I found a 36" 4shaft Loomcraft on CL for a decent price,  and am thinking about getting it for my first loom. Of course my main concern is if everything is there, but it is between that and a 24" Leclerc Dorothy 8 shaft with a stand that has treadles. Any input would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks 

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Mon, 01/18/2016 - 07:26

BMWRTMike

These are the pictures. Anybody see something or not see something I should be concerned about?

 

Thanks

Mon, 01/18/2016 - 15:12

sandra.eberhar…

You are looking at two very different tools. The loomcraft will be faster, let you weave wider fabric, and more different types of fabric (rugs, throws, etc).  The Dorothy, being a table loom, will be slower, but it has 8 shafts, which will give you more patterning possibilities.  It depends on what you want to make. If it were me, I would take the loomcraft.  I have tried table looms, and although many people like them and use them, I do not.  I find that the small shed you get from the short depth is frustrating for me to work with.  But I started using floor looms.  I didn't see any pics of the Dorothy, but the Loomcraft appears to be complete and in good shape.

Mon, 01/18/2016 - 16:53

BMWRTMike

Thanks, I am going to look at the LoomCraft

Wed, 01/20/2016 - 00:52

BMWRTMike

I just got back from picking up the LoomCraft. It is going to be an amazing first loom I think. It was missing a spring for the brake, the handle for the warp beam, and the stick that you tie up to on the back beam. Also one of the lease sticks is missing 2 inches from one end. I can drill new holes for that. The good news is that it is 45" not a 36 like the ad said. Not bad for $325. My camera phone sucks, but here it is set up kind of. The color is closer to the original pics from the ad.

 

 

 

 

Thu, 01/21/2016 - 15:02

TheReluctantKnitter

it sounds like you got a great deal!   You will have a ton of fun!