tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78144153774359516342024-03-13T15:42:09.790-04:00Macomber Looms and MeNews, tips and information about Macomber Looms and what's happening in my York, Maine studioSarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-19886480464574964532020-12-21T09:19:00.000-05:002020-12-21T09:19:32.823-05:0024" 8 Harness CPJ Macomber for sale<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Zeys5_qQ3M/X-CtDWSlniI/AAAAAAAA3u8/PK6kOxEGgaw0mFOfwGeCUjLWJ251LhwYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Zeys5_qQ3M/X-CtDWSlniI/AAAAAAAA3u8/PK6kOxEGgaw0mFOfwGeCUjLWJ251LhwYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_9322.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p style="display: inline !important;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IJKHwqC8KM0/X-CtBtiTDMI/AAAAAAAA3us/Hkj4tiMERCoNC-2tvDTChTnjd7s5buITgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_9319.jpg" /> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">24" 8 Harness Macomber CPJ Portable Loom for sale.</span></b></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;">Double back beams with friction brake and warp separator.</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;">4 reeds, storage box, 2 sets lease sticks, dozens of super hooks, raddle.</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;">Excellent condition.</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;">Valued at $2050.00</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;">Asking $1200.</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;">Pick up in York Maine.</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SqK7EIWyEDE/X-CtDUo6XBI/AAAAAAAA3u4/u1kWMTJfYXQQiMfNCXJSLlaeBUDMBwJNACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SqK7EIWyEDE/X-CtDUo6XBI/AAAAAAAA3u4/u1kWMTJfYXQQiMfNCXJSLlaeBUDMBwJNACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_9320.jpg" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1bxBBvLJzeg/X-CtB4We3hI/AAAAAAAA3uw/5SWyeWseDMMYmL1XjrMZIlBSIz5LRpAuQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1bxBBvLJzeg/X-CtB4We3hI/AAAAAAAA3uw/5SWyeWseDMMYmL1XjrMZIlBSIz5LRpAuQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_9318.jpg" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2oPo-uDMR-U/X-CtDt7HzaI/AAAAAAAA3vA/Lyl3IR4VDzYbKYT-XX4BuxAmF8-hI6rmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2oPo-uDMR-U/X-CtDt7HzaI/AAAAAAAA3vA/Lyl3IR4VDzYbKYT-XX4BuxAmF8-hI6rmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_9321.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Zeys5_qQ3M/X-CtDWSlniI/AAAAAAAA3u8/PK6kOxEGgaw0mFOfwGeCUjLWJ251LhwYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><p></p></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p4uT6ozxL_8/X-CtB4r8U_I/AAAAAAAA3u0/fuDjZOQloSYNQ9yGykfaDPkoXMmfMzacwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p4uT6ozxL_8/X-CtB4r8U_I/AAAAAAAA3u0/fuDjZOQloSYNQ9yGykfaDPkoXMmfMzacwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_9316.jpg" /></a></div></div>Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-59146405969552155882020-05-11T19:15:00.000-04:002020-05-11T19:15:31.337-04:00I can hardly believe it!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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This year marks my 50th year as a weaver.<br />
And one of the gifts I gave myself is a new loom! Yes! I ordered a new loom from Macomber in the fall of 2018 - and it was ready this winter. But because I was away in Indonesia until late March - it was not delivered until last month, April.<br />
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Here is my new loom just after it arrived - harnesses still not installed. This loom is 48" with two beams, and 8 harnesses.<br />
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My old 56" loom - that was with me from the time I graduated from RISD until now - has a new home in a weaving studio in Boston.<br />
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So life goes on! The "Shelter at Home" requirements from the Pandemic, have given me long stretches of time to dig into new works, to complete ones that I started in Bali and warp the new loom.<br />
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I never get tired of weaving. <br />
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One of he highlights from last year was a one person show at <a href="https://theweavingworkshop.com/" target="_blank">The Common Thread Gallery</a> This was a huge honor and I have a sweet little catalogue (7" square hardbound) that I am selling for $20 incl. shipping within the US. Please click in the BUY NOW button to purchase one.<br />
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With much gratitude for your support - Sarah<br />
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Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-82645722096474516422020-02-01T21:51:00.001-05:002020-02-01T21:51:21.576-05:00Traveling opens your heartI am on a three month sabbatical in Bali and SE Asia. While here I’m trying to meet dyers, spinners and weavers, as well as batik and basket makers. Even though I speak very little Indonesian the common language of thread reaches across the language barrier.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A gorgeous traditional indigo ikat.</td></tr>
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Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-2012639239042379722019-06-24T15:50:00.002-04:002019-06-24T15:50:59.662-04:0056" Loom for sale<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;"><b>Macomber 56” Loom for sale $3,000</b></span></div>
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<li style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">4 - 56" Stainless Steel Reeds = 5, 12, 15, and 18 EPI </span></li>
<li style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Total value = $13,000.00</span></li>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">This loom has been lovingly used for over 40 years by one weaver. It has been maintained and serviced regularly. </span></div>
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Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-50776046591443109902018-06-01T10:40:00.000-04:002018-06-01T10:41:16.934-04:00New chapter for old loom<br />
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After much thought and consideration, I had Eddie come to my studio to help me "downsize"my 56" 16 H Macomber. As some of you saw I tried to sell this amazing loom a couple of years ago. She did not sell.<br />
I thought ... <i>"Why not convert her into the loom that will work for me now?"</i> I no longer use multi-harnesses for complex weaves. I no longer need all 16H. I no longer need a compressed air or computer based system.<br />
So Eddie helped me strip her down to what will serve my needs. She is now an 8 H loom with no computer aided system. She still has the two beams and double brakes and still weaves 56". I am happy -- and I can feel this loom sighing.<br />
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She is covered with scars from all the different holes that have been drilled into her over the years. From the first Electronic Singe Pedal with a compressed air tank mounted on the side of her castle, to the Designer's Delight CAD system mounted on her upper castle and to the CAD/CAM Dobby Air System -- she has carried me well through the 70s, 80s, 90s, and now 2000s. Forty two years of weaving faithfully, consistently and diligently. And now she gets a new life - a little gentler, a little less complicated and a little weathered from all the years of hard work. <br />
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Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-55300521961375460262016-11-21T12:06:00.002-05:002016-11-21T12:06:16.174-05:00Letting Go - 16 H 56" air dobby Loom for sale To be fully alive in one's body, to be an active participant in this physical world requires one to let go and say good bye to objects, people and situations. <br />
After much reflection I have decided to let go of my beloved 56" 16Harness air dobby Macomber Loom. I've had her since graduation from RISD (1976). <br />
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<strong><u>MACOMBER AIR DOBBY LOOM FOR SALE</u></strong></div>
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~ Model B4E Serial # 2498 Built 1976</div>
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~ 56 Weaving width, 16 Harnesses</div>
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~ Two plain beams, warp separator</div>
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~ Double brakes on cloth beam and upper warp beam (friction brake)</div>
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~ Beater handle</div>
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~ 4 - 56" reeds = 5, 12, 15, 18 EPI</div>
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Fully operational air dobby system = power supply, air system/solenoids, FiberWorks weaving software for Windows, Asus netbook included.</div>
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~ 2 drafting lights</div>
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~ Leclerc 38" bench</div>
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~<span style="color: black;"> <strong>Total Value = $13,817.00</strong></span></div>
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This loom has been lovingly used for over 40 years by one weaver. It has been maintained and serviced regularly. The air dobby system is highly desirable for this width loom - as the harnesses are constructed of solid steel and very heavy.</div>
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Please contact me for more information and any interest. THANK YOU!</div>
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I am ever grateful for everyone's support of this blog and your purchase of my manual. And in case you are wondering ---<strong><span style="color: black;"><em> I AM NOT QUITTING WEAVING!</em></span></strong></div>
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<br />Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-41358764965265138032016-04-14T13:27:00.001-04:002016-04-14T13:27:41.948-04:00It's time.<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
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How did I get here? <br />
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As a young person I did not give a thought to growing up or growing old. However, last week I signed up for Social Security and Medicare. </div>
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I would say I got here with luck, good fortune, good genes and perseverance, discipline and commitment. Oh yes.......and <strong><em>the support of many beautiful people</em></strong>.</div>
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I've been a sales rep for Macomber Looms for over 30 years (exclamation point here) and have woven on a Macomber Loom for over 45 years. I created this blog in 2009 as a way to help bring more visibility to the company as well as increase my sales. For the past year plus Macomber has had the capable Meredith on board. </div>
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So it is time for me to bring this chapter to a close. I am NOT going to stop weaving and stitching - in fact I want more time to focus on my own work. I want to put more effort into my community art projects like <a href="http://www.wellused,wellloved.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">"Well Used, Well Loved"</a>. Given that the numbers of hours per day is still only 24, I am letting go of certain aspects of my work load. One of those is this blog and my sales/service for Macomber Looms.</div>
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If you are an old customer of mine - please feel free to call or email me - you've got my contact info. However you will notice I have removed that info from the blog. I will no longer be actively selling for them and no longer be assisting with loom problems. Please call the shop directly for this support - 207-363-2808.</div>
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It's been a wonderful run. <strong><span style="color: #f1c232;">Thank you ALL</span></strong> for your support, your orders and your purchase of the manual. <span style="color: #e06666;"><strong><em>YES- the manual will still be available on the blog as a purchase via PayPal</em></strong></span>. But I will not be doing any more updates.</div>
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You can still keep up with my work via my FB page - Sarah D. Haskell or my <a href="http://www.sarahhaskell.com/" target="_blank">website</a></div>
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Happy weaving ~ and stay beautiful.</div>
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Love, Sarah</div>
Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-19019419445740709392016-02-08T15:25:00.003-05:002016-02-08T15:26:32.364-05:00Twinkle toes <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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The foot rest or foot rail or the B4 and B5 Macomber Looms has a very specific purpose. The treadles are hinged at the back of the loom - this is what gives the Macomber such good leverage and ease in lifting multiple harnesses for complex weaves. The foot rest allows you to leave your foot (when in the resting position) at the same height as your treadle. Then when you are ready to use that foot to engage with a treadle - you simply slide it towards the back of the loom and step down.<br />
