Ashford Table Loom 4 Shaft - 60cm Weaving Loom
If a full-size floor loom feels overwhelming or out of reach, the Ashford 4 Shaft Table Loom offers the ideal balance of versatility and portability. It is foldable, beginner-friendly, and powerful enough to grow with your weaving journey.
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Every weaver deserves a loom that works with them, one that feels like a trusted companion, not an obstacle. The Ashford Table Loom 4 Shaft (60cm) offers just that: a thoughtfully designed, portable loom that meets you where you are, whether you're just getting started or refining your skills.
You’ll love how easy it is to set up and fold away, even with your project in place, making it perfect for guild meetings, workshops, or simply reclaiming your dining table. The overhead beater with automatic bounce-back feels smooth and responsive, keeping your rhythm steady and your edges clean. And thanks to the optional built-in shuttle race, you can enjoy a more fluid weaving experience with every pass of the shuttle.
This loom encourages confidence and creativity, letting you focus less on logistics and more on the feel of fibres, the flow of colour, and the joy of watching your cloth grow under your fingertips. Whether you're crafting your first tea towel or experimenting with twill patterns, this loom is your steady, reliable partner, portable, practical, and full of potential.
Key Features & Benefits
- 60cm weaving width, versatile for scarves, tea towels, and more
- Compact and foldable design, store or transport with ease
- Overhead beater with automatic bounce-back for smooth weaving
- Factory lacquered finish, beautiful and durable
- The included shuttle race accessory enhances shuttle control and speed
- Ideal for both beginners and experienced weavers
- Supports a wide variety of weaving techniques and patterns
- Ashford Table Loom 4 Shaft (60cm weaving width)
- 10dpi stainless steel reed
- 2 lacquered stick shuttles (56cm)
- 480 Texsolv heddles
- Threading hook
- Cross and warp sticks
- Learn to Weave booklet
- Shuttle Race
- Weaving width: 60cm (24")
- Number of shafts: 4
- Material: Lacquered beech hardwood
- Assembly: Required
- Reed included: 10dpi (40/10) stainless steel
- Heddles: 480 Swedish Texsolv, 22cm (8.6")
Shuttles: 2 x 56cm (22”) lacquered stick shuttles
Ashford - Winding a Warp
Learn how to wind a warp with Ashford's tools. This foundational weaving skill is demonstrated clearly for both new and experienced weavers.
How to put a warp on your table loom Pt 1
This tutorial shows how to begin warping your Ashford table loom, including threading and tensioning tips to ensure a solid start.
Ashford - How to put a warp on your table loom - Part 2
In Part 2, continue the process of warping your Ashford table loom, with detailed guidance on sleying the reed and final setup.
No, the Ashford 4-shaft table loom is not designed for shaft upgrades; consider purchasing an 8-shaft model if you anticipate needing more shafts.
Yes, Ashford offers optional stands for their table looms, providing comfortable weaving height and stability. It can be purchased here https://threadcollective.com.au/products/ashford-table-loom-stand.
The Katie Loom is more compact with a 30cm weaving width, suitable for travel and sampling; the 60cm table loom offers a wider weaving width for larger projects.
This loom accommodates a variety of projects, including scarves, shawls, table runners, and fabric for garments.
The overhead beater, with the automatic bounceback, provides a great shed, aids in producing a consistent beat and thus improves fabric uniformity, enhancing the quality of your weaving.
Ashford offers stainless steel reeds in various dents (6, 8, 10, 12, and 16 dpi) compatible with this loom. You may also weave with narrower or wider reeds if they fit the beater's height dimensions; however, it may not provide the best weaving experience. Using a reed that’s either too wide or too narrow for your project could result in a less ideal beat (how tightly or loosely the weft is pushed against the warp), affecting the overall texture and appearance of your woven piece.
Absolutely, its user-friendly design makes it ideal for both beginners and experienced weavers.
The Brooklyn model, at 40cm, is more economical in its build (ply sides) and designed as a stepping-stone for rigid heddle weavers; the 60cm table loom offers a wider weaving width and all-over beech hardwood construction.
Regular dusting and occasional application of a suitable wood conditioner will maintain its lacquered finish; ensure moving parts are kept clean and free from debris.
Yes, by selecting an appropriate reed and ends per inch, you can weave with fine threads effectively.