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This was a fun project built for a fellow Lumberjock. It was fun researching and learning about inkle looms. The loom includes 6 shuttles to carry the weaving threads. The project is my first project out of the scrap bin. Its made of steamed cherry and read oak. Joinery is mortise & tenon and Miller Dowels. Finish is 4 coats of tung oil, 3 coats of lacquer and 2 coats of wax.

Those interested in weaving and the inkle loom should check out: http://www.inkleweaving.com/index.html

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com


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Todd A. Clippinger

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posted 489 days ago

That is really nice work. You have to tell us where you got the medallion for labeling your work. I have been wanting to go to something like this.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

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MsDebbieP

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posted 489 days ago

that’s really cool—hand-making a woven mat using a handmade loom!!
what a wonderful experience

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Max

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posted 489 days ago

That is really nice. I too would also like to know where you got your medallion…..

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

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David

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posted 489 days ago

Thanks for te comments.

The brass tags were ordered from Vidi, a wonderful craftsman in England. His website is worth checking out if you like this sort of detail.

http://www.makers-marks.co.uk/

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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dennis mitchell

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posted 489 days ago

Cool…if you like the medalion check out Davids blogs on decal making also!

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

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Thor

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posted 489 days ago

David, that is a fine inkle loom. I have two that I built, because I weave with them, and found that when I do, somone is always interested in learning how, so I wound up with two
The woods you’ve used out of your “scrap bin” make it a beautiful loom that will only get better with time.
Christina

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Diane

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posted 488 days ago

Dennis, thanks for telling me to check out the blog, I loved learning more about decal making, this logo is so special and really adds to the beauty of the loom. David I’d love to see someone using the loom, I will be reading how to do this as I will be the proud owner of this loom. I’m so excited of course it is so beautifully done and I’m sure I will love weaving. Today I plan to learn about the yarns that can be used and visiting a store to check them out. If you know of a good source to buy materials could you pass that information on to me? Also anything else that you think that might help me.

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

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Obi

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posted 488 days ago

Dennis the Pimp… a true Lumberjock. Not just pimpin hissef out, but pimpin’ out the Jocks.
That’s what really makes this a fine place to be.

And every time I think of Inkle Loom, I think of Diane.

And then there are the inkle Loompa’s

-- http://ye-olde-cabinet-shoppe.com/

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David

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posted 488 days ago

The loom was made by a bunch of small loompas working in my shop at night – all I did was put it in the mail!

Thank you everyone for the wonderful comments. Hope Diane will post an image of some weaving from the loom.

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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Don

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posted 488 days ago

David, you always do a great job of showing your projects. I particularly like the quality of your photos and the accompanying descriptions.

Quality posts from a quality guy about his quality work – makes a great combinations.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

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Diane

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posted 488 days ago

David, thanks that’s a good idea, I can scan a photo to post here. I have to learn a bit more before I can get weaving though so it might take awhile.

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

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Diane

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posted 487 days ago

Opps, I should of addressed that question of where to get materials, yarn and such to Christina. That must of been so nice to make your own looms like you did.

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

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tooljunky

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posted 484 days ago

Very nice I had never seen one of these before. I have a friend that has made a couple of rug looms. I think he will enjoy looking at this

-- vlee2@ford.com

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scottb

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posted 483 days ago

My wifes aunt is a weaver, so I find this project interesting on different levels.

Also, thanks for “reminding me” about getting my own makers marks… just fired off an inquiry… now to contemplate the artwork…

-- The opposite of war isn't peace. It's creation. -- Wood T's: http://www.printfection.com/snbcreative

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Diane

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posted 449 days ago

I got the loom wrapped, I will be giving it a test drive soon. It sure looks nice with it wrapped and ready to go.

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

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David

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posted 449 days ago

Diane -

This is good news! Looking forward to some fine inkle weaving.

David

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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Diane

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posted 448 days ago

Thanks David. As far as fine work you’ll have to wait until my second project, on my first I got the edges a bit too loose. It will still make a nice belt.

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

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David

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posted 448 days ago

Diane -

I am sure inkle weaving is a bit like woodworking – practice makes perfect. Still looking forward to some of your work!

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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Diane

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posted 448 days ago

David, that’s true, you will see something soon.

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

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David

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posted 448 days ago

Diane -

Thanks!

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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Diane

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posted 447 days ago

David I didn’t know you posted again.

I’m surprised how little thread is needed to weave a project once the loomed is warped with thread. I see that I will be wracking my mind on ways to use the weaved bands I make.

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

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David

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posted 447 days ago

I think you are off on a facinating journey! Don’t forget to share a photo when you can.

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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Diane

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posted 447 days ago

I don’t know but it will be another thing to have fun with. I will share a photo, I got a lot done but have a ways to go yet. I have to decide how I’m going to finish the ends but first I have to read on the different ways I may do this. I also have to decide if I want it to be a belt or something else and how long I want it to be.

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

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David

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posted 447 days ago

Sounds like you have a lot of room for exploration!

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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Diane

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posted 447 days ago

I hope so, I hope I can do something more than the simple weaving project I just did. I am trying such a project next so it will either end up being another simple weave or have some pick up pattern in it if I can figure out how to do that.

Are you going to make more looms to sell?

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

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David

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posted 446 days ago

Diane -

No real plans to make more looms. I did make a set of templates so I can make more if I ever get a request.

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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Diane

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posted 446 days ago

Go to my workshop page to see my loom project: http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/Artist/workshop

As you can see the sides of the belt are too loose. The small item pictured with the belt will be a keychain when I finish it. I made the belt and 3 small weaves for three keychains on this one session on the loom.

I don’t have a place to store pictures so I can upload them here yet so I uploaded to my workshop page but I only have two more spaces for pictures left there.

The keychain edges are not loose like on he belt, I did the weave the right way on the keychain. The part dangling from the keychain is the part I haven’t braided yet.

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

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David

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posted 446 days ago

Thanks Diane. I think you are off to a great start with the inkle weaving – looks good to me!

For photo hosting, most of the guys here use either PhotoBucket or Flicker.

Don’t forget Niki’s advice maximum 590 wide for best viewing!

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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Diane

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posted 446 days ago

I spent the whole morning finishing it up because I knew you wanted to see it. I have to get supplies before I can finish the keychains.

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

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David

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posted 446 days ago

Awesome! Thanks for sharing Diane.

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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Diane

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posted 446 days ago

Thanks for the photo hosting site links, I’m checking out one now. I didn’t know about the 590 for best viewing either.

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

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Diane

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posted 446 days ago

David thanks to you I now have my photos at Photobucket.com and two slideshows.

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

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Steffen

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posted 434 days ago

Very nice…was this complicated?

-- Steffen

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David

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posted 433 days ago

Steffen -

This was a very simple project to construct and very satisfying to complete.

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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