[{"id":73416572986,"handle":"dobby","title":"Dobby Looms","updated_at":"2020-12-18T10:45:55+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer or Mechanical - No more tie-ups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDobby looms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dobby loom has a dobby mechanism, which is used to program the harness combinations for the weave pattern. Dobby is short for “draw boy” which refers to the weaver’s helper who was used to control the warp thread by pulling on draw threads. The dobby mechanism replaces the treadle\/lam combination of the traditional floor looms. The performance of a multi-harness loom is vastly improved by using a dobby mechanism, as it overcomes the major problems associated with the use of a large number of treadles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dobby loom allows you to select the combination of harnesses for every shed opening you wish to make. The great advantage of a dobby loom is that it avoids the necessity and the labor involved in making multiple tie-ups to treadle positioned underneath a loom. An investment in a Louët Dobby ensures many years of comfortable and productive weaving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mechanical dobby is a program bar with pegs system. The numbered holes in the program bars correspond with harnesses of the loom. If you want a harness to be raised, you place a peg in the corresponding hole of the program bar. Your series of program bars can be as long as you like; however, if the number of program bars becomes very large, you may want to consider an electronic dobby. The electronic dobby will give you almost unlimited harness combinations using a computer and software from Fiberworks PCW, Patternland, Weavemaker, Weave It, WeavePoint or Pro Weave, which all work with the Louët electronic interface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy treadling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth Octado and Megado looms feature a countermarch shed. This is accomplished by raising the back beam at the same time as the shafts are being raised. The beam movement also compensates for changes in warp tension as the shed is made. An innovative construction ensures the action of the well balanced pedal to be very light in operation. This main pedal and also the optional weaving bench are adjustable in height to accommodate the weaver’s physical requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with our Delta and Spring looms, Octado and Megado have the Louët sprung breast beam, a unique warp tension control system, which allows the weaver to set and check the warp tension each time the warp is advanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese innovative design features give our Octado and Megado looms an indisputable advantage over other competitive products. No other multi-harness loom treadles as light and creates as large a shed, even with a very high tension on the warp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-07-07T11:34:46+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Weaving Loom Type_Computer Dobby"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Weaving Loom Type_Mechanical Dobby"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Dobby Loom"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2019-06-08T00:53:39+10:00","alt":null,"width":800,"height":476,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/computerdobby2onmegado.jpg?v=1559919219"}},{"id":58173980730,"handle":"floor-looms","title":"Floor Looms","updated_at":"2020-12-17T20:02:34+10:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLouet Floor Looms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloor looms are ideal for the weaver looking to weave longer or wider projects. The floor looms we offer range in size from 70cm to 130cm, the width you choose will depend on the width of the fabric you want to weave. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally weaving on a floor loom is faster as the shafts are operated by the weavers feet, freeing up the arms to concentrate on throwing the shuttle. Our floor looms start with a minimum of 4 weaving shafts and increase up to 12 shafts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Louet looms are built to last without being overly heavy. All of our floor looms are equipped with Texsolv heddles, for lightweight operation. Louet floor looms come partly assembled and have an illustrated assembly guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe David is a popular small floor loom that looks modest but surpasses many large floor looms in functional quality. Spring and Delta have a parallel countermarch system for harness action and a moving breast beam to control the tension of the warp, which makes them easy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloor looms are generally pre-ordered with Louet. Timing usually does not exceed 12 weeks, however, do not hesitate to contact us for timing or to assist in determining which loom suits your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2018-05-25T18:27:50+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2019-06-08T00:49:51+10:00","alt":"Floor weaving looms in a range of sizes and shaft harness options","width":3199,"height":4000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/S_LouetDavidfloorweavingloom8shaft90cmAustraliafromThreadCollective1.jpg?v=1559918992"}},{"id":155667398714,"handle":"louet-octado","title":"Louet Octado Dobby - 8 Shaft Computer or Mechanical | Louet","updated_at":"2020-12-18T07:01:17+10:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2020-01-20T08:31:04+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Weaving Loom Name_Louet Octado"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":164222435386,"handle":"weaving-looms","title":"Weaving Looms - Find your perfect loom!","updated_at":"2021-01-15T13:00:37+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eWeave your way!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wanted to weave your own cloth? Thread Collective offers a range of \u003cstrong\u003eweaving looms\u003c\/strong\u003e that will suit every style and budget. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn to weave or have been weaving for years, Thread Collective will have a loom for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur range includes\u003cstrong\u003e frame looms\u003c\/strong\u003e for modern textured weaving. \u003cstrong\u003eTapestry looms\u003c\/strong\u003e for creating home decor works of art. \u003cstrong\u003eInkle looms\u003c\/strong\u003e for bands. \u003cstrong\u003eRigid heddle\u003c\/strong\u003e looms are a great way to learn, allowing you to create home decor pieces and wearable scarves. If you want to do something a little bit more complex, a \u003cstrong\u003etable loom\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great way to go. Operated by shafts, a table loom allows you to have more control over your final design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloor looms\u003c\/strong\u003e are a great choice when you want to weave longer lengths, and the advantage is that each shaft is controlled by treadles on the floor, allowing for much faster weaving. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking to step up to the next level have a look at our \u003cstrong\u003edobby looms\u003c\/strong\u003e, we have both mechanical and computerised models available, allowing you to create the most complex of patterns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Collective stocks Louet weaving looms from the Netherlands, Ashford weaving looms from New Zealand and Leclerc looms from Canada. If you are not sure what you are looking for, we are happy to assist you over the phone. Contact us to arrange an appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Collective also stocks a range of accessories, weaving shuttles, warping boards and mills, and much more designed to bring your ideas to life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2020-09-11T12:21:41+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Weaving Loom"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2020-09-14T21:29:28+10:00","alt":"Weaving Looms For Sale Australia","width":2048,"height":512,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/collections\/Weaving-looms-cover.jpg?v=1600082969"}}]
