I got this bigger loom on my way home from visiting my sister. After looking thru antique malls and thrift stores all over the place, I found this goodie for only $25 (and got it for 10% off that just for asking) on my way home!
It has a few issues. First, the heddle has rusted a bit. Secondly, the shafts (I think they are) are missing. Well, I have one. Need three more. And there are hooks to the shafts (3 out of 4) missing. Also missing a piece on the side. There are some chunks out of the beams as well. All in all, though, it's old and in good shape for its age, and it looks beautiful if you ask me!
I think I'm going to ask a cabinetmaker up in the mountains if he can replicate the missing parts. Thankfully, I still have at least one of everything I need, so he can make templates or match them.
I had found the little Easy Weaver starter loom next to it in the photo at Goodwill for $12. Strung it with a $2 spool of nice brick-colored cotton.
I'm a novice! I had no idea a few months ago that I'd own these two looms! But my mountain neighbor has two floor looms and I'll admit it, I had loom envy.
