Ashford Weaving Rigid Heddle Loom - 32"

5 stars are not enough! Easy for me, a beginner, to set up and weave. I've made a lot of beautiful wraps for friends and family. It's a better price than other comparable brands but still great quality. I have a lot of confidence in the Ashford brand.

A wonderful choice for anyone wanting to try weaving. I looked at many options but decided on the rigid heddle loom based on price, size and what the loom was capable of producing. I chose the 32 inch since I planned to use the loom to make fabric for sewing projects along with scarves, shawls etc.A warping peg was included along with 2 shuttles.It was easy to assemble with clear instructions and it was well made so, everything lined up properly. The loom also came with instructions for a scarf project so you can learn to warp the loom and weave a small portion before trying a larger project.It's a good sized loom but it's not cumbersome to sit with it resting over my lap with the other end on the table. If I had it to do again I MIGHT get the larger one but I'm honestly very pleased with the 32 inch model.My only recommendation for extras would be to get a beater. Your selvages will be a little neater but otherwise, this loom comes with everything you need to get started weaving other than your yarn.Enjoy!

I have to say I am very pleased with the purchase. I got a 32" and it's huge. Yes, it $350 after taxes, but it's well worth the price if you want a loom.Although it was easily assembled, I had to use a drill to screw in the screws for the turning knobs as they would not go in by a hand screwdriver. Other that, there were no issues with the assembly.

I've been pleased with the quality and usability of the Ashford Rigid Heddle loom. I have the 32", which is great as I am making rugs and blankets, and having a wider weaving width makes that job easier. I've made table runners, scarves and rugs so far with ease. Even when working on smaller projects, the 32" does not seem bulky. I recommend the 32" for those who want to do a wide range of projects.I think this loom is great for beginners and experienced weavers. It is easy to put together, and you will be weaving in no time! This comes with everything you need to start weaving (except for yarn).If purchasing, know that the wood is raw and unfinished. I prefer this, as I was able to choose how to finish it (I used a satin finish polyurethane - it turned out beautifully). I would be sure to research ways to finish wood (I.e., linseed oil, polyurethane, etc.) So you know what the result will look like and how to finish the wood properly.

This is AWESOME AN ASHFORD RIGID HEDDLE LOOM from start to finish! Pictures got a bit out of order but don't let that stop you from looking at the ease my neighbor, J.D. WHARTON, assembled the loom in about an hour! Every piece was there, and everything went together like the fine tool it is! These are awesome for folks around the world who love to weave! A weaver's delight. Workmanship of the ASHFORD RIGID HEDDLE LOOM is second to none. BUY YOURS NOW! Fast shipping. Excellent New Zealand SELLER right where the SILVER BEECH TREES are native. GET YOUR ASHFORD POLISHING WAX at the time of purchase! HAPPY WEAVING!

Great, well-made product! I am very happy with the overall piece but there were a few things to dock a star:1. The very stiff plastic pieces that connect your warp & cloth beams to the back and front beams.2. Flimsy cardboard pieces included to try and separate the warp threads as you wind it up. They don't do anything.3. You have to have a stand. There is no way anyone can use this beast without one. It is HUGE. Measure out what the dimensions are before you buy this. It takes up SO MUCH room.4. The assembly is fairly straight forward, but not all of the predrilled holes are big enough to get the screws in without an incredibly powerful electric drill. I don't have one so I got a few blisters instead... and a few screws are still poking out because they refuse to go in.5. The wood is unfinished. I knew this before buying, and it's very common amongst all loom manufacturers, but there isn't even an option to buy one with a finished exterior. I'm not interested in woodworking. I just want to weave! (When I'm not knitting...)

So I've been a knitter for about 8yrs and love knitting. But certain textile patterns are difficult to knit with ease, which is why I looked into weaving. I was initially intimidated by the price of weaving looms compared to the items needed for knitting. I did tons of research on the size of looms and what you can make on different looms, ultimately leading me to get the 32" rigid heddle. I'm thrilled with this purchase! At first, I was very intimidated by the size as the 32" loom is much wider then it is long, but you quickly get used to it. I decided not to stain or finish the loom as I like the current look and am not too worried about damages to it. Being 6'1", I didn't purchase the stand because I can still easily reach things, but I could see the size being an issue for people with shorter arms. Ashford has tons of videos for this loom which helped me warp it as well as troubleshoot problems during the weaving. I've had it for a couple weeks now and have steadily gotten more ambitious with my projects and am excited for what's ahead. Once I get used to the initial parts, I'm going to buy a second heddle kit and other heddles. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning weaving and expects themselves to pursue a range of projects as am I.