I am considering the purchase of a 48 inch Eeva CM 8/10 loom.  I've emptied my small studio room to the walls, and wondered what any users of this size loom might describe as the minimum perimeter floor space needed for the dimensions given in the catalog description of 62" wide x 54" deep, plus bench.  It would be helpful to know where space can be limited, such as the crank side, given the worm gear is operated from the front.  I've taped yardsticks together to lay out the dimensions for fit.  

Also, what have users considered to be the most important options or accessories?  I want to weave rugs and linen.

Thanks!

Eileen

Comments

Tue, 03/12/2013 - 01:39

Dawn McCarthy

It is pretty much a nice square footprint - the crank doesn't protrude too much and the legs of the bench can sit within the loom.  I recommend some good temples!  I bought 3 Toika and they interchange giving me very adjustable widths.  A nice rug shuttle and a roller shuttle.

Dawn

 

Tue, 03/12/2013 - 08:45

Yvonne K

My Toika Lisa drawloom is squeezed in to a spare room. I am finding the following spaces leave access where I need it. Note: It matters if you warp from back to front or front to back, as to where you need warping space. I warp from back to front. I have 14 inches behind the loom, 20 inches down the left side, 30 inches down the right side and 42 inches at the front. I find I need access at both sides to the shafts and their tie-ups.
Tue, 03/12/2013 - 09:59

louiseinoz

My Toika Liisa lives in half of my double garage.  I just did a quick measurement and there's 40 inches at the front, 30 at the back, 18 on the left side and 14 on the right/crank/car side.  If I need more room I can always leave the car out.  All works pretty well.  If only the weather here in Melbourne would cool down, we've just had our 8th consecutive day over 90F and it's still about 90 even though it's almost 9 at night and dark, I'd go out and do some weaving but I think there won't be any weaving tonight

Tue, 03/12/2013 - 11:05

Eileen Crawford

Thanks for the comments on space...It would be fun to see how weavers have made accommodations for their weaving tools, and the creative means of providing for their loom(s).  I love the two car garage vision!  Few homes were built with a studio in mind, and it is up to each of us to consider the space to assign to our creative capacities.  I feel rather like an expectant mother, preparing the nursery, and considering the new baby's needs as I consider the requirements necessary.

I had to look up "roller shuttle".  Thanks for the comments on accessories.  I've never used a sectional beam, and wonder if this would be the way to order a loom, or whether it can be swapped out for the beam that comes with the Eeva.  I warp back to front.