Inkle Loom

[rkmeyer]

My wife is interested in learning how to weave on an Inkle Loom. Is there any how to books etc. available on weaving.
I would also need plans to build one if anybody has such a thing.
Thanks,
Dusty :wink:

 

[chipper]

I've built a bunch of them, Ping me off line and I'll send you plans and a mini book or two.

Basically I bought some 1" wooden dowels and used my 1" hole saw to fit everything together.

You'll be amazed at how easy it was to do. I made a bunch of them for my daughters school.

One note of caution, make sure the dowels are all square and plumb. If they aren't, the inkles start coming out all twisty. (one side's longer than the other)

Regards
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[rkmeyer]

Thanks Loyd,
Ya know, nobody likes twisted Inkles. :haha:
Dusty :wink:

 

[pichou]

The "big heads" say inkle looms are not PC, but what they don't say is, the product of a inkle loom is indistinguishable from any other narrow 2 harness or tape type loom.

So the only challenge is to come up with pc designs. :wink:

 

[rkmeyer]

She will have to learn how and then find the PC patterns.
Thanks Pichou,
Dusty :wink:

 

[chipper]

I included all that in the stuff I sent. It actually shows a bunch of different types of designs and how to weave them.
Regards

 

[rkmeyer]

:bow: Thanks Loyd. I'm sure she will enjoy doing the weaving, I'll let you know.
Dusty :wink:

 

[chipper]

I would start looking for used spinning wheels, looms, wool cards, niddy noddy's, ball winders, drop spindles, drum carders, shuttles and a vast array of other things I can't spell.

I thought muzzleloading required a mountain load of expensive equipment. Fiber arts are addicting and it's really expensive. A starter loom is like $3000-$6000. A spinning wheel costs $500. Better get that check book handy.

Regards
Loyd

 

[dlpowell]

You Tube has weaving videos especially Inkle weaving. Do a google search for weaving, linen thread, etc... Lot's of free info. Built my loom from spare wood and screws. O cost.

 

[rkmeyer]

Thanks Guys,
The check book has been sent to Washington so I guess I'll Have to use DIY. :cursing:
Dusty :wink:

 

[alrany187]

My wife is interested in learning how to weave on an Inkle Loom. Is there any how to books etc. available on weaving.
I would also need plans to build one if anybody has such a thing.
Thanks,
Dusty :wink:

An excellent book on the subject is "Inkle Weaving" by Helene Bress. Youn can get it from Townsend at http://jas-townsend.com/product_info.php?products_id=573&osCsid=79808add941635c01e124f025699e3ee

it discuss the full spectrum of inkle weaving and shows plans for both table and floor inkle looms.

 

[chipper]

I have some free pdf's that explain every thing pretty well. I'm happy to send those out if you ping me.
That is a nice book by the way. I'm personally just really cheap.

Regards

 

[deanscamaro]

Here is a picture of my homemade Inkle loom, which I made from general guidelines. It really isn't hard and can be made easily from simple tools. I might change some small dimensions, but not much.

 

[dodgecity]

That's exactly what I want...Thanks Deano

 

[deanscamaro]

Let me know if I can provide any advice in making a loom.
:hatsoff:

 

[dodgecity]

Thanks again deano. I'll probably get busy on it in the workshop this weekend. If I run into any problems I'll give you a holler.

 

[alrany187]

Here is a picture of my homemade Inkle loom, which I made from general guidelines. It really isn't hard and can be made easily from simple tools. I might change some small dimensions, but not much.

Nice loom! What is the max length and width you can weave with it?

 

[deanscamaro]

The capacity for length is one thing I would change on a future version. I would raise the tall, end portion to spread the pegs upward and also bring the front tension bar adjustment further forward. Both those things would add to the approximate 50" capacity I have now. I think the width is only limited by the length of the pegs, which are approximately 8". The problem is that when you add the warps, only a certain number will fit on the pegs before you start weaving, even though when you weave it will narrow down as it begins to tighten up. I'm guessing I could get about a 3" width now.

:v :v

 

[chipper]

I've seen folks make these so they set on the floor between the operators legs. You can weave a strap long enough to wrap around an elephant with a loom that size.
Regards

 

[deanscamaro]

Totally agree, but I had no requirement for something that size and wanted to fit it into the space of a normal house and workspace. You can build something to do anything you have a desire to fabricate.
:hatsoff: