Saturday, December 12, 2009

Back at the shop


I stopped by the Macomber shop yesterday and snapped several images to post here. One of you requested an image of a bench, so here's a couple of shots of a AD-40" bench ready to be shipped to Arkansas.


The bench has an adjustable height seat and a storage shelf underneath. Here you see Rick admiring his work, having just completed this 56" 16H loom with an Air Dobby system and two sectional beams.


Rick is chceking out the Air Dobby system to be sure that it is all working properlly before he ships the loom.



Rick and Eddie are getting the loom ready to ship. The loom will be placed on the large palette behind it, and then wrapped and strapped down. Behind Rick are the bench and the treadle cover. This box serves as a foot rest as well as protects your toes from getting squished when the Air Dobby engages the treadles.

As you can see in this photo the treadle cover slides easily over these treadles.

Happy weaving ~ from bitter cold Maine! Sarah

PS. NEWS FLASH~~ Local newspaper article about my art work in the community. Check it out!



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1 comment:

  1. AnonymousDecember 17, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Hi, just realized my latest blog entry was a kin of love-song to my Macombers!
    http://weaversouth.blogspot.com/
    happy holidays, everybody
    Nancy C in alabama

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