Large
floor loom built by F. J. Ahrens. There are new models made by AVL Looms which
derive from this design, but the ones hand built by Jim Ahrens in the 1970s are
considered classics and collectibles by
aficionados of weaving.
I am not sure of the exact date on this, but,
it has the non-serial number plate, which makes it one of the "classics" from
the 1956-1970 era.
It is a side tie up loom with 10 pedals and 8 harnesses.
It comes with the bench, dents, reeds and
other accessories such as shuttles.
I am asking $2500. I would accept a
reasonable offer. It
might well be quite a bit more valuable than that and I know that for example
the AVL equivalent loom is selling used for about $4000.but does not have the
Ahrens plaque or history.
We are selling this loom for our friend,
Kelly, who is doing long-term volunteer work in Haiti.
We will deliver it anywhere in the San
Francisco Bay Area or beyond if you pay mileage.
I
can be reached at
Email
or call 415 515-8997
Here is a quote from the AVL web site FAQ page:
Each AVL loom has its own serial
number. The serial numbers are located on a name plate that generally was placed
in the center of the upper horizontal crossmember on the Harness Pulley Support.
Contact us and we'll tell you when the loom was produced and its original
equipment.
Most AVL serial numbers have five integers, such as 01234. If your loom has a
number other than five integers -- either longer or shorter -- then you have a
collector's item; most likely built in the late 1970's or early 80's. There were
also some very early looms produced without serial numbers. These would have
been made in 1976-77.
Before his affiliation with AVL, Jim Ahrens hand-built a small number of looms
in the years between 1950-1976. These will generally display a plaque
designating it as an Ahrens loom. Some Ahrens looms are very similar to AVL
looms. However, most parts are not interchangeable with the corresponding AVL
loom. The similar looms include: production dobby loom, countermarch production
dobby loom, home loom, folding dobby loom, and a loom made with a pivoting
front/rear beam. 9-1
Baby Wolf Loom by Schacht. 4 Harness. Excellent condition. $600.
In Southern California.
Call (760) 961 1666 or email Email 8-28
Original J.P. Bexell & Son Cranbrook
Countermarche Loom - Bexell-Kidd version. Excellent condition; hard maple. 62"
weaving width, 8 harness, 10 treadles. Sectional warp beam , 45" hard maple
bench, tool shelf, 2 stainless steel reeds (6 & 10), string heddles, lease
sticks, spool rack, instruction booklet. The loom was seldom used and is
beautiful. Price is $5000. Denver, CO area. Phone: 303-674-1203 or
Email. 8-28
Contents of a weaving studio located in central Maine. Studio will be having an open house sale Sept 4, 5, and 6 from 9 - 4 p.m. The house is located in Farmington, Maine at 522 Fairbanks Rd., 04938. Mapquest for directions and look for signs. If you have any questions, please email.
The following items are for sale;
Leclerc Nilus 60 4 harness, 6 treadle loom with bench, reeds, etc. - $1500 OBO
Leclerc Tissart 45 tapestry loom with bench - $600 OBO
Warping Reel - $100, Swift and other accessories - Best offer
Weaving Books, Dyeing Books, Procion Dyes, Fabrics, Buttons and Trims - Best offer
Many shuttles: one 28, twelve 24, ten 16, one 10; ski shuttles: four 25 one 18; three beaters and various other accessories.
There are a lot of yarns yet to be sorted, however, there is wool, cotton, linen, silk, metallics, blends and many more. Please indicate if interested in the yarn. All of this will be available in the summer of 2010. All of these will be 1/2 off original prices.
