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 FOR SALE or WANTED

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Beware of "buyers" that try to get you in a transaction that involves you transferring money for them. This is a scam.  If someone contacts you to purchase a piece of equipment and says they are acting as an agent for someone else, don't deal with them and forward the message to me.  Seller, beware. I'm sick of these scammers! I'm down to naming names! So if you get a scam email from a listed ad, forward it to me and I'll post the name. Some sellers have reported having problems with
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 so be warned if you receive an email from any of these addresses. Keep sending the scam emails to me!  Here's an example of a scam that came in 12-1-06:

From: mark ramson <colelinda04@uymail.com>

Date: 12/1/2006 8:00:46 AM

 Subject: i am intrested in your.....16 HARNESS AVL LOOM

Hello,   Do you still have the item.........available for sale??? let me know if you have more picx and weigth, will you accept a certifeid cashiers check, can you also tell me the final price for the item? may i also know the present, condition ? you dont need to worry about shippment i have an international shipping company that would handel.

Notice the poor spelling and grammar and the blanks left to fill in the description
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TO PLACE AN AD: Write a paragraph listing size, brand, harnesses, condition, accessories, location, and price along with your email or other contact information. Send back to me and I'll post it for you. If the item you are selling is a standard brand, there's no need to include a picture. There is no charge for this service, but if you'd like to make a contribution by check or

through Paypal, I will use the money to help fund the Brown County (IN) Art Scholarship which provides funds for a Brown County High School graduate to attend an Indiana University to study art. (And many thanks to those who have contributed ... I appreciate it!)

Please notify me when your loom sells or you find your "wanted" so I can make room for other items. I
 will be removing listings after about two months whether or not I've heard from you. If you still have the item for sale, you can email me again with the new listing.

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LOOMS FOR SALE:
60" Toika 8 harness countermarche loom. Like new condition. 2 reeds 12 and 8 dent and an ajustable bench. Located near Columbus Ohio pick up only. Paid $3800 asking $2500. fleecewd@att.net   5-3

48” Toika (Liisa) countermarche loom. Beautiful Finnish white birch loom with under slung beater, weaves between 4-12 harnesses and has a cloth apron and matching bench.  Excellent condition & also includes: 2 reeds, rattle, string heddles, warping board, 2 rug shuttles, 2 bobbin shuttles with bobbin winder, 1 flat shuttle, original instruction book. Well over a $4500 value new. Total cost to purchaser: $2000 + pick up.
 Loom in Orange, CT . Please Call:  Karen Berwick at 203-556-4624           5-1

J.P. Bexell & Sons Cranbrook Weaving Loom from Pontiac, MI.

72" weaving width, 4 harness, 6 treadle, built in raddle, matching bench includes accessory shelf. Loom is in very good condition.  Suggest loom be picked up by buyer.  Located in SE Michigan. Current retail value is $9885.  Will consider $5000. Also available is a Bexell warping wheel for $500. or best offer.
Also available is 1840 High Flax Spinning Wheel for $500. or best offer.
Call Jim: 586-781-4300, or home: 586-677-1087. mrstc@netzero.net      4-27
 

DUTCH MASTER TABLE LOOM for workshop and/or small projects.  Like new---weaving width of 10".  Completely collapsible into its own carry duffle bag for taking along on trips.   8 color-coded shafts; 600 Texsolv heddles; 10-dent stainless reed; raddle, pu stick; stick shuttle; lease sticks; damask boat shuttle w/quill bobbins; non-slip mat.  Weighs less than 10 lbs.  Can be folded when warped.  Sliding beater.  Good instructions and color illustrations.  $400 plus shipping.

Please contact: M. Kioseff at margaretdonaldkioseff@dishmail.net or phone (717) 294-6641       4-24
 
Two Weavers Delight Flying Shuttle Looms by Newcomb Loom Co. These are from the mid-1900's. Both are 45", 4 harnesses. One includes shuttle, warp rack, box of 12 cylinders & cylinder filling machine with bat (serial #7688). The other has the shuttle boxes cut off, so it is used like a manual loom. The harness changing mechanism is still in working condition, so there are no treadles (serial #8420). Also for sale are 2 Union 36" looms with 2 harnesses. $500 each. Also 24" table top loom in like new condition which came from Edgemont Yarn for $200. Located in Bluff, IL (west central Illinois). If interested email melkitchell@yahoo.com 4-18

Macomber compact loom, 48" weave width, 8H, 10 treadles on with
four new additional to add, double back beam, weaves beautifully, and looks
great!  Tons of steel heddles. $1300. Contact dspilio@verizon.net if you're
interested.  I'm moving up to more harnesses.  Located in Northern Virginia. 4/16

