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A WORD ABOUT WARPING

Any rigid heddle loom, table loom or floor loom requires warping, the purpose of which is to measure your warp threads and align them so that they do not get tangled and can be easily threaded on the loom. Warping pegs handle very short or narrow warps; warping boards and warping mills - warping reels have a larger capacity. With a floor loom, you have 2 options for warping: use a board (or mill) and a raddle, or opt for a sectional warp beam which allows you to warp by yourself, one section at at time, but you then will need other tools such as a tension box, yarn counter, bobbin rack and spools. There are pros and cons to each method. Most beginners start with a warping board and raddle. For information about sectional warp beams, see our pages for each loom manufacturer.



NEW! WARP DRESSING: Clerco conditioner is specially formulated to help prevent warp yarns from sticking together. Use a sponge or brush to apply to warp; may be used on wool, linen, cotton, silk and synthetic fibers. 19 oz.

LEC-CLE - $10

 

SCHACHT WARPING PEGS: ideal warping device for a beginner or for short warps. Require C clamps.

SCH-500 - $19

 



LECLERC WARPING PEGS: each set has 2 pegs. They lock under the edge of a table or bench

LEC-500 - $18

 



WARPING BOARDS: these are square frames with pegs at specified intervals so that you can make a precise length warp. You may use only part of the frame so that smaller warp lenfths can be made. Maximum sizes are noted. We offer 4 sizes: the Beka 4.5 yd. warping board made of maple (measures 1/2 yard square); the Beka 9 yd. version (measures 1/2 yard by 1 yard); the Harrisville 12 yd. warping board kit (39"x28"), made of maple; and the Schacht 14-yd maple warping board (39"x31"). All can easily be disassembled for storage.

BEK-500 - 4.5 yard $44.50
BEK-501 - 9 yard $60
HAR-500 - 12 yard $101
SCH-501 - 14 yard $105.

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    Beka 4.5 yard 
    Beka 9 yard
    Harrisville 12 yard
    Schacht 14 yard 


New! LECLERC WARPING BOARDS: easily knocked down for storage; use them on a table or hung on a wall. Available in the following sizes: 6 1/2 yards, 13 yards and 21 yards.

LEC-6 - 6.5 yard $60
LEC-13 - 13 yard $109
LEC-21 - 21 yard $127



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    6.5 yard
    13 yard
    21 yard

Harrisville Warping Reel

HARRISVILLE WARPING REEL KIT: this reel has the capacity to wind 20 yds. of warp and is completely collapsible for easy storage. Made of solid hardwood with a butcher-block maple base. Includees a optional brake.

HAR-501 - $255

 


LECLERC CENDREL WARPING FRAME AND INKLE LOOM: if you are in need of a large warping board, one that sits on the floor or table, or a large inkle loom, this product may be for you.

As a warping board the Cendrel can help you create a warp up to 10 yards.

As a floor standing inkle loom you sit at the end of the frame (with a number of pegs removed) and weave belts, bands, strips of fabric up to 6" wide and up to 16 feet long. A very convenient and comfortable inkle loom. Designed to be used with continuous string heddles which you can make up in minutes.

All pegs are installed with wing nuts for quick change and the base has non-skid mounts. 32.75" tall, 28.5" wide and 14" deep. 9lbs.

LEC-0600 - $240

 


SCHACHT WARPING PADDLE:allows you to wind up to 20 threads at one time on your warping board or reel; made with the same slot and eye design as a rigid heddle, it enables you to make the cross easily by sliding the yarns up and down in the slots.

SCH-502 - $20

 
LEASE STICKS: used on either side of the cross in your warp, a pair of wooden lease sticks are usually included with your loom. We sell them by the piece in various sizes.

