Ashford Eight Shaft Table Loom with shuttle race
Loved by both beginners and experienced weavers, the Ashford eight shaft table loom is a must-have! It’s portable, easy to use, and incredibly versatile. Plus, it folds flat with your weaving in place—perfect for taking to workshops or guild meetings.
The overhead beater, gives a wonderful shed and even beating, which is important for best weaving shed and with automatic bounce back. Similarly, levers are within easy reach for comfortable weaving. In addition, each shaft can be lifted simply and quickly. The loom is also independent, enabling a wide variety of patterns to be woven. Similarly, the solid Silver Beech hardwood is lacquered for long-lasting quality. Also, the non-slip rubber feet give extra stability. In addition, a swedish stainless steel reed and lightweight Texsolv heddles are also included. Plus, there are a wide range of options and accessories available all here at The Good Yarn.
Features of the Eight Shaft Table Loom include:
- Smooth lacquered finish
- Portable
- Easy to use and versatile
- Ideal for beginner and experienced weavers
- Available in three weaving widths
- Folds flat for storage with weaving in place
- Overhead beater with automatic bounce back
- Extra stainless steel reeds available in 5 sizes
- Extra Texsolv heddles available in bundles of 40
Read more about Ashford Multishaft Table Weaving Looms here
If you are not sure which weaving loom to choose, we have a fantastic blog that will help explain the differences between all of our looms. You can find it here
Is an eight shaft table loom good for beginners?
Yes, an eight shaft table loom can be great for beginners! It allows weavers to start simple and gradually experiment with more complex patterns as they gain confidence. The extra shafts provide flexibility for trying a wide variety of weave structures without needing to upgrade equipment later on.
What are the benefits of the added shuttle race?
The shuttle race adds stability when throwing the shuttle, especially at higher speeds, making weaving smoother and more efficient. It helps ensure consistent tension and reduces strain, which can be especially beneficial for beginners learning proper technique.
specifications
Finish: | Factory lacquered |
Assembly: | Assembly required |
Material: | Beech hardwood |
Weaving width: | 40cm (16″), 60cm (24″), 80cm (32″) |
– 10dpi reed – Cardboard warpsticks, – Cross and warpsticks, – Learn to Weave booklet, – Threading hook – Texsolv Heddles (22cm) – 2 x 46cm (18″) lacquered stick shuttles, or 2 x 56cm (22″) lacquered stick shuttles, or 1 x 56cm (22″) and 1 x 76cm (30″) lacquered stick shuttles |
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Qty of Texsolv heddles included | 40cm (16″) – 320, 60cm (24″) – 480, 80cm (32″) – 640 |