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Spinners and Weavers Housecleaning Pages
The Fiber Equipment and Barter Page

Buyers and Sellers be aware!

July 1, 2009

FOR SALE: 40” Macomber Floor Loom. 10 shafts, 18 treadles, 2 warp beams, and built-in light. Includes bench, tensioning device, 4 reeds (8, 10, 12, and 15 dent), and plenty of warping sticks. $1,800, plus shipping. Contact Laura Viada, lhviada@earthlink.net.

July 1, 2009

45" Leclerc Loom …We think!
Disassembled Loom - maybe this Nilus We are an Art League in Lake Jackson and had a disassembled loom donated to us. We have no weavers or room! We would like to sell the loom to someone who would appreciate it.

Call and let’s talk. 979 297-4766


May 16, 2009

BERGMAN MAPLE FLOOR LOOM FOR SALE
Bergman Excellent Condition, $750 (US dollars). Made is Poulsbo, WA, Four shafts, counter marche, and very sturdy. All new texsolv heddles and tie-ups, 10 dent reed, 36" weaving width, raddle, bench with storage and extra shuttles. 44" Wide 49" Tall 41" Deep (19" D when collapsed). Call Marian 503-666-9217. Katy area.

February 20, 2009

LeClerc Weavebird Compudobby loom 36”/ 16 shafts. WeavebirdThe shedding mechanism is operated by two treadles. The Weavebird controls both the rising and sinking shed so that the tension on the warp is always consistenly even.

2nd beam. Both beams come with break release and both feature the LeClerc friction brake system which allows you to control the rotation of the warp beam.

  • It works with Fiberworks, ProWeave and Weave-Lec (LeClerc software)
  • Dimensions: 50 1/2” width x 68” height at the castle (34 1/2” in front)
  • Tons of extra heddles (inserted eye)
  • Schact rattle
  • 2 reeds (12 and 15 dent)
  • Cable adapter from Radio Shack so that you can use the USB port on your computer (comes with drivers on CD)
  • All the tools, manual and VHS cassette for assembly
    • Weavebird2
  • Two sets of lease sticks
  • Warp sticks
  • Bench

If purchased new today: $7500 + shipping WILL SELL FOR $5500

Prefer local pick up (Houston, TX), but can be shipped.

Cost of shipping extra

Contact: giovannaimperia@mac.com

Be aware. Our little web site is not immune from the scams that are polluting the net. If a transaction seems unduly complicated or if you have any feeling that something is not right, beware of the transaction. Just keep your wits about you when you transact any business over the net or by phone. At least one member has had a suspicious query.

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