tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post5501340958042637035..comments2023-10-22T11:56:39.997-04:00Comments on DEEP END OF THE LOOM: Thanks for all the comments and help.DEEP END OF THE LOOMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01010018190905285835noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-61973282228734650002010-07-24T21:18:18.657-04:002010-07-24T21:18:18.657-04:00The 5th picture down, the piece of metal that is n...The 5th picture down, the piece of metal that is near the floor and on both sides of the frame, is for a long square wooden footrest. You can put it close to the frame, or out a little from the frame, depending on what is comfortable for you. Just put it in the matching "slot" on each side. I can send you pics of mine if you want. <br /><br />If you need to remove rust that doesn't come off with steel wool, I highly recommend Evapo-Rust. It's water-based, nontoxic and can be used over and over again. Not cheap, but is good for a long time. I found some (1 qt) at my auto store, I think it was Advance Auto. This was recommended to me by some very respected weavers. Does a great job. check this link: http://www.theruststore.com/Evapo-Rust-Gallon-P1C1.aspx<br /><br />BevBevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893097212281435313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-7382723930665811702010-07-22T19:27:15.674-04:002010-07-22T19:27:15.674-04:00I think your loom is a jack, and Sarah will be a h...I think your loom is a jack, and Sarah will be a huge help for you! I bought a Macomber CP11 at an estate sale, and she has been so helpful, plus she can provide just about any part you are missing at a very reasonable price. Have a wonderful time getting acquainted with your new loom!<br /><br />Deb in N TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-90718331426590738482010-07-22T16:51:36.402-04:002010-07-22T16:51:36.402-04:00Please tell us all about restoring your loom. I k...Please tell us all about restoring your loom. I know I'd love to hear all about it. I love hearing about someone saving a loom!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691487505776835956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-12918096417171656202010-07-22T13:43:41.899-04:002010-07-22T13:43:41.899-04:00Thank you for saving that loom's life! So man...Thank you for saving that loom's life! So many of them get trashed and it's a total shame. You did good, girl!Benitahttp://www.basicallybenita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-64416592363487256652010-07-22T12:22:19.083-04:002010-07-22T12:22:19.083-04:00The wooden dowel thingy near the lams is to help y...The wooden dowel thingy near the lams is to help you when you're doing the tie-up. You use that to press down the lam/shaft so that you can hook into it. Exactly how you do the tie-up will depend on the lams you have. Sarah can help identify that when the time comes. <br /><br />I'm 99% sure you have a jack loom. From the limited pics you've posted, it looks exactly like my Macomber and mine is definitely a jack. Oh, Sarah's blog has a post about how to identify your loom based on the serial number (you posted a pic of yours) so go back to her blog. I don't think Macomber ever made countermarche looms....Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14383531717414574276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-80559807654896272382010-07-22T09:39:59.482-04:002010-07-22T09:39:59.482-04:00I should mention that if your shafts are attached ...I should mention that if your shafts are attached to pulleys, then you have a counterbalance loom.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-8946531775999177732010-07-22T09:35:49.149-04:002010-07-22T09:35:49.149-04:00Bety, it's hard to tell from your photos becau...Bety, it's hard to tell from your photos because you are still in the process of setting it up. A countermarche loom will have two sets of lamms, upper and lower. Each treadle has to be tied to both an upper lamm and a lower. A jack loom only has one set. <br /><br />The jacks on a countermarche loom will be overhead, on a jack loom they are attached to the lamms under the shafts. <br /><br />When I bought my countermarche loom, I did a blog post comparing it with my jack loom. I don't know if it would be helpful since you have a different make of loom, but the post is <a href="http://leighsfiberjournal.blogspot.com/2007/06/comparing-looms-jack-countermarche.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> if you want to take a look. <br /><br />All that aside, you will learn so much about looms and weaving as you figure all this out.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-34902497156049513542010-07-22T07:28:01.551-04:002010-07-22T07:28:01.551-04:00Blog friends stick together no matter what...........Blog friends stick together no matter what.........Delighted Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289187765260532813noreply@blogger.com