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I am helping a friend with her new to her Leclerc counter-balance loom. We have reviewed Jane's video on adjusting the loom so you can get a good shed. Our problem is when the shed is open the lower threads are about 1/2 inch above the bottom of the reed. We have adjusted the beater to the highest point and it still is not reaching the bottom. We tested the loom before we dressed it to ensure it was the right height. Any other suggestions you might have?

Hi everyone, I am a new to weaving person and have joined the online Guild, but I still haven't made the plunge to buy a loom, hence its all been reading, watching, and totally enjoying to this point. But I now need to move forward and put the learning process into action - and first step, of course to get a loom. Unfortunately space is a great limit to me at home base, plus I also want a loom that I will be able to transport to my very old and basic farm house. I really like the look of the Louet Jane, and especially as Jane S had so much to do with the development of the loom. I was thinking about the 50cm wide 8 shaft, but would love to hear from any others who may have this, and to ask if you have found it at all limiting in what you are able to produce. I am very taken with the idea of tea towels, and especially watching Jane's ideas over the seasons (I am dipping in at the moment), but today saw a particular set which required a loom at least 21" wide, which the 50cm doesn't quite make! I also realise that possibly it isnt that difficult to adjust the draft to fit a 50cm loom, I am sitting here in London, a grey day, searching and thinking, but thought a quick ask to the forum may help me make that decisions. With best wishes to all. Jill

Hi Jill, welcome to our world 😃 Tea towels are a wonderful project to work on, they provide a canvas as you learn to weave and start to design your own. However, I personally like a good sized tea towel that can hang in my kitchen, admired and used everyday. They also make wonderful gifts…family and friends will soon start collecting them and asking for more! That all being said - you’ve already discovered that 50cm is not quite wide enough at less than 20 inches in the reed, and the finished item will be narrower still. However - you could weave some lovely hand towels on it! If you have room for the 70 it would give you 27 inches in the reed to work with. The upside and downside are the same…upside - bigger, downside - bigger. The 70 takes more room in your vehicle as you move it around, it’s heavier and bulkier to carry. It will still fold down nicely when not in use with the warp already on it. I’m hoping others will chime in with their experience with the Jane!

Hi Sandra - and thank you so much for your ever so speedy response, and as you say, the upside and the downside - deliberations, contemplations, considerations - thoughts all in the pot swirling around! And perhaps for starting out, the 50cm model will meet my 'beginners' needs, however it would also be lovely to hear from others as to their experience on the Jane - exciting days ahead for me. Thank you so much, a lovely friendly welcome.