tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post6183757901222500955..comments2023-11-12T08:05:57.753-05:00Comments on Macomber Looms and Me: Hoist, scrape, dust, mend, then breathe and weaveSarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-90341639738251073562012-06-21T10:56:50.921-04:002012-06-21T10:56:50.921-04:00Hi Sarah,
Thanks for the work you did at Haystack...Hi Sarah, <br />Thanks for the work you did at Haystack. I was there last summer as an assistant to the weaving course. The best we could do is get the looms cleaned up a bit so people could start weaving. The looms were in desperate need of TLC. Thank you! Thank you! Weavers for the coming years will appreciate your time and effort. <br /><br />MaryMary Kircherhttp://woventranslations.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-21835786914553377302012-06-18T09:37:37.058-04:002012-06-18T09:37:37.058-04:00In response to anonymous who needs photos of how t...In response to anonymous who needs photos of how to do the tie ups: try these links:<br />http://macomberloomsandme.blogspot.com/2009/05/down-under-story-of-hooks-and-treadles.html<br /><br />http://macomberloomsandme.blogspot.com/2009/09/down-below-and-wise-words.htmlSarah D. Haskellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-21782530210667247082012-06-17T21:43:13.571-04:002012-06-17T21:43:13.571-04:00Done, Sarah. Thanks for the tips!Done, Sarah. Thanks for the tips!Peg Cherrehttp://www.secondwindjewelry.com/jewelry-weaving-blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-24416684638683917272012-06-17T21:13:30.140-04:002012-06-17T21:13:30.140-04:00I have recently purchased a used macomber loom. I...I have recently purchased a used macomber loom. I cannot figure out how to attach the treadles to the "whatevers" so that when you step on the treadles the harnesses lift. Some parts had to be taken apart to ship it across the country. Anyone have any photos they can share? It certainly would be a big help!<br /><br />< : 3 )~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-76181953803119374392012-06-16T16:44:36.325-04:002012-06-16T16:44:36.325-04:00Perhaps your team might want to try using painters...Perhaps your team might want to try using painters tape as it leaves no residue. a weaver recommended it to me and it works.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-66814750297254607742012-06-16T13:10:27.055-04:002012-06-16T13:10:27.055-04:00Hi Peg:
uh oh is right, but no worries. Simply wip...Hi Peg:<br />uh oh is right, but no worries. Simply wipe as much of the offending oil off as you can. Try using a cloth dampened with some oil free cleaner to help remove any extra oil. Then apply the silicon. The most harm comes when the offending oil sits there and gums up with dust.Sarah D. Haskellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-17229046503070644042012-06-15T19:16:02.085-04:002012-06-15T19:16:02.085-04:00One summer when I was a child-this would be over 5...One summer when I was a child-this would be over 50 years ago-my mother took a weaving class at Haystack. My sister & I stayed back on the farm where we were boarding. I don't remember ever going to Haystack but someplace I have the woven placemat my mom made that summer.<br />Thanks for the tips on cleaning. I believe my 10H Macomber is from the 70s.Tobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01804104067288875475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-21998494464770624922012-06-15T17:11:08.740-04:002012-06-15T17:11:08.740-04:00Uh oh. I sprayed a cloth with WD40 and rubbed it ...Uh oh. I sprayed a cloth with WD40 and rubbed it on the heddle bars. What should I do now?Peg Cherrehttp://www.secondwindjewelry.com/jewelry-weaving-blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-68060543825540510772012-06-15T16:50:13.550-04:002012-06-15T16:50:13.550-04:00Sarah. You look cool as a young 'un. So now th...Sarah. You look cool as a young 'un. So now that Haystack has these beautifully cleaned and spiffied-up looms, will you be offering a weaving class at Haystack. Can we take over the Textile Studio for a Fiber-Bee? Good work. Christine—Maine FiberartsChristine Macchihttp://www.mainefiberarts.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-55791120499593681692012-06-15T16:18:09.530-04:002012-06-15T16:18:09.530-04:00I love the pictures of the looms being lowered dow...I love the pictures of the looms being lowered down from the loft! AND the maintenance list. I am so bad for just jumping into weaving...rather then doing much needed "routine" maintenance on my, 3(!) old macombers!Anna M. Brannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02891156072805878934noreply@blogger.com