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ClaireUK

OK, I think an Ashford RH is the way to go.

Nest Question:

There seem to be lots of different heddle sizes, 5, 7.5, 10 etc. How do I work out what size I want? I will be mainly using 4 ply sool to start with and thicker but would like the option to do thinner if possible. Should I buy a few?

Also, I'm thinking of a 24" loom but again, I dont know how to work out what width. I think a 32" one will be too big for my available working space. Is the 16" impractically small?

I will be primarily making rectangles to sew together in strips for garments and DH has a 50" chest!!!!

Claire UK

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pictish · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 2:18 pm Post subject:

I am not an expert Claire but here goes - I actually have the smallest 16" size not the 24" (I realise now Embarassed

) and I think it came with a 7.5 dent reed which is ok for up to aran I think and I bought a 10 dent for 4 Ply and finer weaving. The 16" will do a cushion cover width but if you're wanting to make larger pieces of fabric I would say go for the 24" - it's only a few £s more.

The best thing to do is speak to someone who sells them. Twistfibre are very good and ask to speak to Peter - he's the weaving expert. They are reasonably competitive, often have them in stock or can get them and can post on to you. They are here
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ClaireUK · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:47 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all the input.. They are going to Woolfest so I will be able to ask intelligent questions now. (I Hope!!)

Claire UK
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pictish · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:48 pm Post subject:

Yeah they'll be there and usually take some looms so you might be able to see them there Cool

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