Does anyone have a Loom?

**Barb T** · 21st November 07, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by Red_Raven_Studios

What kind of loom? 4-shaft? 8-shaft?

If you're weaving tartan, it's typically woven as a straight twill. No need for more than 4 shafts.

B

**ChattanCat** · 21st November 07, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Barb T.

If you're weaving tartan, it's typically woven as a straight twill. No need for more than 4 shafts.

B

I have heard that using 8 shafts helps in separating the thread. Each thread will have two heedles. Anyway, since I have the capability, I will be using 8 shafts. Not sure if I will have anything to compare it to. I am currently working on a small sample run with only four shafts.
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**pipesndrumsnun** · 21st November 07, 11:40 AM

You folks are AMAZING!!!

**Barb T** · 21st November 07, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by ChattanCat

I have heard that using 8 shafts helps in separating the thread. Each thread will have two heedles. Anyway, since I have the capability, I will be using 8 shafts. Not sure if I will have anything to compare it to. I am currently working on a small sample run with only four shafts.
W

Sounds like a clever idea!

Barb