Please call Laura at 505-424-6909 or email (and include a telephone number) me at Email if interested. 8-17 46" Schacht Oak High Castle Jack Floor Loom, 8 harness, 10 treadles. Many accessories: shuttles, yarn, books, bench, work light, umbrella winder. Used in smoke-free home. Will deliver within 200 mile radius of Wichita, KS. Asking: $3,000 Email 8-16
TOIKA LAILA countermarche loom with a weaving width of 27-1/2". Equipped with 6 harnesses and 6 treadles. The loom can be folded with the warp in place so that it occupies very little space when being stored or transported. It comes with a 10 dpi reed, lots of string heddles, and instruction manual. Loom is in used condition (a few dents and scratches); the handle on the warp beam has been replaced and a couple of modifications have been made. I would be interested in selling it or trading for a 4 harness jack type loom suitable for making rag rugs. Will sell for $450 plus shipping costs. Located in central California. Call Roberta at 661-867-2289 or Email 8-16
1) Macomber 24" Folding Type B Loom For Sale, 4 Harness, 6 Treadle, accepts 4 more Harnesses and 6 more Treadles. This loom is in good working condition but needs some TLC. It needs cleaning, maybe some new nuts, bolts and washers.
Asking $500 obo. Shipping not included.
I actually have two of these for sale. Perfect for someone interested in putting together an 8 Harness loom. I just did that with two of these. I would be willing to make a deal for someone who wants both of them together.
2) Macomber 24" Folding Type B Loom Frame, no harnesses, lamms, treadles etc. Just the frame, beater and beams. All working parts need to be added to make a working loom of 2, 4 or 8 harnesses. Start small and grow.
Asking $95 obo. Shipping not included. Located in Philadelphia. Please put "loom" in the subject line. Email 8-16
J-Made 12-Harness Loom, 45" wide, 12 dent reed. 14 locking treadles, double beam (one sectional, one not), all beams have screw-type advance systems. $2,500, OBO. Loom made of cherry wood shows really well, wire heddles, texsolve tie up for treadles. Loom is in excellent shape, breaks down with 1/2" socket wrench into transportable parts. This is an excellent loom that works smoothly, quietly; it is about 5-10 years old. Pick up only in Eugene, Oregon, pictures upon request. Call (541)543-1322 8am -7pm or Email 8-16
Metier Clement loom in excellent condition for sale, $800 firm. Loom is very heavy and has four harnesses with a weaving width of 45 inches. Includes bench. Pickup only. Located in Knoxville, TN area.
Please call 865-548-6192. Email 8-13
Schacht
cherry 46", 8-Harness, 12T high-castle loom. I am including the cherrywood bench, one 12 dent reed, a warping board, three
boat shuttles, a threading hook, and a winder. $2950 - I will accept cash or Paypal. Pickup only in Woodbridge, Va. Contact Deb at Email 8-12
48 Macomber 4 Harness Ad-A-Harness loom for sale. $1000 OBO. I have used this loom for 20 years as a production loom. It weaves from fine linens to rugs. It is extremely easy and ergonomic to warp. This loom has the capacity to have 6 more harnesses added to it. It has a friction break, comes with 3 reeds and a bench. Contact Wendy at 360.221.7721 or
Email for more information. Whidbey Island, WA 8-10
24" AVL Workshop Dobby Loom (WDL), comes apart for easy traveling. Has 24" weaving width and 24 shafts and has had limited use over the past two years. Features include:
X-Frame structure, rapid assembly/disassembly
AVL Compu-Dobby III+ Rigid beater with wide track for reed
2 sectional warp beams with 2" sections (or remove the section hoops and use as a standard beam. Additional structure 2nd sectional beam installation
AVL "sticky" front beam, cloth storage beam
Stainless steel reed (choice of dent)
CD-ROM user manual plus assembly/use instruction on CD/ROM
polyester heddles, hook eye covers and AVL front feed shuttle.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ. US cash only. Buyer to pick up or arrange for shipping. Email 8-5
Nilus LeClerc 45" 4 harness loom for sale, good working condition. Additional equipment tray added across top for easy access to your weaving tools. Lease sticks, raddle with 1" spacing and reed/heddle hook included. New would be $2850; sale price: $500. Location: Syracuse, NY, can deliver loom anywhere in upstate NY within a 175 mile one-way distance.