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This photo is of my 56" which has the air dobby and thus the treadles are covered with a protective box. The other picture is of my 40" - a more typical foot rest set up. <br />
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There's an update on the treadle detecting device called <a href="http://www.loftyfiber.com/blog" target="_blank">TempoTreadle</a>. Dawne has added many new features to the software and says she never will weave without it now! <a href="http://www.loftyfiber.com/blog" target="_blank">Check out her website</a> and let her know if you are interested in giving one a trial.<br />
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Lastly - my newest community art project <a href="http://wellusedwellloved.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">"Well Used, Well Loved"</a> is fully launched. Eight hand-woven towels have traveled to households from London to Oregon. Kozo paper has traveled from Florida to Maine, to Texas and Washington, to North Carolina and New Hampshire. About 50 people are engaged in a compelling conversation about age and beauty. We have a close FB group for our discussions - but a <a href="http://wellusedwellloved.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">public blog</a>. Please check it out.<br />
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Happy weaving to all ~ Sarah<br />
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Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-3180036365603616132016-01-09T11:53:00.000-05:002016-01-09T11:57:32.760-05:00Weaving in a new community art project!<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt;">I am seeking 8 individuals or households to "adopt" a
hand-woven linen towel to use for six months. You will be asked to record
periodic reflections and observations in a small journal that will be provided.
Each site will be invited to have a "kitchen table conversation" with
me at least once during the time period.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt;">At the end of the six months, I will collect the used towel,
exchanging it for a new towel as a thank you for participating in the project.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt;">The eight </span><em><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><strong>Well Used and Well
Loved</strong></span></em><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> towels will be the centerpiece for an installation grounded in
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt;">If you are interested I will ask you to sign a participation
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Please visit the project blog and my website for more info.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.wellusedwellloved.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;">www.wellusedwellloved.blogspot.com</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://sarahhaskell.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;">http://sarahhaskell.com</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.sarahhaskell.com/sarah/visitor/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;">Please contact me ifyou are interested in participating in this project.</span></a></div>
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Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-80307782155690174092015-12-05T17:47:00.001-05:002015-12-05T17:47:59.379-05:00So clever!Every now and then I have weavers share with me something that they have built to help with either weaving or warping their loom. This blog post will highlight two inventions that assist weavers to be more efficient warping alone and more accurate with long treadling sequences. <br />
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The first adaptation is a device built by local weaver Dawne Wimbrowe and a colleague - she calls this device <strong>Tempo Treadle</strong>. Here is a quote from her blog that helps explain what it does for weavers <em>- "TempoTreadle is a very unique solution for hand weavers with traditional looms who want just a bit of technology to help make the weaving process more enjoyable, without fear of treadling mistakes. </em><br />
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Here is a <a href="http://www.loftyfiber.com/blog" target="_blank">link to Dawne's blog</a> that will help explain it all! Please it check out!<br />
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The second adaptation called <a href="http://weavolution.com/group/home-built-equipment/diy-warping-trapeze-19615" target="_blank">Trapeze Warping</a> - is especially for those who find warping long warps alone a challenge. I think this set-up has been around a while - but it is new to me! Check out the above link to Weavolution for the discussion on this style of warping that uses weights and distance to create a steady tension for warping on your loom. There are also <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08XMo0yRYWE" target="_blank">videos on UTube</a> and <a href="http://katimeek.blogspot.com/p/warp-with-trapeze-and-dance-with-your.html" target="_blank">books on this topic.</a><br />
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The trapeze set up here is on loom in Holliston, MA. The cool thing is that this trapeze was built from recycled parts - including the boom from a small sail boat!<br />
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Both of these adaptions might be beneficial for you and your weaving! Let me know what you think! Meanwhile in my own studio - I am back from my solo studio time at <a href="http://www.hambidge.org/" target="_blank">Hambidge</a>. What an amazing experience - I think that subject warrants its own blog post! <br />
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Since I have been home I have been working on launching a new community art project called <a href="http://www.sarahhaskell.com/2015/12/well-used-well-loved/" target="_blank">"Well Used, Well Loved" </a>- a project that explores age and beauty via hand-woven dishtowels.<br />
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More soon!<br />
SarahSarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-83644015565659104102015-09-29T10:14:00.000-04:002015-09-29T17:15:37.795-04:00Heddle Up! Road Trip!<div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
