Just made a deal to purchase a loom....but the seller balked when I said I was putting 2 loom pieces on the roof rack....secured and protected..of course....Does anyone have any reports of mishaps or problems with this method of transport?....I have read other comments concerning this and it seems like this is a common transport method.....Any thoughts?

Comments

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 12:49

Michael White

This is what a "roof rack" is made for. Just make certain everything is wraped and well tied down.

Good luck 

Michael

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 13:22

Dawn McCarthy

Judy, I had a lady put two large Toika side frames on her Suburu and said loom made the trip safely, as Michael indicated  - tie down and protect and all should be well.

Dawn

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 13:41

jlread (not verified)

She threatened to kill the deal if I didn't find suitable transportation....seriously...she did....

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 14:07

Kiiki (not verified)

That just seems silly! If she's that protective (or maybe worried about being blamed for an issue down the road, who knows) maybe look into Home Depot's short term pick-up rentals?

I can't imagine that properly tied down and protected would cause any issues. Wouldn't want to do it on a rainy day, but we've hauled stuff on the roof rack with no problem.

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 14:32

jlread (not verified)

Renting a truck is really expensive....and no HD close by anyway....why would anyone be that protective of a loom...she never even used it!..I guess I'm having difficulty understanding this....

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 14:51

tommye scanlin

If you've paid for the item, loom or anything else, one would assume you could haul it away in any way you want to!  

Tommye

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 15:08

jlread (not verified)

If I don't show up with a "suitable" vehicle....she will not sell it to me.....not going to waste the time or gas to have this person send me down the road....I haven't paid for it yet...will pay for it when I pick it up....this is just too weird.....I've NEVER had this happen EVER!!!!!.....Have a call into a family member with an Expedition.......Geez....what if she won't sell it when I get there no matter what I bring....Oh please...my mind is running away with this......help!!!(@~@).......

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 15:22

Weeweaver (not verified)

If you just sandwich them between 2 mattresses, everyone will think you are the Joads anyway, lol, Wee

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 15:44

Kiiki (not verified)

This one has me scratching my head, I have to say! Is there anyone who can go with you so you can put the two pieces in their car?

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 15:50

sarahnopp (not verified)

I transported a 45 inch wide Allen counterbalance loom 350 miles on the roof rack of a Subaru Forester, from north of Spokane WA to Olympia WA, over a mountain pass too. We made sure it was secured well with ratcheting shipping straps. We also used a drop cloth to cover it against any bugs or rain or little rocks. It made the trip with no problem.
Sun, 09/22/2013 - 17:51

jlread (not verified)

I will not go alone....she's just too strange...wee...who's the Joads anyway?...lol!!!

Looks like I have the Expedition to use...now for who's riding 'shotgun'....will be back to post when the loom arrives at my house ....enough drama!!!!

 

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 17:54

sequel (not verified)

How far and on what roads are you planning to drive?  I would never suggest driving your loom on the interstate tied down.  But as far a killing the sale... well, it's not a puppy so giving it a good home is not so big a deal.  But, I think I'd make it clear to her that once the money changes hands it's your loom and you will not come back to her saying there are missing or damaged pieces (perhaps laying by the side of the road.)

p.s.  I travel Interstate 95 almost daily and have been hit by or have run over all kinds of stuff someone was just sure was adequately tied down.

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 18:17

Dawn McCarthy

Judy, where is the loom and how far are you from it and how far are you from Philly (can't remember) we could always show up in my big a.... suburban - and then put it on the roof rack!

Dawn

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 19:04

jlread (not verified)

Dawn...that's too funny....Actually, I finally have it covered....Taking a big Expidition....'bout the same as a Suburban....might try that line....it probably wouldn't get a laugh..or a smile either.

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 19:24

ReedGuy

Well, who knows what's going through the seller's mind. Might just be safety.

Oh, but don't get me going on the notion of moving stuff. Did you ever show up to pack dishes to move and show up with nothing to pack with? Nope, neither have I. But I know a couple dumb bells. :D

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 20:04

jlread (not verified)

You're probably right.....safety......but still....I'm responsible after the money changes hands....

Hope you're not thinking I'm one of those Bells!!!!!