Reeds: 8, 10, 12 dent included. Email 8-5
4 Harness Swedish Hardwood Glimakra Table Loom ("Victoria") PLUS Stand (no table needed). Weaving width is 27 inches, and you can also add a treadle kit (not included) to turn the loom into a direct tie up floor loom. Original Texsolv heddles PLUS 200 brand new additional Texsolv heddles and 10 Dent Reed. Excellent condition. Quiet and great for workshops. $700 plus shipping if you cannot pick it up in southwest Michigan. Contact Gail at 269-375-3758 or Email 8-2
40" 4-Harness Harrisville with weaving bench and warping board. $450 or best offer. Located in Davenport, Iowa Email 8-2
Macomber AD-A-HARNESS 48 inch folding loom, #2029, manufactured in York, Maine in 1976.
Double warp beams, 18 harnesses. Bench included. Very good condition. Seattle, Washington $2750.00 Must be picked up. Pictures available upon request. Email or call Roberta at 206-228-7967 8-2
Harrisville 45" Floor Loom 8H/10T and More $1200. 45" weaving width, 8 harness, 10 treddle Harrisville loom in good condition. Warp assembly folds up against castle. Included with loom - 20 yd. Harrisville warping reel, adjustable harrisville loom bench, tool tray, bobbin winder and boat shuttle. Price does not include shipping. If within a reasonable distance of Venice, Fl I can deliver. Contact me at Email 7-30
Nilus Leclerc 4 shaft Loom along with, a weavers bench (small crack at hinge), a bobbin winder, 4 Leclerc boat shuttles, a lot of bobbins, more heddles than you will ever need, 4 weaving books, a warping board, and several other goodies all for the wonderful, incredible price of $650.00. I am willing to deliver from anywhere from Denver to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Shipping elsewhere will have to be covered by the purchaser. Email. 7-30
45 Used Oregon Trail loom w/sectional Warp Beam, Light hardwood, low castle, 4 harness with room for 8, 6 treadle w/removable metal attachments, an 8 dent and a 10 dent Reed, Warping Paddle, Tension Box, 48 spool Rack, Flat Steel Heddles and a Sectional Warping made easy by Russell Groff. Located in Beaverton (Portland) Oregon. $500.
Buyer to pick up. Im moving soon so contact me quickly if interested. Email 7-24
Macomber Ad-A-Harness, Type B - Folding loom, manufactured by Macomber of York, Maine. Includes loom, hand-crafted bench with storage compartment. Extras include 4, 40" harness frames, 1,200 12" flat heddles, 18 repair heddles, several shuttles, set of wool combs, winding racks, many cones of yarn, heavy-duty ball winder and more. $3500 for all or make offer. Call Susan Field at 314-521-3536. 7-20
Tools of the Trade 8H 10T 45" maple loom. Tools of the Trade looms were hand-crafted looms made in the 1970s. Lovely maple loom, very similar in construction to Leclerc looms, so you can use Leclerc replacement parts if needed. This is a jack loom, with a friction brake, cloth aprons, inserted eye heddles, bench with storage. The loom is currently disassembled, and the buyer will need to put it back together again (not terribly difficult if you understand how a jack loom works). Pick up in Durham, North Carolina, shipping can be discussed, but buyer would need to make arrangements and pay shipping. Asking $750. Phone 919-667-7704. Email 7-16 TAPESTRY LOOM BY SHANNOCK This is a highwarp loom constructed of steel. It is 45 inches wide. It has foot pedals to control sheds. Steel roller beams are controlled by tension screws. Located in eastern Iowa. Shipping to be arranged. Price $1,000. Phone 563-263-3688. Email 7-10
AVL HOME LOOM. 48 inches wide. Maple construction. 4 harnesses tied
to treadle adjustment on side of loom. Fully adjustable harnesses equipped with string heddles. Compact. Foldable. Bench included.
