Hello Everyone!
I have researched weaving and looms for two years. I know I primarily want to weave weft face rugs, but also tablecloths, curtains, upholstery fabric, beadspreads, coverlets and blankets, In other words big, wide things. I want to weave overshots, twills, and color blocks. My research as led me to contermarche looms with optional drawloom capability and also the possibility of shaft switching being added. I am down to the two looms in the title of this message. I have looked at every loom I could find.and eliminated jack looms from further investigation. I have seriously considered the Harrisville Rug Loom, the Cranbrook, the Leclerc Nilus II C/M and C/B, the Leclerc Fanny C/B, the Leclerc Kebec C/B, the Rio Grande Navajo Walking C/B loom and the Louet looms. One by one each has been eliminated. This is a huge purchase for me, and one I will live with for the rest of my life, so I am open to guidance on choosing between these two very fine looms. Thank you.
Robert