Sun, 09/22/2013 - 21:46

ReedGuy

No, I don't. Just me rambling on about the past. ;)
Mon, 09/23/2013 - 04:56

Weeweaver (not verified)

Obviously Judy has forgotten "the Grapes of Wrath" and the Joad family. Am I the only reader here? Can't be, haha haha!

Mon, 09/23/2013 - 23:53

sandra.eberhar…

I thought everyone had to read The Grapes of Wrath in high school.  We have hauled canoes on roof racks all over the state without incident.  We have hauled canoes without roof racks on a VW beetle with a canvas sunroof.  Unlike loom parts, canoes tend to want to fly away because of the shape.  I've never heard of anyone disaproving of some one's transport.  It sounds like she doesn't know very much about moving things around.

Tue, 09/24/2013 - 00:00

sally orgren

I hate to bring this up, but sometimes age-related mental issues may catch up with an older weaver, leading to out-of-character & bizarre behavior. If you really want the loom at the price offered, do what you can to assure the seller you will take care in transport, load the loom, and scoot. Definitely bring someone with you. And if the deal doesn't come off once you get there, that may just be how it plays out. (Sorry.) 

Good luck-hope it all works out.

Tue, 09/24/2013 - 15:57

jlread (not verified)

Leaving early Thursday....with cash in hand....in a BIG white Expedition...with a family member....will report back....

Tue, 09/24/2013 - 22:38

sally orgren

We gotta hear the end of this story!

Fri, 09/27/2013 - 15:53

Kiiki (not verified)

Did you come home with it?

Fri, 09/27/2013 - 23:20

jlread (not verified)

Well...it was the trip from he!!...but well worth it....The lady was very gracious and truly had concerns for safety.  The loom is pristine and I even got a 46" bench to boot.  The trip back home was much faster...took a longer...BUT a faster way home.  Will post pix as soon as I get it set up....Now...to sell the AVL....

Sat, 09/28/2013 - 00:00

Kiiki (not verified)

Can't wait to see the pictures. Glad it all worked out.

Sat, 09/28/2013 - 00:36

endorph

on getting the loom - the suspense was killing us!
Sat, 09/28/2013 - 03:52

jlread (not verified)

The suspense was killing me too! What an adventure.....

Tue, 10/01/2013 - 02:44

jlread (not verified)

For the upgrade to a 12H.....talked with Joanne Hall this evening about parts.....

Thu, 10/03/2013 - 17:04

jlread (not verified)

Found a really easy way to assemble the Glim...by myself.  Prop up one side...take the top crosspiece and loosely pin...Find 2 medium sized C-clamps and use at either end (the very end) of the tenon...use  some type of protection for the tenon wood as you tighten the clamps.  push sides to the end of the crosspiece and like magic...there is enough room to fit all the other pieces...foot rail.treadle rail.warp and cloth beams....just pull together and IT'S TOGETHER....place the other easy slip in beams (3) and your done.  Geez...how easy can it get!

I'm sure you can reverse the process to dis-assemble.

Pix will be coming soon.....

Thu, 10/03/2013 - 17:33

kerstinfroberg

Yes - that is exactly why I love Swedish looms - old or new! (And that's why I couldn't even imagine it would take me *days* to assemble the AVL the first time...) But... why do you need clamps? (only joking - you'll get, um - "sloppier"? with practice :-)

Thu, 10/03/2013 - 17:55

jlread (not verified)

Of sticks....(*~*)....lamms...treadles....shaft sticks...waiting for my upgrade parts.....8>12.......

Mon, 10/07/2013 - 03:58

sally orgren

for grumpy or absent spouses, partners, friends, or kids who don't particuarly want to help with yet *another* loom assembly. ;-)

Mon, 10/07/2013 - 03:58

sally orgren

for grumpy or absent spouses, partners, friends, or kids who don't particuarly want to help with yet *another* loom assembly. ;-)

Mon, 10/07/2013 - 09:29

ReedGuy

I am alone, so I assemble a 60" wide Swedish style loom alone as well. I don't even use clamps. Only need a wall or rugged chair to lean one half on. It's much like the 'Standard' Glimakra. Back roller is no problem either. ;D

Mon, 10/07/2013 - 10:07

jlread (not verified)

I like the clamps because you don't need to place all the pieces in the right side-piece ...then have concerns with tilting that whole mess up to fit into the left side.  The clamp method allows each piece to be placed safely....