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Adding, removing and moving heddles is perhaps my least favorite part of setting up a loom. Recently I got a call from one of my customers who was having trouble with her harnesses not raising evenly - and after much detective work it turns out that she had too many heddles on one side of the harnesses. <br />
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Long story made very short here ......heddles should be evenly divided (right/left) and you should not have so many extras that they impair a straight path of your warp from front to back. One of the "golden rules" that I tell beginning weavers - is that your warp wants to go from the back of the loom to the front in as straight a course as possible. Too many heddles (or too many on one side) will impede this straight line front to back.<br />
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Ok - now you know that adding and subtracting heddles is part of your routine loom program. This past week I had to add heddles to two new harnesses that I added to my 40" loom. <br />
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The first step is to remove the harness from the loom by simply unhooking the S hooks and chains. Lay the harness flat on large table. Then unclip the heddle bar from the center and sides of the harness and slide the heddle bar to one side <br />
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Match up the heddle bar on the harness and the transfer bar with the new heddles. Now you can easily slide the heddles on to the heddle bar. Be sure to clip everything back up when you're done.<br />
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To remove heddles - follow the same set up steps by placing the harness on a table. And instead of sliding new heddles on to the harness - slid them off - on to a heddle transfer bar. <br />
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In June I wrote another <a href="http://macomberloomsandme.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-right-and-left-of-heddles-bars.html" target="_blank">blog post about heddles and heddle bars</a> Please explore that entry for more heddle information.<br />
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On another note - and a pretty darn exciting one -- I will be an artist in residence at the <a href="http://www.hambidge.org/about.html" target="_blank">Hambidge Center in Rabun Gap, GA.</a> I will be there for two weeks, plus the long scenic drive from Maine to Georgia. During my time there I will be focusing on embroidering on my hand-woven linens as well as drawing and exploring the environs. <br />
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Also please check out my new <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Sarah-D-Haskell-1629405067331601/timeline/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel" target="_blank">Face Book public page - just for my art! </a><br />
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Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-46700184423432322712015-07-02T20:42:00.001-04:002015-07-02T20:43:16.478-04:00New Price List<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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After three years - Macomber Looms has finally raised their prices. This is about a 10 -12% hike in prices across the board - for looms as well as parts. It's been way over due as much of the manufacturing costs have risen for building the looms and parts. So here you have it the new prices lists.<br />
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As always - I TRULY appreciate your ordering parts and looms through me. I am a self employed weaver and your orders help me stay alfoat.<br />
In gratitude ~ Sarah<br />
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I realize that these images are too small to easily see - click on the price list and it will enlarge. I am also happy to email yo the list. Just let me know! <br />
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<br />Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-52488558802969986242015-06-18T14:27:00.002-04:002015-07-06T09:28:39.208-04:00The right and left of heddle bars<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heddle bars hold the heddles inside the harnesses.</td></tr>
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Heddle bars are those slim bars of steel that hold the heddles inside your harnesses. They run horizontally from left to right across the harnesses allowing the heddles to slide from one edge of the harness frame to the other. <br />
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Here is everything you might want to know about heddle bars ~ <br />
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<li><b>Cleaning heddle bars</b> - use a light weight steel wool to clean off any rust. Lightly spray with Silicon spray to help prevent further rust and to help the heddles glide from right to left. </li>
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<li><b>Replacing heddle bars</b> - you can purchase new heddle bars if yours are too rusty and cannot be cleaned easily. They are not too expensive - ie. 24" bar is $4. Give me a call to order these.</li>
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<b>Heddle bar ends (right/left)</b> - at each end of your heddle bar is a small hole. There should be some kind of fastener or clip that prevents the heddle bar from slipping out of the harness....and your heddles dropping off! Over the years Macomber has tried a variety of ways to prevent the heddle bar from slipping off. Here are the 3 variations that I know -<br />
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the clip, the rubber stopper and the office brad fastener. <br />
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<li style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><b>Heddle
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project and the unused ones will chafe the warp and impede it from going on a straight
path from front to back of the loom. Or perhaps you need to move some from one
harness to another, or from one loom to another, etc. To remove the heddles
- lay the harness flat on a table and undo the fastener or clip and slide the heddle bar out enough so that you can easily slide off the heddles. I HIGHLY recommend that you slide the heddles on to a heavy cord or even better a slim <b>heddle transfer bar</b> (a thin strip of flexible stainless steel). There is nothing more frustrating than a pile of chaotic heddles that need to be threaded back on to the heddle bar. <i>(Since writing this post I have learned that it is a challenge to find heddle transfer bars for sale. Macomber no longer sells them. If anyone finds a source - PLEASE let me know!)</i><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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This one's for you Carol Ann! I hope it illuminates your installation. And it is also for the rest of you who have ever wonder how to install the CP foot pedal for the second beam, friction brake.<br />
