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    1. Each ad runs for three months unless you request it to run longer. Please send an email when the item sells so that the ad can be removed – include the date and number code that appears above the ad.

FOR SALE
November 22, 2023 (1229)

Beka Large, Adjustable Tapestry Vertical Loom – The Grizzly.

Hand-crafted from solid maple, it can be used for numerous pieces at once or one larger piece. Maximum length is 64” and maximum width is 36”. 5 epi, 180 per beam. Adjustable at 3” increments. Includes: 2 Beams with teeth, 1 Support Beam, 4 upright side pieces, 2 feet (19” long), 8 Beam positioning blocks, 2 pickup sticks, 2 stick shuttles

This is brand new, bought from the maker in Minnesota in early September.
$375
Contact: jadobie@outlook.com

 

FOR SALE
November 15, 2023 (1228)

Schacht Spindle Baby Wolf Floor Weaving Loom With Wire Heddles and Raddle On

Loom is in very good condition. No wear or damage to wood, or loom mechanics. Wire Heddles are all in great condition. The Raddle kit is missing one rubber band and one nylon spacer. Fold up for easy storage.

Loom stands just under 3 feet tall and 3 Feet Wide – Weighs around 75 LBS
Asking price $700.
My contact email loom0893@gmail.com.
location is New york but i will ship worldwide

 

FOR SALE
November 15, 2023 (1227)

Adjustable needlework floor stand.
30″ high.
$40.
Contact: lcarrhall@gmail.com or 250-382-2334

 

WANTED
November 4, 2023 (1226)

I am looking for a bobbin winder, I used a Leclerc electric winder for years, now does not work and I tried to have it fixed but the pedal is worn out , too old, probably close to 100 years old.
It is a Leclerc bobbin winder (See picture). Anyone has something similar I can borrow for a few weeks, or rent.

Contact: Louise Bourassa, Victoria
778-350-4962 or louease62@gmail.com

FOR SALE
October 31, 2023 (1225)

LeClerc 6171-3000 Hand Carder Set
 
New condition
$60
Contact Trudy Exton at 250-213-2962 or tomtrudy@icloud.com

Louet Hand Carder Set

Like new condition
$90
Contact Trudy Exton at 250-213-2962 or tomtrudy@icloud.com

Schacht Hand Carder Set
Size 72

New condition
$125
Contact Trudy Exton at 250-213-2962 or tomtrudy@icloud.com

Schacht Hand Carder Set
Size 112

New condition
$125
Contact Trudy Exton at 250-213-2962 or tomtrudy@icloud.com

Narrow Hand Carder Set

New condition
$40
Contact Trudy Exton at 250-213-2962 or tomtrudy@icloud.com

Zebra Woolee Winder

Hansen Woolee Winder for a Hansen E-Spinner
Includes 3 extra bobbins
New condition
$650
Contact Trudy Exton at 250-213-2962 or tomtrudy@icloud.com

 

FREE
October 29, 2023 (1224)

Counterbalance 4 harness, 60 inch Fanny Loom – Free

The Qualicum Weavers and Spinners are offering the Fanny counterbalance loom free to a good home. It is a great workhorse for blankets and rugs. It comes with a sectional warping beam and is in great shape. It has just recently been dismantled for easy transport. The loom is located in the mid Island region.
If you are interested please contact qualicumweaversspinners@gmail.com

 

FOR SALE
October 29, 2023 (1223)

Kirsten 26″ cherry wood Spinning Wheel by Watson Wheels

+ lazy kate + niddy noddy (all from Watson wheel)
This unit is the 81st of this model that was made and it was built in 2000. (stamped on bottom)
Watson Spinning wheels is family owned, and this wheel was built from a cherry tree on the family’s property.
MODEL: Kirsten 26″
Norwegian-type horizontal bed
Double threadle
26″ wheel
Size: 37″ × 16″ × 39″
Orifice height : 27″
3/8″ orifice
Double drive and can be set up for scotch tension
3 whorl sizes
3 bobbin types

The wheels and bobbins run on bronze bearings, Belt tension is obtained by simply rotating the mother-of-all in a friction clamp. This provided a very rigid mount yet permits a wide range of adjustment for different whorl sizes without changing the drive belt.

The wheel columns are braced to the sub-table. This provides accurate alignment and rigidity which combined with the inertia of a heavy wheel rim, ensures very smooth and consistent spinning.

Comes with the following, all built by the same craftsman:

• 5 bobbins
–> each holding 6-7 oz of wool
–> have drive pulley on each end

• 2 yard niddy noddy

• Floor lazy kate
–> holds 3 bobbins

You can look on their website for more info: www.watsonwheels.com
***prices on their website are in US dollars, before shipping and before taxes***
One of the bobbin has a little piece thay as been chipped, as shown on picture.
Price in Canadian dollars: 3,000.00
I live in Powell River but am happy to ship.