Price $950. Phone 563-263-3688. Located in eastern Iowa. Email 7-10 Brio Children's Loom, gently used once. Loom is probably 30 years old but still in perfect shape with original box,
all equipment and a Nell Znamierowski Step-By-Step Weaving book. $25 plus shipping. San Luis Obispo, Ca. Email 7-10
Schacht 46", 8-harness cherry High Castle Floor Loom, barely used. Accessories
include bench, warping mill, shuttles, raddle. See the Schacht site for details:
http://www.schachtspindle.com/our_products/standard.php. Serial number
052390-FL8-HC-5-C. $3,000 or best offer. Located in Belmont, CA. Pickup only. Email 7-10
Northwest workshop table loom in like new condition. The loom has 8 shafts and the controls are on the side for convenience of use. It is 13" high, 14" wide and 21" deep. The weaving width is 8". Included is a raddle, lease sticks, a flat shuttle and two reeds. I am asking $195.00 plus shipping, if necessary. Location is Stony Pt NY. Contact Adele at Email or call at 845-942-1450 7-9
50" Harrisville Loom. 4 Harness, 6 treadle. Includes bench, tool tray, shuttles. This loom is used but is in good working condition. $600. Located in NE Kansas.
Email
7-7
Cranbrook Countermarche Loom in excellent condition. 93" weaving width. (SN J96 8862 579/Manufactured by J.P. Bexell & son, Pontiac, MI). 8 harness, 10 treadles. Sectional beam w/removable pegs. Includes many accessories: Top auxiliary beam with dynamic tensioner. Tool shelf. Stainless steel reed. Lease sticks. Shaft switching system. Beater weights. Spool rack. Reeds. The loom is in beautiful shape and is made of hard maple. Price is $6200. (We will consider reasonable offers.) Pick up at our home in southeastern WV. Phone: 304-497-2488 Email:
Email 7-5
Norwood 40 Loom: four harness, six treadle, sectional beam. Solid cherry in pristine condition. Includes two reeds and cherry Norwood bench. $1200. Located in Grand Rapids, MI. Contact Email 7-2
60" Toika "Liisa" , 4H, 8T with a custom made treadle lock. This lock allows one to fully utilize the width of the loom. This is a wonderful loom and has served me well. I did double weave pick-up with it and it always got a very nice shed. It is in very good condition. It needs new headles. The ones on there are usable but old.
Shuttles, lease sticks and other weaving goodies will be included as well as several reeds. Price is $1975. This loom is over $4000 new. Pick up only - Doylestown PA. Email 6-30 
$3200 - 24" AVL Workshop Loom comes apart for easy traveling. This loom is perfect for taking to workshops. It has 24" wide weaving width, and has 16 shafts. Some of the features this loom includes:
- X-Frame structure: rapid assembly/ dis-assembly making it a true traveling loom.
- Compu-Dobby III+: massively improved, highly reliable
- Bottom swing beater: newly improved for rigidity and wider reed slot
- Sticky cloth beamAll metal gears and cogs
- Stainless steel 12 dent reed
- Polyester heddles: 200 plus 25 per harness (extra heddles are included)
Located in Indianapolis, IN. U.S. cash ONLY. Buyer to pick up or arrange for shipping.