Schacht 48" 8-Shaft Maple High Castle Loom For Sale in Maryland. This is a 4 now, 4 later that currently has 4 shafts on. The other 4 are included (brand new in the box). The loom has a 12-dent reed, flat
steel heddles and sectional back beam. It is in great (almost new) condition.
Also included is a matching loom bench, homemade raddle, lease sticks, adjustable lamp and a very sturdy handmade warping board (large enough to handle a 20 yard warp).
$2000 delivered within reasonable distance. The loom is located near
Kensington, MD. More pictures available upon request. Contact Rose at
sevenmeaghers@comcast.net  or phone
443-744-1490 and leave message. I will get back to you.        4-17

OREGON LOOM - WEAVES 45" - $475. Heavy duty counterbalance floor loom constructed of Douglas Fir native to Oregon. $475. Nice touches include wrought nails. Four harnesses, six treadles. The back folds in for storage. Size is 5' wide x 5' tall by 28" deep. Weaves up to 45" wide. Very good condition.
Located in Portland ME, two hours north of Boston. murphydog207@gmail.com (207)221-2275  3-18

Carol Leigh’s Sprigg’s 7 ft adjustable  Oak finish Tri loom for sale with stand in  Excellent condition. Located in Brandenburg Ky  asking $300.00. email thegoodnewsfarm@yahoo.com or call 270-422-4828    4-5

40" 8H Toika Norjanna with plain beam, worm gear, bench and treadle locks.
I have had the loom for about a year and have only had one warp on it.
I paid $3400 for it and will sell for $2400.
I live in Winchester, Virginia and could deliver within about a 50 mile radius or it can be picked up.
It comes with one reed and the bench is adjustable for height.
Please email me at pelham@visuallink.net    3-22

Solid walnut J-Made, 8-Harness (with room for 8 more harnesses), 45" weaving width.  Includes bench, shuttles, 8-dent reed, rug beater, inserted-eye heddles, worm gear.  Purchased new in 2004. Pictures available on request.  Pick up only in central Kansas.  $3,000.  contact memb@cox.net  3-17

GLIMAKRA FLOOR LOOM - 60", 8H, countermarche, double back beams, built in bench,
brake gears and handles on both sides of loom. Texlov tie up and heddlesm 60 inch raddle, $2800.00
Must pick up, not willing to ship. Loom is located in Ferndale Washington. Call Maggie at 360-380-0888. Photos available on request.   mageez@comcast.net    3-13

Cranbrook Countermarch 45" loom, 8 treadle, 4 harness that can be expanded to 8 harness. Made from kiln dried American maple with mortise-and-tenon joints. Includes maple bench, suspended tool shelf, and various flat shuttles/pick-up sticks. Second owner, originally purchased in 1970s, good condition with minor wear and tear.  $2200.00. Located in Dallas, photos available, contact leslirobertson@yahoo.com.   3-7

48” 4 harness, 6 treadle “Tools of the Trade”, Fairhaven, VT, #86 from 1976 or 1977.  Floor loom with several shuttles, extra reeds and heddles, large warping frame, other paraphernalia and 4 weaving and spinning books.  Owned by original buyer for 38 years.  I bought it from her but barely used it.  Good condition. $800 Fully assembled. Pick up only. Los Angeles, CA  luney@ca.rr.com    3-1

AVL 16H 48" wide dobby loom - South New Jersey/Philadelphia.  Second owner, excellent condition includes single flybox and shuttle, extra aprons, lease sticks, raddle, 10 dent reed,  dobby bars and pegs.  Will send photos on request.  I have the manual for easy re-set up.  Weaves beautifully.  Will sell for $2500.  Contact Dawn at birdiedog@comcast.net or dawn@bloominloom.com.   2-28

 
Macomber Ad A Harness 48" 8 harness loom, expandable to 10 harnesses, 10 treadles, storage compartment.  A real loom workhorse!  Asking $800.  Contact Dawn at birdiedog@comcast.net  or dawn@bloominloom.com.  (South New Jersey/Philadelphia area)    2-28

Production ready package: 48" AVL 16 harness, compu dobby, two sectional beams 1yd & 3/4 yd, double flyshuttle box, warping rail and sectional  box and other warping equipment, cloth advance, shuttles, air on 
dobby lift, mechanical dobby with bars and pegs, warping stand, lives  in Northern California. Ready to fit into a mini-van. $2000. Adriane Nicolaisen adriane@mcn.org    2-23

AVL 8 harness modular loom. 40" wide. Can be upgraded to a 16 harness mechanical dobby ( has 4 additional harnesses) has had two owners. In Dayton, Ohio, local pick up only. Asking $1000.00. Contact caysyarnbasket@sbcglobal.net      2-15

 
Schacht 4 harness 40 inch floor loom, this size no longer made, not a mighty wolf. Great loom- I have bought it twice!! Asking 700.00. Contact caysyarnbasket@sbcglobal.net.    2-15
 

Tools of the Trade made in Fairhaven, Vermont. (8 Harness - good condition) Light, blonde maple.  Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot (Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.) at least 40 back issues.  Various hardcover and instructional books also available.  Plus, shuttles, spindles, warp etc.  