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Happy Spring everyone! Even though I still have a ridge of snow where the former mountain of snow was, it has been warmish every day. I am recently back from a lovely trip to warmer climates, so I have nothing to complain about! Letter X from my embroidery series <b>"Now: Letters by Hand"</b> was stitched there - inspired by warm winds, now a distant memory as framed by time.<br />
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Happy weaving everyone! SarahSarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-63809426659240495032015-03-31T17:50:00.002-04:002015-03-31T17:50:40.612-04:00New Updated Manual!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With the help of the wonderful Sue Jensen, weaver, writer, editor and friend from South Dakota, the 2015 updated version of the Manual is now available.<br />
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If you have purchased a previous edition of the manual I will email you the 2015 PDF for free. Simply email me - I have saved all your emails - so I can verify your purchase.<br />
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Thanks to all for supporting my blog, for ordering parts through me and your kinds words of encouragement.<br />
Happy weaving ~ Sarah<br />
<br />Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-86681222159981114482015-03-07T15:12:00.002-05:002015-03-07T15:12:49.865-05:00Rhythm and blues<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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March is here - and today there is the sweet sound of water trickling down the gutters and a few icicles slipping off the roof, as winter slowly lessens her grip on our corner of this planet.<br />
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This posting is just a few images of new work, a work in progress and how salt water looks when it freezes. Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-70688241682305797252015-02-11T17:26:00.001-05:002015-02-11T17:26:31.500-05:00Cloth VS. String - part 2<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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My blog readers are wonderful - what follows is the story of one wonderful guy who documented his experience of replacing the cloth beam with a new apron from the Macomber shop. Thanks SO much Steve for your description and photos - plus a very good argument for why a cloth apron might be better. I'm rethinking my opinion here!<br />
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<i><b>I attached the cloth beam apron with tacks because I thought it
would be easier to get it exactly where I wanted it, easier to move
if required and the tacks stick up less when all the way in, giving
a smoother surface (not that it makes much of a difference). </b></i><br />
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<i><b>I put a tack loosely at each end, pulling the apron tight
and making sure it was straight. When I got them in and everything
adjusted, I put additional tacks at 2" spacing to finish. The left
edge (from the front) is perfectly straight while the right edge
(shown) varies. It appears to be wider at the end with the tacks.
Could be because I pulled it tight, but I tried to be careful not to
stretch it, just remove the wrinkles.</b></i><br />
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<i><b>You can tell they spent a lot of time on the apron design. There is
a hem on the beam end as well as the rod end. It is really nice
having the edges on the new apron sealed with lacquer or whatever it
is. I think it will make it last much longer and deteriorate much
slower. You can see how frayed the cut edges are on my warp apron.
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<i><b>I don't have a problem using a string apron on the warp beam, but
mine came with a cloth apron and I didn't want to go through the
work or removing and restringing the warp beam just to put it back
on the cloth beam. The portable has a string apron and I haven't
received any complaints from the management about it.</b></i><br />
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<i><b>For my two cents, I have seen that the string apron doesn't provide
as even tension as the cloth apron. The individual strings don't
expand and contract on as even a basis as the cloth does. Since the
new apron came with the two rods with individual ties between them,
those ties determine the tension, not the cloth. </b></i><br />
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<i><b>Whoever built it
at Macomber did a really good job. If you look at the pictures of
my warp beam, I put an equalizer cord between the steel bar and the
wood dowel. This moves as needed to equalize the tension. I think
I saw pictures in your blog of an apron from Macomber strung this
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<i><b><span style="color: #990000;">THANKS STEVE!!! </span></b></i>Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-64556469645342098852015-02-09T11:56:00.001-05:002015-02-09T11:56:35.394-05:00Cloth vs String Aprons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You say "tomahhh -to" I say " tomayyy -to" ......<br />
Yes it is really a matter of choice in my opinion. Many weavers swear by cloth aprons - saying that it gives them better over all tension, a more solid foundation and feels more secure.<br />
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<strong><em>I say great!</em></strong> But... I have woven with string aprons for years and believe that good tension is for the most part from a balanced beaming on of your warp. <br />
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However - when you have to install a new apron on a used loom - it is FAR easier to simply staple on the new cloth apron - which comes with two new steel rods than to install the new apron strings.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apron strings on cloth beam.</td></tr>
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I wrote a <a href="http://macomberloomsandme.blogspot.com/2010/05/new-strings-attached.html" target="_blank">blog post</a> about installing new apron strings - quite a few photos to help those who want to tackle this job. As with many renovations on older looms - some folks buy replacement parts direct from the Macomber shop and some folks prefer to fabricate their own. I won't discourage you from attempting this - but it is not a big investment to purchase the hand sewn cloth apron - basically it is a few $$ more than the width of your loom. IE. a 48" cloth apron is $53.</div>
