Posted by Mary Neligh on Friday, 30 May 2008, at 8:52 a.m.:
In Reply to: Need info on Macomber looms posted by Cheri Bradbury on Wednesday, 5 April 2006, at 6:35 p.m.:
I don't think the model question is relevant, because these looms have all been custom-configured, although there are differences in the tie-up dating to about 30 years ago. The important questions are 1. width 2. number of harnesses (and space in harness frame) 3. computer-driven 4. number & type of back beams 5. fly shuttle 6. other mods. These are big, heavy noisy looms that can be beasts to dress and treadle, but they can do EVERYTHING from rugs to fine lace, 3D pieces to complex network drafts. They're super-sturdy and extremely reconfigurable.