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Reed, Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom 48″/120cm – 2.5 DPI
$119.25
Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. We do not usually stock this at our store.
2.5 DPI nylon reed for the 48″/120cm Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom. Made from strong, durable nylon with Silver Beech rails.
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10 in stock
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Fibre preparation made easy. This carder has two exceptionally powerful motors to enable fleece and roving/top to be carded easily and quickly. It features a 12-inch (30cm) wide carding width and Fine 72 PPSI (points per square inch) teeth, which can handle a wide range of fibres. Makes batts up to around 135 grams (4.75 oz). Includes a dandy feed-in/dizzing stick that may be used to pull roving right off the drum.
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- Acrylic safety covers over the drums and the drive belts, and a magnetic safety switch, for safe use.
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Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom – 48″/120cm – Pre-order only
PRE-ORDER ONLY. FREE EXPEDITED GROUND SHIPPING within Canada! Canadian orders only. We have this item shipped directly from the Ashford Canada warehouse, generally within one or two business days. Inventory quantity exists so that our cart will accept orders and does not reflect our on-hand supply.
The Rigid Heddle Loom is a great introduction to hand weaving but is also very versatile and affordable. Create beautiful and unique garments and home-ware. With colour and texture weave unique fabrics or with pick-up sticks create beautiful designs. The loom can also make woven tapestries and wall hangings. You can use the loom to create cushion covers, table mats, fabrics and garments, floor mats, just about anything!
- quick and easy to warp and weave.
- portable.
- double heddle option. The option of a second heddle kit for multishaft weaving gives extra versatility to this loom.
- made from natural (unfinished) Silver Beech hardwood, the loom is very strong and robust.
INCLUDED: 7.5 DPI reed, two 30" stick shuttles, warping peg, two threading hooks, clamps and easy to follow colour step-by-step Learn to Weave booklet.
We highly recommend the optional stand for this loom, to make for more comfortable weaving.
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