Kessenich Loom Renovation
My Kessenich 1960's red oak loom is looking good! It now has new rubber bumpers under the shafts, new shaft and lamm cords, new warp beam cords, a new apron and Texsolv apron cords, a new beater bar, a new wooden board under shaft 3 to replace a warped one, and a new brake cord. It has new inserted eye heddles and new reeds to replace the rusty one. It has new Texsolv tie-ups for the treadles. The loom has 2 coats of Trewax furniture wax on it, and the metal pieces have been cleaned and oiled.
Kessenich Loom New Beater Bar
Kessenich Loom: Replacing Apron Strings with Texsolv Cord
I replaced the apron strings with Texsolv cord because it's so easy to make sure each cord is even when you use Texsolv. The apron has a rod pocket for a stick with 5 holes in it. I found a long strong upholstery needle to poke holes in the apron for the Texsolv cords. At the apron, put the end of the Texsolv through itself and melt the end of the Texsolv so it won't unravel.
To make holes in the cord for the apron stick or rod, simply fold the Texsolv about 5 holes from the end, and place the fold through the first hole in the Texsolv. This will create a hole for the rod. Make sure to melt the end of the Texsolv.
Texsolv Apron Cords for Apron Rod
Kessenich Looms: Removing the Front Beam
Bruce at Kessenich Looms said that the front beam is removable to make threading the heddles and reed easier. After removing the front beam, the beater bar can be placed on the floor. He said to make sure to tie the beater bar when folding the loom, but not too tightly because it has to be able to move a little. Also, when removing the front beam, be careful that the beater bar won't fall. He said he has repaired or replaced many beater bars because they can fall easily.
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