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The string apron repair kit is a mere $25 with enough string and tacks to repair 3 beams. But as I mentioned a bit more work.</div>
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Here are a few photos to help illustrate the difference between cloth and string aprons. I'd love to have other weavers weigh in here! What do you prefer? Does your opinion have to do with who taught you??</div>
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Send me photos if you have them of your installation process! Happy weaving!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eddie demos installing new string apron.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy new loom owner with cloth aprons!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Home made apron on warp beam.</td></tr>
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<br />Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-24336295983820946532015-01-28T14:46:00.003-05:002015-01-29T09:05:14.381-05:00New Lamm depressorLast in my series of installation of new parts - putting on a new lamm depressor.This part is a real life saver (back-saver!) when you are doing tie ups on more than 4 harnesses. It's not a hard job but does require some simple tools and time. <br />
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It is important where the unit is installed for it to work properly. Please refer to the instructions and use my notes and photos as additional support and info.Click on any photo, drawing or instructions to enlarge them. <br />
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First mark where to drill hole for screwing in to the cross pieces.The pre-drill holes to allow for easy screwing into the
cross piece. The lamm depressor needs to be set at a specific height in
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Here's the installation process of the second plain beam on my 40" B5 Macomber loom. These instructions are from the shop - and what follows are my notes and photos.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Move the ratchet brake plain beam to the lower position.</td></tr>
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First move the upper beam with the ratchet brake system to the lower position on the outside of the uprights. Along with the beam comes the anti-backlash cord and the whole ratchet brake system. Move the dog and springs for the ratchet system off the block and to the inside of the upright. These photos will help.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Move the anti-backlash cord to the lower position.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The dog is dangling, waiting to be moved inside the upright.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dog and springs on inside of upright lower position.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steel lever installed for the friction brake for the upper beam.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large screw eye installed above brake drum in back beam.</td></tr>
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Next install the new plain beam in the upper position on the inside. Refer to the diagram above. Install the steel lever on the inside of the castle.<br />
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Drill a hole and then screw the large screw eye in the back beam directly above the brake drum.Thread the brake wire/cable through the eye and tighten the clamp around two parts of the wire to secure it. <br />
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Wrap the wire 2 times around the drum and then down to the brake lever and through the screw eye. Attach the second clamp and tighten it down. I find I can get the best tension if I slightly bring the back beam forward, then pull the cable tightly. Secure the clamp and then bring the beam back into position. This process will loosen the tension slightly on the brake and allow you to pull on the wire and make the friction brake have holding tension.<br />
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Put a screw eye in the front brake pedal and attach the ratchet brake chain to it, adjusting the chaine length as needed. You want the brake pedal to release the upper beam (friction brake) first, and then the lower beam (ratchet brake).<br />
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Again, refer to the above instructions from the shop. My notes and photos are merely meant as a supplement and support. Happy double beam weaving!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pre-drill holes for the screw eye for the friction brake springs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Completed double brake system.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chain attached to screw eye on front brake release pedal.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of the brake system.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wrap wire cable 2X around the drum.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anti-back lashed installed on lower beam.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of anti-back-lash cord.</td></tr>
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<br />Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-68861902496763903932015-01-28T13:03:00.000-05:002015-01-28T13:07:32.972-05:00 Installing Ad-a-harness units Here we go - the BIG job! I know many of you have installed new harnesses on your B model looms and it has been a VERY long time since I have done it. So I thought a detailed report with photos might help those of you are contemplating or in the process of doing this big job.<br />
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Here are the instructions from the shop with a few of my notes. If you click on the image it will enlarge enough to read. Basically the instructions are great -so follow them and use my notes and photos as additional support.<br />
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<u><b>Jacks</b></u> - Loosen the collar in the rod that goes thru the jacks and then tap this metal rod towards the front of the loom. Apply some Vaseline to the existing jacks. Slide on the new jacks and apply more Vaseline. Be sure to keep the jacks in the proper numbered sequence, there are stamped numbers on each jack. Put the collar back on the rod and tighten it down.<br />
