Items for sale are generally available for pick up at our storage unit in Boulder. Please contact donations@handweaversofboulder.org to arrange payment and pick up time. We attempt to identify manufacturers and verify that equipment is functional, but the buyer must determine if items are acceptable. All items are sold as is. 

Antique “Sabine” loom

From LoomCraft Studios, Wilmington, Ohio (1930s–1940s)

4-shaft rising-shed loom with high castle and hanging pulley system

6 treadles, direct tie up

48” weaving width

Folded dimensions: 50” wide, 48” tall, 18” deep

14 dent reed

Large quantity of extra heddles included

Instructions included

Metal parts (tie ups, reed, pulleys) are rusty, cords are weak

Missing a few pegs on sectional back beam

Other minor repairs needed

$200 or make an offer

 

Four Shaft Table Loom

In good condition; needs an apron bar, includes a reed
$150 or make an offer

Harrisville Designs folding floor loom

4-shaft, 4 treadle, direct tie up

22” weaving width

Needs brake spring and cleaning

Includes 3 reeds: 8, 10, and 12 dent

2 boat shuttles, one stick shuttle, and crank handle

$400

Leclerc weaving bench with hinged lid and side bins

23” tall, 38” long, 12” deep

Solid wood, top needs gluing

$30

Spinning Wheel, vintage

In good working condition 

At 29” high, this wheel is very portable

Double drive, one bobbin, removable distaff

$150 or make an offer

Newcomb loom, 4-shaft, 6-treadle, 45” weaving width

This is a real workhorse of a loom priced to move.

The “Newcomb Studio Art Loom” sold by Sears Roebuck and Co. under the “Fairloom” name. 

This loom is disassembled for transport (not all parts are pictured, but all parts are included).

12-dent reed, metal heddles

Sectional back beam, heavy duty metal brake

Serial Number 4T2798

 Manuals are available online. There are Facebook groups and weaving groups specializing in the Newcomb loom.

$150 or make an offer

Spool rack and tension box

J.L. Hammett Co, Cambridge, MA

33” wide, 49” tall

One wooden foot, the other one is missing but would be fairly simple to replace

$75

Temple, small

Adjustable ~11” to 16.5”

Possibly made from oak

$15

Temple, large

Adjustable from  about 26” to 46”

$20

Batik "pens" (tjanting)

Used for applying wax resist in batik

$10 for the set

Bobbin winder, Schacht double end hand winder

$100

12 dent Reed

22” wide, 4.5” tall, covering is peeling on one corner

Label reads “Thomas Miln Maker, Dundee”

$20

 

Last updated 04.19.2025