Posted by Cindy Brocious on Tuesday, 10 April 2007, at 9:36 a.m.:
I am selling a Harrisville 40" 8 harness floor loom w/8 dent reed, large eye heddles and bench for $900 OBO. The loom is located in Tucson, AZ and is in excellent condition.
Description from Harrisville: Model 40/8-8 Harness, 40”:
The Model 40/8 is built with the same sturdy mortise and tenon construction from New England Rock Maple. It is designed for the more experienced weaver who wants the versatility of eight harnesses and the capability of weaving heavy rugs as ewll as fine fabrics. This is a sophisticated loom that offers a lot of potential for growth as your own skills increase. It is not only a beautiful piece of equipment, but it is also a dependable weaving tool.
The warp assembly folds up against the castle to allow for passage through standard doorways. With our innovative tie-up system, using “snap chains” instead of cords and knots or wires that fall out, the tie-up is incredibly quick and simple for any treadle to harness combination. The Model 40/8 has a pump handle warp advance, friction brake system and adjustable beater.
You can view comparable looms at the Harrisville website:
http://www.harrisville.com/html/loompage.html. Call Cindy (Guild member) if interested at 520-743-3287(Tucson) or contact me by email: cdbrocious@raytheon.com