My workhorse 4 shaft direct tie up loom needs refurbishment.  It's a local (Australian) Druva loom about 35 years old, and I've had it about 25 years. It didn't come with a manual.  It sits in front of the TV and I use it most days for simpler projects at night, after work.  The tension is sometimes a bit tight after a bad day in the office but that's not the loom's fault.

The cords are starting to wear out and it's a bit loose allover though the screws seem to be tight. It still works pretty well considering the amount of use its had.  There's nowhere and no-one local who could help.  Do I just use my commonsense and replace the cords using the old ones for guidance and tighten things as best I can or does anyone out there have any better suggestions?

 

Louiseinoz

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Claudia Segal (not verified)

Replacing the cords as you suggest sounds like a good idea.  Be careful not to overtighten the nuts.  Sounds like you have enjoyed this fine old loom.  Cleaning it with a little soapy water (gentle soap) would be good, too.  

You might want to PM Michael White.  He is great at restoring looms.  Same with Steve104c.  Both are active on Weavolution and may have missed this post.  

You can also put you post in the Weaving forum.  Once you post in a group, it cannot be moved.  If you post in a forum, you can, at the same time, add your post to groups you belong to.  It's a Drupal (software we are constructed on) thing.

Thanks for joining.  There are several Aussies on the site.  

Claudia, Weavolution co-founder

Michael White

Hi Louiseinoz. There is a spinning and weaving guild in Canberra which I guess is a 500Km drive from you. http://fiberarts.org/directories/guilds/Canberra_Spinners_Weavers_Inc_

Caroline lives in Adelaide which I guess is a days drive?

I would replace all the old cords (take pictures before you start) Some times the builder will screw and glue the parts together. The screws may seem tight, but the parts could be lose. I would try replaceing the screws with a screw just a little bit longer. When you have the pieces apart look to see if you see any signs of glue. You may have to reglue the joints.

Michael