Dorset Floor Looms

The wooden boat shuttle rests against the reed of the loom and holds the bobbin of thread that is used to weave the weft.

Dorset floor looms.

One type is the end delivery boat which uses a pern instead of a bobbin while weaving. This is a dorset floor loom that weaves a 20 width. Four harnesses six treadles 39 1 2 wide 37 1 2 tall from floor to top of castle 29 depth. Its build is somewhat like the schacht baby wolf has the x frame foot treadles and has 4 harnesses.

It belongs to the weavers of orlando guild. 4 h 4 t dorset loom made by fc wood long closed. If you would like it delivered there will be a fee. Boat this is usually used with a floor loom.

If you would like it delivered there will be a fee. Weaving width is 32. It s a 4 harness folding floor loom. This was my original loom and id like to replace it now having sellers remorse.

The dorset name was stamped into the wood under the raddle. I can send pictures if you re inteested. This loom is a highly revered loom that is no longer in production. Weaving loom 250 cedaredge sturdy oak floor jack style weaving loom in very good condition for sale.

Now that beautiful loom is mine. Dorset 20 inch weaving width floor loom direct tie up prefer pick up or delivery within 60 miles or 1 1 2 hours we will remove shipping costs if you pick up the loom. Oct 23 2015 used dorset floor loom direct tie up prefer pick up or delivery within 60 miles or 1 1 2 hours we will remove shipping costs if you pick up the loom. A bobbin is inserted into the boat which is then passed through the shed.

I thought it might be a dorset make in new england usa and an application of scandinavian oil to the wood over the easter holiday confirmed that. Stick this type works well with smaller looms. Usually a beautiful maple direct tie up weaving width 20 24 or 26 please contact jocelyn by e mail if you have a dorset for sale. The quote for shipping is high.

I think the raddle storage position on top of the castle is an innovation from my friend s engineer. There is even a stick that can be used by those who weave with rags. November 28 2011 dorset weaving loom 4 harness 4 treadle.