Tap the rod back in place. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apply Vaseline to the rod between the jacks.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tap the rod back once the jacks are installed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remove center lamm guide.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apply Vaseline and slide steel rod forward.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add new lamms and apply Vaseline.</td></tr>
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<u><b>Lamms - </b></u>Remove the wooden Lamm guide (unscrew and lift out). Tap and slide out the steel rod in the lamms. Apply Vaseline to the existing lamms and rod. Slide on the new lamms with more Vaseline. Replace the lamm guide, screw back in place. Place a support under the new lamms to hold them up about the height of the existing lamms.<br />
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<u><b>Side wires </b></u>- Slide the side wires through the guide on each side of the castle. Hang the side wires on the jack and then hook them on to the lamm. <br />
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<u><b>Harnesses</b></u> - Hang each harness from the s hooks and chains. Be sure that the heddle rod clips all face front. The harnesses do not have a specific sequence and can placed in any order.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hang the new harnesses from the s hooks. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loosen the collar on the treadle rod. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tap the rod to one side after the collar is loosened. </td></tr>
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<u><b>Treadles</b></u> - Remove the collar on the metal rod that goes through the treadles at the back of the loom. I had to use a little WD-40to loosen the screw on my collars - slightly rusted. Tap and slide the metal rod to one side. Ass the rod slides - you will need to place a small support under the beam upright to keep it from dropping down. Tap the rod out enough to add the new treadles - pay attention to placing the treadles sight side up. Slide the spacers on as you go. Slide the collar back on the rod and tap the rod back to the upright. Remember to put the treadles on evenly - balanced on either side of the loom. For example I added two harness units, so I put one treadle on the R and one on the L.<br />
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Now test out your new harnesses by adding the tie-up hooks to the treadles and lamms!<br />
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<b>PLEASE</b> Refer to the Macomber notes above for more details on all of these steps. My photos and notes are meant as a support to what has already been written for instruction.<br />
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Good luck...and happy weaving with more harnesses!!<br />
<br />Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-90434669056381111572015-01-27T16:27:00.000-05:002015-02-11T16:59:46.164-05:00New Pads installed!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Installing new beater pads.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My front yard - blizzard "Juno"</td></tr>
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Over the next week I will be sharing images and tales from the recent additions to my "new" 40" B5 loom. This is the perfect activity while I have electricity, internet, heat and am stuck inside ~ we are in the midst of Blizzard "Juno". <br />
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This post will share how to install new beater pads and new stop bar pads.<br />
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<b>Beater pads </b>- I put the beater flat on the floor to do this project. Much easier in all respects! Then remove the old pads using a small hammer and maybe a pair of pliers. Be sure to get all of the old pads off. The using your muscle and good hammer nail the new pads in place. I used a small 1" brad/nail. The nail goes in with a bit of muscle - the wood is a good maple - and so it resists being nailed into. I admit I bent a few nails before I got it right!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lift harnesses to remove old pads.</td></tr>
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<b>Stop Bar Pads -</b> These are the pads that go under the jacks - they are critical to absorb the whomp of the jacks when the fall after each treadling. First lift all the harnesses and insert a sturdy dowel under the jacks to expose the pads. Pry out the old pads. Be sure to remove all of the old pad - they often are crumbly and cracked and might need a scraper to remove the little bits. Mine were so old and dry they just popped off. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remove the old stop bar pads.</td></tr>
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Now put a little bit of white glue (Elmer's) on the new pad. Pop it in place. Drop the harnesses down. The weight of the jacks will hold the pad in place until the glue sets. If you are like me you might need to clean up the extra over flow of glue.<br />
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Please read the additional notes from a reader below - quite good info!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apply a little white glue.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drop the harnesses and the jacks will hold the pad down.</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Here are some fantastic tips from an amazing engineer/husband of a weaver </span>~ <i> "The blocks on my B5 are held in place with two screws, one
on either side, which makes them easy to remove. It is
much easier to replace the pads if you remove the blocks
first. You can clamp the pads between the blocks to
provide complete, uniform pressure."</i><br />
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<i>"The blocks on mine were twisted so the sides were vertical
and the jacks only hit on the corner of the pad. From the
condition of the pads, the blocks had been that way for a
very long time. You may want to add that the blocks
should be adjusted so the top is parallel with the bottom
of the jacks."<br />
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"The blocks are narrower on the end closest to the cloth
beam. Maybe you want to let people know if they take them
out, they should make sure they put them back the correct
way. As always, if another owner has worked on the loom,
the blocks could be backwards already."<br />
<br /> "There are much better ways to attach the pads to the
blocks. Spray contact cement and Shoe Goo are two of
them. While Elmer's glue is good for a lot of things, in this
case, it will come loose in as little as two years,
depending on temperature, humidity and use.