LEC-L16 - 16" - $6.75
LEC-L22 - 22" - $6.75
LEC-L24 - 24" - $9.75
LEC-L27 - 27" - $9.75
LEC-L36 - 36" - $9.75
LEC-L45 - 45" - $12.50
LEC-L60 - 60" - $16

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    Lease Sticks, 16"
    Lease Sticks, 22"
    Lease Sticks, 24"
    Lease Sticks, 27"
    Lease Sticks, 36"
    Lease Sticks, 45"
    Lease Sticks, 60"






CONE HOLDERS: Harrisville's cone winder (pictured right) has a hardwood base and 4 dowels to hold your cones in place while you are winding a warp or a bobbin. Leclerc's cone holder (pictured above left and also below with Leclerc Holds-All) comes with 8 pegs and 8 eyes as guides to make warping on a warping board or reel a breeze.

HAR-5 - Harrisville $24
LEC-5 - Leclerc $105

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    Harrisville Cone Holder
    Leclerc Cone Holder


New! LECLERC HOLDS-ALL (pictured with cone holder): keep your yarns, bobbins, shuttles etc. neatly arranged while you weave; this "Holds-All" is also designed to allow you to fasten a bobbin winder and/or a swift onto it, or use it as a doubling stand. It includes a spool rack that holds up to 10 spools or bobbins. Made of maple. Cone holder pictured on the side is extra.

LEC-H - $235.

 





WARP STICKS: made of wood, these are much easier to use than heavy paper when beaming your warp; they maintain perfect tension and prevent edge threads from slipping down. Use about 2 per turn. Sold by the dozen, they come in the following lengths: 15 3/4", 24", 27", 32", 36", 40", 44", 45", 48" and 60".

LEC-1216 - 15 3/4" $16
LEC-1224 - 24" $18
LEC-1227
- 27" $20
GLI-1232
- 32" $31
LEC-1236
- 36" $23
GLI-1240
- 40" $34
LEC-1245
- 45" $25
GLI-1248
- 48" $38
LEC-1260
- 60" $27







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    15.75"
    24"
    27" 
    32"
    36" 
    40"
    45"
    48"
    60" 






LOOM REED THREADING HOOKS: available in styrene (#5 above) or brass.

LEC-100 - Styrene $1.85
SCH-100
- Brass (pictured right) $5.25

LOOM HEDDLE THREADING HOOKS: we offer 4 sizes of heddle hooks: 5" (#3 above) and Kromski (below) 6.5" for 4 harnesses and 8.75" for 8 harness (#2).

LEC-101 - 5" $6.75
LEC-102 - 8.5" $7.50
KRO-HH - Kromski (shown right)
$12.50

HEDDLE HOOK/REED HOOK COMBO: a beautiful brass hook (#4 above).

HAR-101 - $10

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    Hook, Styrene
    Hook, Brass
    Hook, 5" 
    Hook, 8.5"
    Hook, Kromski
    Hook, Combo


AUTO REED HOOK: this sley hook makes threading your reed easy, fast and fun (yes, fun). It works easiest right to left but can be used left to right. Slip the end thru a dent, bring the handle all the way up to the reed. When you do this a clip on the left side goes through the next dent to the left. Position your warp on the hook and pull back on the handle. This step will thread the first dent and position the tool properly in the next dent so you can repeat the process. You will have to look closely to see just how this works but from a distance your weaving friends will think it is magic. With just a few minutes of practice you will thread your next reed in record time. No weaver should be without this time-saving tool. And that bend on the end of the hook - that allows you to let go of the hook and let it hang as you go about your work.

SCH-101 - $55

 





LECLERC TENSION BOX: used with the sectional warp beam; will fit on any floor loom. Includes 2 open 12-dent combs.

LEC-201 - $125
LEC-8
- Extra comb 8-dent $6
LEC-10 - Extra comb 10-dent $6
LEC-12 - Extra comb 12-dent $6





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    Tension Box
    Comb, 8-dent
    Comb, 10-dent
    Comb, 12-dent


LECLERC TENSION BOX EXTENSION: this extension, with one additional comb close to the warp, gives you better control on the width of the yarn section (be it 1" or 2") so the guides are not needed. Height of comb is adjustable. Must be used with tension box above.

LEC-201X - $58

 


LECLERC SECTIONAL GUIDES: a set of 8 metal pieces that fit the steel divisions for each section of the Leclerc sectional warp beam; they prevent the warp ends from going into other sections or from staying on top of the divisions. When one section is filled, tranfer the guides to the next section.

