AVL Home Loom
Tired of crawling under your loom to tie up treadles? The AVL Home Loom solves this with a clever side tie-up system—no more awkward bending or straining.
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Designed for comfort and convenience, this 8-shaft, 10-treadle floor loom features lightweight shaft frames and a spring lever system for smooth, easy treadling—even with high tension or sticky yarns.
Unlike traditional jack looms, the AVL Home Loom’s rising shed mechanism reduces resistance, making it gentler on your legs and feet during long weaving sessions. Its compact folding frame and low profile mean it won’t dominate your space, making it perfect for home studios, classrooms, or shared workspaces. Thoughtfully engineered and built in California, this loom blends classic design with modern ease of use.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- AVL side tie-up shaft system: Tying up shafts is hassle-free.
- Compact design: Fits easily in studios, homes, or classrooms.
- Lightweight shaft frames: Easier treadling, even with high tension.
- Folding frame: Conveniently passes through doorways.
- Multiple heddle options: Customise for metal or polyester heddles.
- Flyshuttle upgrade: Speed up your weaving process.
- Locking brake with foot pedal: Maximum convenience while weaving.
- Hardwood construction: Durable and beautifully finished with organic oil.
- Comes with a standard two-year warranty.
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- 1 x AVL Home Loom
- 1 x Setup & use instructions
- 30 x Side tie-up cords
- Standard bottom swing beater with choice of reed
- 61cm (24")
- Height: 120cm (48")
- Overall Width: 86cm (34")
- Front to Back: 104cm (41") / 71cm (28") folded
- Number of Heddles: 200
- Weight: 39kg (85 lbs)
- 100cm (40")
- Height: 120cm (48")
- Overall Width: 127cm (50")
- Front to Back: 104cm (41") / 71cm (28") folded
- Number of Heddles: 800
- Weight: 57kg (125 lbs)
- 120cm (48")
- Height: 120cm (48")
- Overall Width: 147cm (58")
- Front to Back: 104cm (41") / 71cm (28") folded
- Number of Heddles: 800
- Weight: 64kg (140 lbs)
The side tie-up system eliminates the need to crawl under the loom when adjusting treadle tie-ups. This makes changing patterns easier, reduces strain on the weaver’s back and knees, and improves overall convenience when weaving complex multi-shaft designs.
The AVL Home Loom is made from kiln-dried hardwood, ensuring stability and durability. It is finished with organic mineral oil, which enhances the natural beauty of the wood while providing protection against environmental changes and prolonged use.
The spring lever system is designed to make treadling lighter and more efficient. The lightweight harness frames reduce resistance, allowing for easy treadling even with high-tension warps or sticky yarns. This feature enhances comfort during extended weaving sessions.
The AVL Home Loom is available in three different weaving widths: 61cm (24 inches), 100cm (40 inches), and 120cm (48 inches). These options accommodate various project sizes, from small textiles and sampling to large-scale weaving projects like blankets and wide fabric panels.
Yes, the loom can be upgraded with a single-box flyshuttle beater, which comes with an AVL end-feed flyshuttle and pirns. This upgrade allows for faster weaving speeds and smoother weft insertion, making it ideal for production weaving or large projects.
The AVL Home Loom is equipped with a locking brake system that includes a foot pedal release. This design allows the weaver to release the brake from the seated weaving position, eliminating the need to stand up and manually disengage the warp tension, improving workflow efficiency.
Yes, the loom is designed to fit into small spaces thanks to its folding frame and low profile. It can be stored compactly when not in use, making it ideal for home studios, classrooms, and smaller workspaces without compromising its large weaving capacity.
The loom comes standard with 100 heddles per harness, for a total of 800 heddles across its eight harnesses. AVL offers both metal and polyester heddles, allowing weavers to choose based on their material preferences and weaving techniques.
The AVL Home Loom can be customized with several optional accessories to enhance its versatility and efficiency. Available upgrades include:
Single-Box Flyshuttle Beater, with AVL End Feed Flyshuttle and Pirns
1/2-Yard Sectional Beam
Storage Shelf
Second Beam system with Plain Beam
Automatic Warp Tensioning System
Weaving Bench
Warping Wheel for sectional warping