Wed, 10/09/2013 - 17:31

loomyladi (not verified)

I pulled into the warehouse of a garage door manufacturer in a pickup truck to pick up 2 garage doors.  They placed them in the bed of the truck and said, there you go.  (Note: I worked with these gentlemen on a daily basis).  Off I go, in my husbands tempermental, I hate to drive, 1975 Dodge Pick'em up.  Yes it is ok to think of almost any well used 70s vintage TRUCK....and it is a standard AND the clutch is funky (for me anyway).  Did I mention that I don't like to drive the TRUCK.    Storm starts brewing, but with much mumbling and grinding of the gears I make it home, BEFORE the storm.  After all, I don't want to get the garage door boxes wet.  Well,  I get out of the truck at home and no garage doors.  Yep, in 15 miles I managed to lose not one, but 2 garage doors.  A careful review of the trip made me realize that perhaps one of those clutch grindings resulted in a load shift?  It seems the warehouse guys did not tie the load down.  The next morning I visited the secretary who would be in the know.  Imagine the conversation, say Jan, hear of anybody finding a couple of garage doors laying on the road anywhere?  Yeah, go ahead and laugh, she did.  And then said, yep.  I lost them in a grdining start not 2 miles from the warehouse.  I picked them up from my "hero" the next day, he graciously tied them in for me and made it home safely.  A couple of months later, my husband rolled the truck and once I knew he was safe, I was quite relieved to never have to fight with it again!  From this I have learned that EVERYTHING must be tied in.....
Sat, 10/12/2013 - 23:08

jlread (not verified)

WOW...what an adventure...we should get together for a road trip sometime.

Mon, 11/11/2013 - 22:40

jlread (not verified)

The pile if sticks now is the 'new to me' 12H Glimakra.....here at the end of the road is my loom...with its' upgrade from 8>12H....now for a warp.

Mon, 11/11/2013 - 23:36

endorph

so glad everything worked out for you!
Tue, 11/12/2013 - 02:39

Dawn McCarthy

So Happy - looks gorgeous!

Dawn

Tue, 11/12/2013 - 11:22

jlread (not verified)

Thanks for your positive comments and today I will be re-winding a warp to my 'new' loom....a warp I wound off my LeClerc...for toweling. Thinking about changing the pattern.....maybe. Anyway, it's snowing lightly here in central Pa.>>>>good grief!

Tue, 11/12/2013 - 11:47

ReedGuy

Had 4" over the weekend and snow showers today. Get used to it. Warm and dry at the loom at least. :D

Tue, 11/12/2013 - 15:01

sally orgren

So now maybe we know why the previous owner was a little whigged out about the transport issues in the beginning. (And it was worth working out the details to obtain this beautiful loom!)

You are in good company with your Glimakra as there are lots of owners here in the NJ/PA corridor if you have questions. Joanne Hall and her website delivers good customer support on these looms, too!

Happy Weaving—

Tue, 11/12/2013 - 18:04

sequel (not verified)

Just thought you'd like to know.

Wed, 11/13/2013 - 05:50

jlread (not verified)

This was the weird thing about the woman I bought the loom from....she never used it or had it set up. She bought it for her daughter, who decided she didn't want to weave. It sat in her basement [finished, of course] for several years.....

Wed, 11/13/2013 - 09:13

ReedGuy

That's the tragedy many times, not only with looms. Some people switch gears in the middle of things others dream too much. ;)

Wed, 11/13/2013 - 14:34

cottageweaver (not verified)

She's a beauty - you're going to love this loom!  I'm the 3rd owner of my Standard (150 cm, 12 shafts).  It's by far my favorite loom ever, even with  a few nicks and dings. 
Wed, 11/13/2013 - 14:35

pammersw

If anyone here has an unloved loom like that, I'd love to inherit it! Although I am doing ok with the little rental, I'd like something bigger. :)