Contact: sophie.jessome@gmail.com


FOR SALE

October 24, 2023 (1221)

Triangle Loom
New condition, never used
Includes 2 books, packing forks, needles and hooks
24″ wide x 17 1/2″ – weaving width
$60 obo
Contact Trudy Exton at 250-213-2962 or tomtrudy@icloud.com

 

RH Double Tine Hackle
New condition, never used
Includes clamps for stand
18″ wide
$120
Contact Trudy Exton at 250-213-2962 or tomtrudy@icloud.com

 

FOR SALE
October 24, 2023 (1220)

Ashford Wild Drum Carder

Extra long teeth, 72 ppsi
Adjustable packer brush
6:1 for controlled carding
Card 40g (1 1/2 oz) batts
Clamp, doffer (awl), cleaning brush included
Adjustable drum clearance
As new, never unboxed
Retails at $769.00 asking $500.
Westshore
Contact: Sherrienf@shaw.ca 250-702-1772

 

 

FOR SALE
October 10, 2023 (1218)

Indian Head Spinner attached on an antique Singer treadle sewing machine.

Planned to make novelty yarns but it hasn’t happened, and would like the machine removed as it is taking up space.
$125

contact: Donna (djzwiers@gmail.com) or 250-386-4951

 

FOR SALE
October 10, 2023 (1217)

Le Clerc Floor loom for sale in Nanaimo

The dimensions are 44″ wide, 45′” tall and 26″ folded up. Has 6 treadles. It is a Nilus Leclerc loom.The Nilus 4 shaft Jack loom has 6 front mounted treadles. It can be upgraded to an 8 shaft with 10 Back-Hinge Treadles at a later date. The loom uses a conventional system of Jacks and Lamms and produces a very large shed.
Looms are made of selected, well-seasoned, kiln dried Canadian hard maple or birch, except for shaft frames and a few parts that require lighter wood. Metal parts are aluminum dye cast, cast iron and steel protected by metal zinc plating.

Asking $375.
Contact: coreenis@telus.net

 

FOR SALE
September 12, 2023 (1216)

Macomber 16 harness loom, type B, 48 inch wide Loom.

It includes a plain beam and a two inch sectional beam on the back.
Three reeds and bench included.
$1500 obo.
Has been used with joy and is in excellent condition.

Loom is currently stored in climate controlled storage unit in Saanichton. Buyer to collect.
Pictures available on request by email: annsteiger@gmail.com .
Call with questions to Helen at (250) 727-2623.

 

FOR SALE
September 12, 2023 (1215)

Leclerc 8 harness loom
Custom built 36 inch, 8 harness loom by Leclerc in Quebec in March 2023. Solid eastern maple, 2 reeds 8 &12, raddle, back-hinged treadles with rocker cords for accurate tie ups.
Inserted eye heddles, Bench. Selling due to health issues.
$5500 firm.
Located on Denman Island.
Contact: Donna at donamaste@gmail.com

 

FOR SALE
September 12, 2023 (1214)

Leclerc Mira loom – 27″ weaving width
$200
Loom is 34.5″ wide and 37″ deep. Older loom in good condition – this model hasn’t been made for many years but parts are still available. Counterbalance 4 shaft, 6 treadles. Aprons in good condition (1 was replaced recently). Heddles good though some rust on heddle bars (wax keeps things moving fine). Some cords were replaced with texsolv cord. Comes with a 15 dent reed, a raddle, a Leclerc boat shuttle, and two books. Unfortunately, no crank and no bench. Easily disassembled for transportation.
Located in north Courtenay.
Contact Sarah at sarsbarknits@gmail.com.

 

FOR SALE
August 24, 2023 (1213)

Weaving Loom Schacht Mighty Wolf

36″ wide loom
Raddle
Stroller
3 boat shuttles
16 weaving bobbins
Single end bobbin winder
2 pick up sticks
8 stick shuttles
8″, 12″ 15″ reeds
Heddles and tie ups
Umbrella warping
Wall Mount warping board
Vertical warping mill
Reed hook
Comb
3 tubs of novelty and other threads
Books and instruction magazines
Asking price is $1800,from USA i will ship buyer pays shipping fees. Thanks
Contact: cathy loomcollector@tutanota.com

 

FOR SALE
August 24, 2023 (1212)

63″ Glimakra loom
It is in excellent condition. Lovingly used and cared for by my wife from 1977 to 2022. As advertised these looms are built to last for generations.
It comes with:
4- reeds of 4,6,8,10 dents
3 boat shuttles of various sizes
1 fly shuttle with the overhead wooden gude attachment
10 harnesses with linen tie up cords
This loom is assembled in a home studio in Campbell River
I am open to reasonable offers. A new one costs about $7500.00 USD
Contact: paulkbrownmd@gmail.com
Please click on the link below to see a photo.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/6dbKFHzLpb4JjmN56