Friday, July 8, 2016

1960's Kessenich Loom Renovated

My 1960's Kessenich Loom Renovation looks like it's complete except for a few minor things. 

Treadle Tie-Ups:  Anchor Pegs
I decided to try anchor pegs to anchor the Texsolv cord to the lamms instead of the wooden dowels, and it works well.  The hole of the lamms is the correct diameter to use them, and they don't interfere with the metal pipes inside the loom castle.  I will cut the Texsolv cord shorter at the treadles after weaving a bit to make sure they are adjusted correctly.

                                         Kessenich Loom:  Anchor Pegs Treadle Tie-Up at Lamms

I put a test warp on the loom to try it out, and the shed looks very good.  This is a child's scarf in the colors she chose.  After weaving this, I'll try out a wider weaving project.
                                  1960's Kessenich Loom Renovation Complete:  A Beautiful Loom

                                                   K's Scarf and Test Warp:  Loom Working Well

My notes:  Rubber pads replaced, all 16 cords replaced in castle to shafts and lamms, cracked beater bar replaced, warped wooden board replaced under shaft 3, warp beam cords replaced, brake cord replaced, apron replaced, apron cords to tie on bar replaced with Texsolv, treadle tie-ups replaced with Texsolv, some shaft metal brads replaced, wood cleaned and 2 coats of Trewax applied, metal cleaned, apron metal rod cleaned of rust and treated with dry lube and rough places sanded, and metal parts oiled.  New inserted eye heddles and reeds.






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