I bought the loom 15 years ago in Las Vegas, NV. from a university professor's wife.  She was moving and couldn't take it with her.  I moved to Pennsylvania in 2005 and am soon moving and have no room!!!  I need the cash!!!  I paid $800.00 to her, which included all her books.  I also have some hard cover books which I also would like to sell. Again, I really need the cash to move back to the Midwest.  I have been unemployed for a while and need to liquidate this loom.  8-harness is too complex for me.  I am comfortable on a 4 harness.  If you can help me out or give direction I would greatly appreciate it.  I am located in East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. ( in the POCONO MTS)  Located off of I-80, approximately 100 miles w. of New York City.  dspoehr69@yahoo.com or phone (570) 420-1417 if not home leave msg.   2-21
 

46" Schacht eight harness, ten treadle Floor Loom for sale. The warp assembly can be folded against the castle (with warp in place) to allow the loom to fit through most doors. This loom is 46 1/8" tall at the castle, uses floor space of 32" x 54 1/4" when folded and 50 1/2" x 54 1/4" when unfolded and weighs 135lbs. Included with the loom is a bench, four tension sticks, bobbins, shuttles, extra reeds and a Warping Reel. Asking price $2500.00 or b/r/o. I am located in NH and would like to have the loom picked up if possible, will consider shipping if the purchaser will arrange everything.  Please contact Emma at emma_lee13@hotmail.com.   1-28

60" Nilus LeClerc four harness jack type loom for sale. It is several years old and is in good shape as it has been worn lovingly. Loom comes with two reeds: a 12 dent and a 5 dent, a bench, a storage bin with yarn holders in the legs, a tension box, extra heddles, a boat shuttle and several other shuttles. Asking $750 OBO. Since I am in Memphis, TN, I would prefer someone pick it up. But, I will consider shipping, if the buyer pays shipping. It costs me $500 in shipping costs about five years ago. Even so, the total is much less than what a new loom this size would cost, especially with the extras. Email me for more information or interest Janna at cr8iveart@bellsouth.net    1-24

Beautiful maple Loomcraft jack loom with 4 shafts, 6 treadles. 45" weaving width, overall width 53", depth 37". Warp beam folds up to fit through standard doorway or for storage.  Three reeds are included (one in good condition, the other two need cleaning). Original cord tieups have been converted to TexSolv.  $575 and/or I'm open to offers or a trade for a newer model table loom. Please contact Heather at shattersea @ cox.net for more info and pictures. Pick up only please from Mesa, AZ.   1-15

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE:
 
Mary E. Black, The Key to Weaving, 2nd rev. ed. (edge shows some stain--such as tea); $10 plus shipping. 
Edited by Carol Strickler, A Weaver's Book of 8-Shaft Patterns;  like new; $20 plus shipping. 
James Dillehay's, Weaving for Profits; new; $10 plus shipping. 
EQUIPMENT: 17 1/2" LeClerc ski shuttle; like new; $10 plus shipping. 
13" open-bottom Schacht shuttle; new; includes bobbin; $15 plus shipping. 
Please contact: M. Kioseff at margaretdonaldkioseff@dishmail.net or phone (717) 294-6641     4-24
 

AVL warping reel for sale almost new condition.. Very handy for sectional warping!  $400
Glimakra 41" bench for sale. Beautiful and comfortable! $175
Items may be picked up in Lititz PA or I can meet you at Maryland
Sheep and Wool. woolspin@ptd.net     4-3

WANTED:
WANTED - A Kircher Table Loom or a small weaving loom made in West Germany. Contact s.jrogols@comcast.net       4-8

 Macomber model B 4 D, 48", 4 harness, 6 pedals, 6-shaft, Add-A-Harness, room for 2 more.
I live in Central Minnesota. 320-632-8401 or mbnelson@clearwire.net   3-16

WANTED:  Metal tipped AVL or Leclerc Shuttles for Flying Shuttle Beater / Box

 
I am in desperate need of some AVL or Leclerc shuttles for the flying shuttle box or flying shuttle beater. I was blessed with one of these attachments as a Christmas gift from the kids but did not receive any shuttles or pirns. Since I cannot afford new ones, I am counting on someone to have and extra one or two they are willing to sell. I am told either brand will work. If you have any you are willing to part with, please call Gene at 507-206-0278 or email shuttlecraft@charter.net  2-21


Looking to buy another loom:  Floor loom, sectional beam, 2T, 2H.   Within driving distance of West Tennessee.  Thanks.  LaraLee   lauraleigh55@hotmail.com     2-18

 

SPINNING:

Antique Pendulum Spinning wheel. very rare . only 20-25 known to exist. Has been restored. Works, but is a complicated wheel to use. Drive wheel is 45 inches across. I would be willing to trade for a drum carder. Please contact Karen Parise at 715-275-4042. Located in North Central Wisconsin. Email breezy@newnorth.net  3-13

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