LEC-205 - $16

 


LECLERC COUNTER: use to measure your yardage for weaving, spinning or knitting. For warping with a sectional beam, place the counter on the tension box to measure the yardage of your warp; one revolution equals 1/10 yd (up to 999.9 yards). Also useful when filling bobbins for warping (the thread coming from the bobbin rack is threaded through the tension box before being wound onto the bobbins; this avoids wasting thread.) Support and pulley are made of maple.

LEC-200 - $103

 

YARN METER: this affordable yarn meter measures lengths in feet (up to 999 feet) and will handle most yarn weights. It will even work with certain ribbon yarns. Includes hardwood base and clamp. The clamping system allows the unit to be attached to a table, spinning wheel, loom, or other surface. To use, simply slide the yarn down through the slot in the counter; the yarn is guided thru the two wooden posts.

OPTION: denim carry case with zippered opening and strap handle.

NAN-ME - Yarn Meter - $49.99
NAN-CA - Denim case - $12

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    Yarn Meter 
    Meter Carry Case 

New! YARN METER PLUS: this is similar to the Yarn Meter (see further below) with the addition of a yarn tensioner to assist users with maintaining tension on their yarn more easily. The yarn meter measures lengths in feet (up to 999 feet) and will handle most yarn weights. It will even work with certain ribbon yarns (1/4" or less). Includes hardwood base and clamp. The clamping system allows the unit to be attached to a table or other surface. Includes instructions.

NAN-MET - Yarn Meter Plus - $69.99

 


LECLERC SECTIONAL DIVIDERS: these are useful when beaming long warps (similar to using warp sticks on a non-sectional beam). Place a divider in each section (on Leclerc looms) every 5 or 10 yards to prevent uneven build-up of threads and to keep uniform tension in the warp. They all need to be placed in the same turn. They come in bags of 100.

LEC-206 - 1" sections $21
LEC-2062 - 2" sections $28

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    1" Dividers
    2" Dividers


SPOOL RACK: this is used to hold tubes and/or spools for sectional warping. The Leclerc spool rack can hold forty 4" spools; the central post can be turned out when removing bobbins. The rack is available with or without thread guides which prevent the yarn from slipping off the end of the tube by always pulling from the center. 4" styrene spools are available separately; each holds 8 oz. of yarn.

LEC-202 - $175
LEC-203
- rack with guides $245
LEC-204
- spool $3.50

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    Spool Rack
    Spool Rack with Guides
    Spools for Rack


RADDLES: help facilitate the proper spacing of your warp on the loom. Raddles of one manufacturer can be used on other looms. Most are attached to the back beam with your c-clamps.


The Harrisville raddles are made of hardwood with hardwood pegs spaced at 1 inch intervals.

HAR-622 - Model A, 22" $54
HAR-636 - Model T, 36" $65
HAR-640 - Model 40, 40" $80
HAR-645 - Model 45, 45" $90
HAR-650 - Model 50, 50" $110

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    22", Model A
    36", Model T
    40", Model 40
    45", Model 45
    50", Model 50


The Leclerc raddles fit on the beater and well as the back beam and have 2 dents per inch (1/2" spacing).

LEC-624 - 24" $45
LEC-636 - 36" $50
LEC-645 - 45" $60
LEC-660 - 60” $75

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    24"
    36"
    45" 
    60" 



Schacht raddles are a bit more flexible. They have built-in clamps and can be placed on the back beam or on the beater. Metal pins have 1" spacing but extra holes are placed every half inch and you receive extra pins so you can make the spacing closer.

SCH-618 - Wolf Pup, 18" $90
SCH-626 - Baby Wolf, 26" $99
SCH-636 - Mighty Wolf, 36" $117
SCH-637 - Standard 36”, or up to 40" $100
SCH-646 - Standard 46”, or up to 48" $119
CRA-648 - Cranbrook 48" $160
CRA-660 - Cranbrook 60" $190
CRA-672 - Cranbrook 72" $225



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    Wolf Pup Raddle
    Baby Wolf Raddle