David III Loom

Product Description

“Small but Mighty”

Named after David and Goliath, David is a compact 8 harness floor loom loaded with functionality. The David is a unique sinking shed jack loom with a 3″ shed and has become a very popular compact floor loom. David comes standard with 8 harnesses and while he may look modest, he has tremendous functionality and the weaving experience surpasses many large floor looms. Smooth and light-weight treadles due to a cam system give the David treadles a mechanical advantage. Weaving on this loom gives you a real appreciation for the word balance.

Like a jack loom, it has a singular tie-up . All harnesses sit in the up position. The harnesses that need to move to create a shed are pulled down by an ingenious spring system. The spring system also results in easy treadling: once the treadle is pushed down, the weight of your leg is sufficient to keep the shed open.

Available in three sizes:

• David 70: 27 ½″ (70 cm) weaving width

• David 90: 35″ (90 cm) weaving width

• David 110: 43 ½” (110 cm) weaving width

Features:

• 8 harnesses

• Sinking shed loom

• 3” inch shed

• Built-in raddle and wooden raddle covers

• Standing beater, with a hinge point close to the floor, the result is smooth movement and a favorable pivot radius to strike the fell line.

• Removable beater & breastbeam for easy threading

• Tension brake on warp beam

• Brake disc with rotating crank handle

• Back beam folds in for easy storage

• Made of lacquered beech

• Castle section comes pre-assembled with built-in raddle and shelf

Included with the David Loom are:

• Stainless steel reed 40-10 (10 dpi)

• 800 Texsolv heddles (280 mm)

• Tie-up and lease sticks

• Sixteen warp sticks

• Assembly instructions & tools

• Warping instructions