It is a loom. I just purchased a newcomber art studio loom. This model has 4 harness and 6 pedals. I found it on Craig's list. I was a little concerned in going to look at it. You hear all sorts of stories about Craig's list. But I went and I survived . It belongs to their daughters mother-in-law. The daughter is selling the house and the mother-in-law did not want the loom back. It has been stored in the basement but it was dry and dusty. I plan to get it later in the week once I uncover my trailer. Now I just have to find a place in the studio to put it. It should be an excellent Rug loom. I'm excited to see how the different Harness set up works. Is it considered a counterbalance or A countermatche? Anyway there is a new baby to play with.