Product Details

The affordable and portable Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom is quick to assemble, easy to warp loom perfect for beginner weavers. The built-in 2nd heddle block set allows for the flexibility of multi-shaft weaving to weave double width, layer, and density fabrics. This solid and versatile loom has 4 optional widths (40, 60, 80, and 120cm), to create exceptional garments, woven tapestries, wall hangings, and more. You will be creating beautiful and unique designs in no time, using exciting patterns and techniques like "Theo Moorman".

Benefits:

• affordable & versatile
• quick & easy to warp & weave
• portable
• 2nd Heddle kit - double heddle option
• 4 widths

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Find your additional Reeds HERE to weave with various weights and textures of yarns to get unique and extravagant woven masterpieces.

• Additional Reed sizes available: 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 12.5 dpi (10, 20, 30, 40 and 50/10cm)  

Product details:

Material: Silver Beech hardwood

Weight: RH400 - 3.1kg (7lb)

Assembly: required

Finish: natural

Weaving widths available: 40, 60, 80 and 120cm (16, 24, 32 and 48 ins).

Included accessories : 

• reed nylon 7.5dpi (30/10cm) 
• 2 x natural shuttles:
• Rigid Heddle 16 inch - 36cm (14") shuttles
• Rigid Heddle 24 inch - 56cm (22") shuttles
• Rigid Heddle 32 inch - 56cm (22") and 76cm (30") shuttles
• Rigid Heddle 48 inch - 76cm (30") shuttles
• 2nd heddle Block Kit
• step by step instruction booklet
• threading hook
• warping peg and clamp.

The approximate maximum warp lengths for each size loom are:

• Rigid Heddle 16 inch -  4.7m (15.5')
• Rigid Heddle 24 inch - 6.7m (22')
• Rigid Heddle 32 inch - 8.7m (28.5')
• Rigid Heddle 48 inch - 12.7m (41.5')

Indirect Warping Option

All standard rigid heddle looms will have holes drilled in the bottom of the rails so you can use your loom as a warping frame for the indirect warping method.

You can purchase a set of RHWP - Rigid Heddle Warping Pegs if you wish to use your loom in this way.  There are 14 pegs included in the set, this will allow you to choose a variety of warp lengths. 

Some benefits of indirect warping are the flexibility to use one thread of one color, it saves space, even warp lengths, better tension control.

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PLEASE NOTE:

Our first response to your order would be to have it shipped directly from our warehouse. In the case that our stock levels are too low, your order may need to be either ordered into our warehouse or drop-shipped directly to you from Ashford in New Zealand. Please allow 2-4 business days for them to process and ship out your order before receiving an e-mail with your tracking number. Should your order be back-ordered with our vendor, one of our customer service representatives will contact you with delays and shipping information.

Please note that Ashford drop-ships are sent via DHL and typically arrive within 3-5 business days after being shipped. Please provide a physical address for your order as DHL does not send to PO Boxes. Drop-shipping is not available for international orders at this time so please allow time for your order to reach us before we ship it to you.

Please contact us with any questions or concerns regarding your order at (509) 536-7746 or sales@paradisefibers.com.