The pads stick to the blocks better if you clean the pads
with alcohol (your choice of flavors)." <br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">Thanks Steve! So there are some better ideas than mine!</span><br />
<br />Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-4445327362208403242014-12-04T09:54:00.000-05:002014-12-04T16:17:40.104-05:00New this, new that! New price list pending!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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New Loom! New Loom! New - used Loom!! Wow...it has been over 30 years since I have bought a loom- and this one is sweet. She's a 40" 4H with a plain beam. I will be adding new harnesses and another plain beam. I am pretty psyched to have this loom - a perfect compliment to my big mother 56" 16H dobby.<br />
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<b>Beater pads and stop bar pads </b>- I have also been doing all the things that I suggest to all of you who purchase a new/used loom. One of the number one things that these old girls need is new bumpers for the beater and new stop bar pads (the bumpers that go under the brass jacks).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I need new beater bumpers!</td></tr>
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Even though they seem small and inconsequential, both sets of pads are critical to the good health of your loom frame. When the brass jacks are lifted and dropped down on the frame - the stop bar pads absorb the impact - which can be considerable depending on the loom width and number of harnesses. So check out the condition of your stop bar pads and beater bumpers. Call me to order a new set if they seem dry and crumbling. <br />
<br />New beater pads are a whopping $3! Stop bar pads a priced by the size of the loom castle, for example for a B5 10H frame the cost is $10/pair.<br />
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I've been on a major clean out this fall - sold three small looms, pounds of yarns, donated an antique spinning wheel to the local historical museum and recycled reams of old files. Hooray for new space to dream, dance, create and weave! <br />
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Speaking of new - <span style="color: orange;"><i><b>Macomber Looms is contemplating a new price list!</b></i></span> So if you have been putting off ordering major parts or a loom - give me a call or email me and let's beat the price hike!<br />
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When I am unable to be in my studio - it does not mean that my creativity is at a standstill. I am always busy either knitting, stitching or drawing. I'm continuing to work on <span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Now: Letters by Hand - an embroidery project. </b></span> Each embroidered letter in this project reflects what is going on in the present moment - the <b>Now.</b> Letter S focuses on the energy of change as well as includes a body image which is ever present in my current studio work.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New art work in process.</td></tr>
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Please check out <a href="http://www.sarahhaskell.com/" target="_blank">my website </a>for more newsy tidbits and more images of art work.!<br />
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<br />Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-11676873870637793902014-10-20T09:50:00.000-04:002014-10-20T09:51:32.572-04:00Up and running!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>"Unhinged #1"</b></i> at UNRAVELED opening 9/20/14</td></tr>
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Hooray for new technology! Last month right after I completed <i><b>"Unhinged #1</b></i>" my old Dell laptop died. With the death of this laptop, my old faithful software <b>Patterland</b> went also. I bought this program in 1998. At first I thought I could convert it to Windows 7 on my net-book - but alas after a week of hand wringing, swearing and crying I finally threw in the towel and bought new software to run my air dobby loom.<br />
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This morning I ran the first real test- air compressor turned on, program loaded with my weaving patter, lights, camera...action! YES! So the new software is a breeze - <a href="http://fiberworks-pcw.com/index.htm">Fiberworks</a> The folks at Fiberworks were very easy to reach, helpful and the software is intuitive and easy to learn. I just want to weave...seriously not have to spend hours at the keyboard! HUGE thanks to John Acord of <a href="http://flatwaterfarm.com/index.html">Flatwater Electronics</a> for his diagnostic help and advise.<br />
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And finally to my husband Ben, who listened to my woes, hugged me as I lamented my technology troubles and then built this amazing stand to hold my little net-book and the power supply. Now I am ready for winter - ready to sink my heart and hands into continuing this body of new work. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Computer stand that fits neatly on my weaving bench.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Art is the Cloth" opening NH Institute of Art, Manchester, NH</td></tr>
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This fall my work is included in two shows- as noted in a previous post. Both fabulous opportunities. Sarah D. Haskellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990201216318682062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814415377435951634.post-86697628427822325792014-07-24T12:53:00.003-04:002014-07-24T12:54:26.930-04:00Convergence was wonderful!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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I cannot even remember the last Convergence that I was able to attend...no it is not my memory but just TOO many years. I was there for only two days and it was two days of reconnecting with old friends and meeting people that I have emailed or spoken with over the years.<br />
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It was energizing and inspiring to see everyone and to see a small portion of the vendors and exhibits. Truthfully for me it was all about the people. Thanks to many of you for stopping by the Macomber booth to say hello! <br />
Needless to say there were weaving and textile enthusiasts everywhere...Look what I found in the ladies room!<br />
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Now I am back home for a few days, weaving on my big loom and continuing work on my embroidery series called "Now: Letters by hand". <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the big loom - work in progress.</td></tr>
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Summer is so brief here in Maine and I am a summer lover...so catch <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Letter N from series "Now-Letters by hand"</td></tr>
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me when you can!<br />
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