I just got my first loom it is a union loom so I have been told. The loom looks just like a union but, there is no tags on it. I am not sure how old it is either. I tried to look on google to see if I could find more out about the loom but, I have not been able too. Does any one else have issues with the brake? Mine keeps popping up and letting the warp beam move. I had to use a bungy cord to hold the brake handle down. I have been weaving on it and love it. I have done 5 rugs on it in the last week.