Hello all-
I'm not new to the group, but I'm new to the "owner's" club. :-) I joined awhile back while I was borrowing my guild's little CP. I currently have a 4 shaft Loomcraft that I bought and refinished a few months ago. I've been haunting Craig's List for an 8 shaft loom, and a 48" 8-shaft Macomber came up today and it was too good a deal to pass up! I just came back from seeing it and paid for it spot on. I'm picking it up tomorrow, if the weather cooperates (rain in the forcast for the next 3 days-boo hoo!). And the loom is 10 minutes from my house--how could I pass it up?
To be honest, I don't know the extent of what I have. It's in great shape--no rust was visible that I could see, just needs a good cleaning. It's been owned by a weaver for 40+ years and her daughter was selling it for her. Sadly, I didn't get to meet the owner (she had just left for the airport). The loom has been in one of those rental storage facilities for years. The daughter said that lifting the shafts just got to be too much for her mom, but she has had a hard time letting it go. It clearly was well-loved and cared for.
So, since it was an amazing price and in good shape I just said I'll take it and I'll figure things out when I get it home. The listing says there is room for 12 shafts, but I'm not certain there is room. Guess I'll find out. Looks like there are two warp beams (plain).
Any advice on moving it? Anything I shouldn't take off? We are either going to borrow a pickup or rent something from home depot. My 40" loomcraft fit into my neighbor's minivan, but my husband doesn't think this one will. Sarah's blog was so helpful to me with the CP--I'm bummed she's no longer a rep, but I'm sure her blog will once again come to my rescue!
I took all the pieces that were loose (raddle, warping reel, shuttles) but I won't feel settled until I actually have it in my house! I have NO idea where I'm going to put it. :-)
Sharon