Ashford Katie 8-Shaft Folding Loom
Katie is a fully functional folding 8-shaft table loom that is compact, portable and light for taking to workshops, guild meetings, classes or on holiday.
It combines the portability of the knitter's loom with the functionality of the table loom. Like the knitter's loom it comes assembled and lacquered, ready to go out of the box.
The range of accessories include reed sizes 6dpi - 16dpi, 12" raddle kit and a mini warping frame.
Video - using Ashford Katie Loom
Ashford Katie loom - 300mm / 12" with carry bag
A fully functional folding 8-shaft table loom that is compact, portable and light. Assembled and lacquered, ready to go out of the box.
Includes: 320 texsolv heddles, 10dpi/30cm stainless steel reed, threading hook, reed hook, Learn to Weave step-by-step colour booklet, padded shoulder bag
available from stockKatie Loom specifications
- Eight Shaft
- 30cm (12in) weaving width
- Folds to a compact 48cm (19in)h x 47cm (18?in)w x 26.5cm (10?in)d
- Weight 6.4kg (14lbs)
- Approx. maximum warp length (depending on yarn) 6m (6?yds)
- Assembled and lacquered
- Includes 320 texsolv heddles, 10dpi/30cm stainless steel reed, threading hook, reed hook, Learn to Weave step-by-step colour booklet, padded shoulder bag
Features
- Wide weaving shed
- Three step fold up system
- Study legs and base with rubber feet for stability
- Auto bounce-back bungy cords with quick release for repositioning the beater when threading
- Beater swings up and out of the way for comfortable threading
- Reed rests flat for easy sleying
- Easy grip nylon knobs and handles with locking cogs and pawls
- Carry bag with handle, shoulder strap and two front pockets for shuttles and accessories and plenty of room inside for all your yarn, raddle, warping frame etc.
Optional accessories
Raddle Kit 300mm (Katie)
Available as an optional extra for the Katie loom. helps you to warp more easily and evenly. Made from lacquered silver beech hardwood and has steel pins spaced 12.5mm (1/2in) apart, with the centre pin marked. Sits flat on the table and loom.
Includes:
- 2 steel rings
- stretchy "helping hands"
- Learn to Weave on the Table Loom booklet
- 20 cardboard warpsticks
12" / 300mm stainless steel reeds for Katie Loom
The Ashford Katie Loom comes with a 10 dpi reed. Other sizes are available to allow you to weave even larger, more textured yarns with (from 6dpi reed) or medium to fine yarns (up to 16 dpi reed).
Fringe twister
Finish woven projects with a fringe or twist yarn for embellishing, edging and jewellery.
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