quickly!

Sat, 07/31/2010 - 17:03

msthimble

Dear Friends, Thank you for the helpful suggestions, particularly about waxing the drill bit and filling a too big hole w string. The peg was broken off, but I coudl nto find the missing part- it got pretty crunched- It may have happened on the subwya on the way home from work. I bought the proper size peg and drill bit this morning. I remeoved the broken peg last night- I use a chisel to split the peg inot slivers and pulled them out w a needlenose pliers. I chipped away at the remaining peg in the base, but i think I will have to drill it out. I iwll go slowly and carefully. First I have to work up my nerve to proceed. But i must do it today as the weather is perfect for warping in Central Park with Fog. (I am weaving more dog collars for Old Dog Haven fundraising auction) I iwll post again later! XO Gail & Fog
Sat, 07/31/2010 - 17:04

msthimble

PS- Peg does not go all the way thru. I do not have a cordless drill, but I iwll be careful! Thanks!
Thu, 05/05/2011 - 21:21

newtoweaving (not verified)

Hi, Gail, I am assuming Fog is the wonderful dog in your picture?

Shelby is the name of our pup, in my portrait pic. We have had  her about 5 mos. I am interested in weaving dog collars for her and wonder if you have a certain book or resource you can recommend.

Thank you for any help you can give. Michael wrote me a post but I can't find it to respond; I am having a terrible time navigating this site. That sort of cracks me up!lol

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