This is part 1 of a multiple series compilation about using a Glimakra Standard Loom for the first time. PDF of the directions here. (Coming Soon) www.weftandwillow.com
It is amazing how simply these go together. I got my first one a few months ago. I got it second hand, not for free, WOW are you lucky. I was worried because I didn't get to see it taken apart. But that manual takes you through step by step. And if anyone finds one used without a manual do not fear. Glimakra has them online free to down load. A Glimakra is the best weaving investment anyone can make. I have a table loom from Ashford. An 8 shaft jack loom. From a maker I will not name because I'm not sure if all their looms are this cheaply made or if this one had a bad previous owner. And a 16 shaft MacComber which is my oldest. McCombers are workhorses. But after my first project on my Glimakra it became my favorite. I'm looking forward to the rest of your videos. Enjoy your new loom.
Beautiful loom you have. The seniors centre I volunteered at, had a Glimakra Standard donated to them and I tried to set it up. I had never worked with a countermarche loom before. Koodos to you.
The peg on the top part of your loom that holds the bar in place that goes across the loom - just roll the bar so that the peg goes horizontally instead of vertically. That way the peg lines up with the horizontal top bar of the loom instead of sticking up and pointing down. Hope that helps!
The upper cross bar on your Standard has the peg going vertical...it needs to be horizontal so you don't bump your head on it. It is a common mistake people make when assembling these looms. You will have to remove one of the gable ends to change it. It needs to be rotated 90 degrees...
GLEAM-oh-crah, and if you can, give the ‘r’ a bit of a roll.
It is amazing how simply these go together. I got my first one a few months ago. I got it second hand, not for free, WOW are you lucky. I was worried because I didn't get to see it taken apart. But that manual takes you through step by step. And if anyone finds one used without a manual do not fear. Glimakra has them online free to down load. A Glimakra is the best weaving investment anyone can make. I have a table loom from Ashford. An 8 shaft jack loom. From a maker I will not name because I'm not sure if all their looms are this cheaply made or if this one had a bad previous owner. And a 16 shaft MacComber which is my oldest. McCombers are workhorses. But after my first project on my Glimakra it became my favorite. I'm looking forward to the rest of your videos. Enjoy your new loom.
That loom is amazing! What a beautiful fun gift! Love your placemat that you’re weaving!
I know, I love this loom! Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you for sharing your story with me! I have some fun new looms to chat about.
Beautiful loom you have.
The seniors centre I volunteered at, had a Glimakra Standard donated to them and I tried to set it up. I had never worked with a countermarche loom before. Koodos to you.
It is worth a retry!
The peg on the top part of your loom that holds the bar in place that goes across the loom - just roll the bar so that the peg goes horizontally instead of vertically. That way the peg lines up with the horizontal top bar of the loom instead of sticking up and pointing down. Hope that helps!
Yeah, I have been told that. It is fine for me. Otherwise I have to take the whole system apart to fix this. Thanks for the share though.
The upper cross bar on your Standard has the peg going vertical...it needs to be horizontal so you don't bump your head on it. It is a common mistake people make when assembling these looms. You will have to remove one of the gable ends to change it. It needs to be rotated 90 degrees...
I am having a hard time figuring out what you mean. Is it possible to share with me a timestamp of where you see this in the video? Thanks!