Email
Carrie for more info. 6-29
Macomber Ad a harness loom. Model B4 D 44 02. 48" weaving width. 4 harness, room to expand to 10. Made 1982. Good condition. Location: Long Island, NY. Price $1000. Email 6-25
Orco Two Harness Loom Model 70 plus many boxes of material and spools of thread. $ 325.00. If you would like a picture I could send you one. Brenda Elmore 440-259-2122 Perry, Ohio Email
6-19
Toika Liisa 8 Harness Countermarche Loom with Bench. Finnish Birch. 10 treadles. 40"-50" weaving width. Cloth warp beam and additional handmade sectional beam. Texsolv heddles and original string heddles. Reeds: 8, 12 & 15 dent. Huge shed, great braking system, perfect for rugs, blankets or fine weaving. A great loom! Located in Maryland $1475.00 Contact: Email 6-15
Finnish Countermarche loom, 48" wide, 8 H 10 treadles, underslung beater, all texsolv tie up and color coded treadle ties, weaves beautifully, same style and proportions and the Toika Liisa,
includes adjustable bench with platform for baskets. Warp can be advanced while seated, linen aprons, compact footprint for a sturdy countermarche loom. I am getting a new drawloom and need the space, this is a great loom for a good price. Located near Philly - will deliver within 50 mile radius. See more photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/50047366@N02/4638929770/
. Asking $850 Contact Dawn at Email 6-4 Glimakra Julia countermarche loom. Nearly new eight harness, eight treadle, natural finish with all texsolve cords, threading hook, video and instructional books. $1,250 for the lot; buyer to pay for shipping. Would be willing to meet half-way (from Cincinnati, Ohio location). Please contact (513) 884-2151 or Email. 5-26
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45 4 harness, counterbalance birch floor loom for sale. Warping frame, books and a box of natural wools and linens included. $500.00. The loom was handmade and has been used to make material for suits, towels, rugs, blankets etc. Located in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Would prefer pickup by buyer. Contact Chris Woodman at Email. 5-13 |
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Cranbrook loom (Model # 462) with 62" weaving width, 4 harnesses and 6 treadles. Accessories include: worm gear, sliding threading bench, tension box rail, 2 raddles, suspended tool shelf, stick & rid storage shelf, Shaft switching attachment. Condition: like new (never used). Asking: $ 3500 Firm. Located at zip 02857 Contact : Email 5-10
New Patrick Green 3 drum super carder for $2000.00
Patrick Green triple picker for $550.00
New Ashford country spinner with extra bobbins for $450.00
Ashford 32" 8 harness table loom with stand with 4 pedals and 2nd back beam all for $700.00.
Schacht new horizontal warping mill - $200.
My phone # is 513-388-6384. I'm in amelia, ohio which is about 20 miles east of cincinnati. Email 5-9
100-year old German countermarch loom made by Schranner in Bernau Oberbayern Bavaria around the turn of the century. It was used in the Cincinnati Clovernook Home for the Blind for most of its life. It assembles with mortise and tenon joints. When set up, it takes up about 6 feet of floor space (6' x 6'). We are moving and must sell by June 1st. Price: $1500. There are many pictures so contact Bob or Irene Johnson, 859-760-1245 for details. Email. 4-30
Nilus II 45 inch weave width, 8 shafts, 10 treadles, front hinged treadles, beautiful looks new condition with new maple storage/rocking bench. Located near Philly. Contact Dawn Email photos available. Asking $1500. 4-30
AVL 60" 4S, 6T Modular loom with built-in bench and sectional beam. Fly-shuttle w/single box, AVL warping wheel, auto advance (older style), cloth storage take up, soft-grip to go over sandpaper beam.
Lovely, well built loom, made out of superior wood. Although it may look foreign and a bit intimidating to many people that are accustomed to the usual Jack Looms, this is actually a simple loom that's potentially expandable, with extraordinary great features that help you produce the finest piece of cloth possible.
Bought it used from AVL, factory reconditioned and has been meticulously maintained.
$3000 includes the AVL warping wheel. Pickup only in Northville, Michigan.
