Good Morning, Klarence from Dayton, Ohio. Bought a used Cromaine Loom a few weeks back and have somes questions. Finally figured out the braking system and how to warp. :) Is it possible to change the heddles system? Do you have to use "lams" if I am revampingthe peddle system?

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Thu, 08/18/2011 - 16:12

Sara von Tresckow

Before modifying unfamiliar equipmemnt, it is best to put it together as it was intended.

Not familiar with Cromaine looms - posting photos would be of immense help.

Fri, 08/19/2011 - 11:49

klarence

Yes i did put together......Do not like the pedaling setup :(
Fri, 08/19/2011 - 11:51

klarence

The research that I did on the loom - tells me made in Hartland, Michigan . Supposedly the heart of weaving during the 10-20-30-40 (19). However no more information on the loom other than it isquite promient in there museum display. Thank you for you reply. YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE THAT DID. Klarence
Fri, 08/19/2011 - 14:54

Karren K. Brito

It is hard to help you because we have so little info.  I've never heard of Cormaine looms so I have no idea if it is a jack, counterbalance or counter march loom.  Each one has a different mechanism to raise(lower) the harnesses.  A book that shows these different mechansims could help you.  The terms you use for different parts of the looms don't co-incide with our teminology so we are having trouble understanding your words too.  That is why pictures would help, even ones from your cell phone.

If you have a jack loom with a direct tie-up and you want to now connect each treadle to 2 or more harnesses you may have to build a whole new structure to do this.

Besides the public library here is a resource for many old loom manuals online, http://www.weaversfriend.com/page1/page1.html.  I think they are mainly rug looms.

 

 

Fri, 08/19/2011 - 20:03

Joanne Hall

If this loom was used by many weavers, then the design of the treadles and lamms might be just fine the way it is.  Weave a few projects on it and learn about the type of loom it is before you make any changes.  I have seen some very nice looms with changes made, which make the loom worth less than before the changes were made.

Joanne

Mon, 09/05/2011 - 01:49

Penn (not verified)

I think Cromaine looms were the predecessor of the Gallinger looms, both of which are out of production. I've seen photos of different versions of the Cromaine, one of which looked almost like an enclosed pew, or box. Here is a link to a blog post about the brake system on Cromaine looms. Lona, the blog's owner/author, might be able to give you advice on the heddles and other aspects of the loom. Good luck!
Mon, 09/05/2011 - 01:49

Penn (not verified)

http://shadysidefarm.blogspot.com/2009/07/brake-system-for-cromaine-crafts-loom.html
Mon, 09/05/2011 - 12:32

sequel (not verified)

Both of these looms are counterbalanced and usually direct tie-up looms. When you begin weaving, you will need to know that the shafts do not work independently, but in pairs.  Find a good book that addresses the workings of counterbalanced looms.