Hi!
I'll apologize in advance. I know nothing, other than I want to learn how to weave*. So, shortly after I decided I wanted to learn, an architectural salvage place posted a photo of a loom for sale, and I bought it, knowing nothing. I have since learned it is a Tools of the Trade table loom with 8 harnesses (?) and is 28" wide. It's very dirty and I am taking it apart carefully to clean and refinish it. Plus all the heddles (?) were stuck in the wrong tracks, and I had to unscrew the walls (castles?) to get them out undamaged. From what I have read, I need a reed but I don't know where it goes. I need a shuttle but I don't know what size or style. I am cleaning it first with mild soap and warm water, then Watco Rejuvenating Oil, and then I think I will use Watco Satin Wax for the finish, but I will happily defer to experienced advice on this. I will need new strings for the harnesses, and for around the bottom which I think is called a cloth beam. It has ratchets and what look to be dirty shoelaces on it. Does anyone have a photo of a similar loom with the reed in place? Thanks! And again, please forgive my ignorance.
* Originally because I have a hayloft full of bags of baling twine. But seeing all the gorgeous woven items, I think I'd like to start with nice soft yarn.