Greetings!
I'm shopping for a Swedish style CM loom and have narrowed my search to a Glimakra or Oxaback. My final decision is which width to purchase. I'll be ordering new regardless of which one I choose, simply because I've waited a long time for this purchase.... I want to get on with my weaving rather than continue to wait for the "perfect used loom" having all the features I want.
My studio is not large so the maximum width of a loom is an issue. Depth is not an issue - if I can squeeze by to get to the other end! ;-)
My question is simply, what is the minimum amount of room needed to set-up and adjust a Swedish style loom with vertical CM lams and combination drawloom?
I'v seen many looms with one side pushed up next to a wall - the side opposite the beam cranks/handles. If I did this, how much room do I absolutely need to adjust the loom during it's use? Does one need more width in space to set up the loom than use/adjust it?
Any suggestions and tips on how to manage using a loom in a narrow space?
Many thanks for sharing your experience, comments and suggestions.
Steve P
Minneapolis