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Using some things that were already lying around our garage, I was able to put this loom together and make a full set of instructions on how to build it yourself!
If you want to build your own rigid heddle loom, you’ve found the right place! Click the link below to download the complete set of plans, fully stocked with pictures, instructions, and tips for the novice woodworker. This project should take about a full Saturday’s worth of leisurely working on it to complete, and the total supplies cost will be around $25 if you don’t have some scrap wood to use!
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If you need to use new materials on your project, here is a store list so you can get an idea of how little supplies you’ll need:
Materials
One 2x6x10 $7.54
Two 3′ dowels at 1″ $2.44
Bailing wire roll $8.92
Ten 2 1/2-to-3″ screws $0.50
Four large zip ties $2.27
Carpenter’s/wood glue $3.63
Total new supplies cost $25.30
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Diagram would help.
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Thanks for the idea! I have some time today to get on that. I’ll definitely add a diagram either today or tomorrow for you. Thanks again for the suggestion!
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Ok, now I’ve got a diagram up for you! Thanks again for suggesting that. I should have done that already! Cheers
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Wow! Good for you–and your wife!
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Thanks! Like I said, this is a really quick project with little to no woodworking skills needed. Just a few tools!
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Great Job! I’m very impressed. Obviously your skill and talent make it look easy. I appreciate your addition of a diagram. If I were to change one thing to would be to film with the phone in a horizontal position. But it is not worth re-filming. You should be proud of this family heirloom. (Pun intended)
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Haha, intended or not, pun appreciated! I don’t consider myself horribly skilled; I was hoping to show how easy it can be to do! If only I could go back and film in landscape. I know that makes the clip a bit harder to watch. Thanks for your feedback, it is greatly appreciated!
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have you considered doing similar of a rev war period box tape loom.. so far all i have ever found was a one page magazine article from the 2009 which isnt helpful at all – something along the idea of this loom ?? http://www.finewoodworking.com/readerproject/2008/11/10/18th-century-tape-loom == would love to see your interpretation of such a thing
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Hey, thanks very much for the idea! I’m always looking for more things to build! I will check out the link you provided and give it a shot. Stay tuned for that in the next couple of weeks…
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awesome – there are a number of examples of extant looms on pinterest – i personally like the variation of the (not sure right term here) roller to hold the thread/yarn like in the sample i sent you.. look forward to seeing what you come up with – rj
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g’day, Thanks for the great loom instructions…. I am participating in historical re-enactment also, so I would love to see how you interpret making a medieval loom. Again,thanks and don’t let the silent idea thieves ruin your joy in sharing… shows how good you are when people take what you do for granted… if they thanked you, they would have to admit to themselves that they learnt something… bit hard for high ego types…
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Thanks, Karen! Do you have an example of the medieval loom you’d like to see built?
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where do you buy the clicker wheels?
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That’s a good question! I don’t know where you’d buy them, but the demo video I did actually makes them from wood. I’ve had a few comments that folks didn’t think they’d hold up to the pressure, being wood and all, but we haven’t had any problems at all with ours, and they can tighten down as tight as we want them. If making them from wood, use a hand saw (instead of jigsaw, etc) and you’ll get more accurate cuts. I love questions, please ask if you have any more!
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Have you given any thought on how to modify your loom into a double ridgid heddle loom?
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Yes, I sure have! I’ve got ideas floating around about it now, but lack the time currently to get it going. I should also have a pedal powered loom coming up sometime, all diy too!
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Hello!
Could you email me the diagram at: npa.gtz@gmail.com
I apologize if there was a way to download it, couldn’t find any :). Thanks for your time!
Regards,
Nic Prescott
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I did not find a specification for the gauge of the baling wire to be used. Is there a maximum and minimum gauge that you recommend?
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Yes, great question and thanks for asking!
I would recommend the thickest gauge being 16ga and the thinnest being 18ga.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
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