Pictures of the loom Email: Maryann or phone: (248) 349-2670 4-27
Harrisville 22" ,4h, 4t folding floor loom in excellent condition, 10 dent reed, small Harrisville shuttle, LeClerc warping board, Sley hook. $400, Pick up only in Baldwinsville, ny (near Syracuse) donwinds@bci.net 315-420-4165 4-20
AVL 60 Production Loom, all manual (no computer or dobby set up). Supplied with 4 harnesses, with expansion up to 14 treadles/harnesses. Its in very good to excellent condition. This loom is priced to move at $3,200, it is complete and ready to go, including: Detachable rail and tension box, 1-yard sectional warping beam, spool rack, cloth apron on storage beam, 3/60 reeds (15, 12 and 10 dent), 1/48 reed (6 dent), both single and double-box fly shuttles, 4 hardwood boat shuttles, lots of bobbins, accessories and complete AVL assembly manual. The loom was crafted in the early 1990s, has a rich natural amber finish and was gently used until it was stored in 1996. Will deliver at no charge within 100 miles of west/central Vermont. Can also discuss delivery rates to points elsewhere in the northeast. Contact Netaka White, Email. 4-17
Nilus LeClerc Dorothy 24" Table Loom with Floor Stand and Treadles, 4 shaft table loom that comes with a floor stand and 6 treadles, and folds easily for storage. Included with the loom are: one reed size 5, lease sticks, threading hook and stick shuttle. I've also got .pdf files of the user manual I can email. This is an older model loom but is still being manufactured. It weaves up to a 24 width so its great for someone wanting a smaller loom. The loom is in great shape and brand new retails for $795, the stand with treadles $495. Would like local pickup (Kill Devil Hills, NC) but will work with a buyer at their expense on shipping. Asking $550 OBO. Will send more pictures upon request. Email: 4-16 AVL 48" 16 shaft compudobby I production loom, built in bench, light maple finish, excellent condition. Two-box fly shuttle for summer-winter or overshot, sandpaper front beam, double back beams. Comes with 2 large boxes of warp, raddle, extra dobby chain and pegs, manual, book of 16 harness patterns. Pictures on request. You pick up in Onsted, MI (North of Toledo). $3500 OBO. Email or call (517) 467-7663. 4-2
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SPINNING: Schacht Ladybug Spinning Wheel. Like new. Includes optional lazy kate. More information on wheel can be found at (http://www.schachtspindle.com/our_products/ladybug.php). Sells new for $575 plus $36.50 for optional lazy kate. Will sell for $495 including shipping in USA . Email 9-1
Single
Treadle
Schacht
Matchless
Spinning
Wheel for
sale. New
high speed
flyer,
high speed
whorl,
super high
speed
whorl and
front
maiden.
Asking
$600.00 or
best
reasonable
offer.
Located in
Fallon,
Nevada.
Buyer
responsible
for
shipping
and
handling.
Spins
beautifully,
but not as
well as
the new
Alden Amos
wheel I
just
purchased.
Nancy
Pryor,
Email,
775-217-1156
7-5Antique spinning wheel from around 1848 - $2000 or best offer. Email
sparkel@centurytel.net
or phone Howard at 715-324-5076. Located in Wisconsin.
4-27/8-19
WANTED:
Hoping to Find: newer, used, computerized Weavebird 36-45 inch loom with metal heddles, sectional warping and extra beam. automatic bobbin and other accessories. Shipped to AZ. Email 8-31
Silver Needle electric cone winder, in good working used
condition. Email with price: Email 8-31
LeClerc Colonial loom, either the 45" or the 60" would be fine.
12 harnesses preferred, but if it could be expanded to the 12, I could
buy the harnesses needed
It could be either Colonial I, or Colonial II, whatever's available.
Email Linda in
Syracuse, NY 8-3
Looking for a Bergman 4H or 8H 26"-36" floor loom in good condition.
I live in Portland OR. Email
7-26
Glimakra Ideal loom...40" weaving width with 8 or 10H. Will consider
a comparable countermarch loom with an overhead beater. Must be
within a reasonable driving distance from central Pa.
Email 6-15
8 harness loom for workshops. I live in SW Missouri and can travel to Arkansas or Oklahoma or anywhere in Missouri to look. Email or 417-844-4551.
Macomber Loom 24", Type B. This is the big Macomber loom, not the little folding 24" one. Morgan at
Email: 4-10
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE:
For Sale a Complete 31 year set
of Handwoven
Magazines - 147 issues from the first issue in 1979 thru December 2009
along with the newspaper flyer they published in July 1984 and the 21
year index book that Interweave Press published. These magazines are
mostly in a read and stored condition some of the issues have the past
owner's name written on them & some of the older issues covers are
showing their age as in they are a bit loose at the staples or may have
stains on them. I am thinning out my weaving and fiber related things
for a move this fall so I have decided that I really don't want to move
these 1500 miles with me. This is a great chance to get your WHOLE Handwoven
collection all at once. I will NOT break these up, I want to sell them
as a set for $450 including shipping in the USA. For more information
contact Mary at
Email. 4-22
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