Well, I did it! I made myself a 6 foot triangle loom. (That's it hanging there on my free standing warping board for my floor loom.) I bought some oak wood trim, a zillion little nails and a few screws and such, and thus began my adventure into woodworking. Now mind you, what I lacked in technological and carpentry skills, I made up for in perseverance. There was no cussing involved. I only had to recharge my Dremel twice to drill 405 little bitty holes-and I only hit my thumb with the hammer once while hammering 405 little bitty nails. Still no cussing-remarkable-hey? I'm not sure how well it will hold up-the wood did split slightly in some spots-there are a lot of nails really close together-even with the pre-drilled holes. I haven't sanded and stained it yet-I should have done that before I drilled-but I couldn't wait to get at it.Now I'm not sure I have the correct amount of nails. I don't know if there should be an even or odd number per side. I posted the question on Ravelry with the Tri-loom weavers group. Hopefully someone there will have my answer for me.
Now I'm off to watch as many you-tube videos as I can to be sure I know how to weave on this puppy!
...with no cussing involved. tehehe. My perseverance would have ended long before the 405 holes were drilled. Looking forward to the creations you will make on the new loom.
ReplyDeleteMy eyes crossed at the thought of 405 little holes. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteDid the yarn arrive yet, Kathi?
ReplyDeleteWow! 405 holes? I am impressed. And no cursing??? Congratulations! Cannot wait to see what you will create on your loom!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, can not wait to see what you weave on this beauty!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your finished projects. My tri loom is on lone to a friend since I haven't made anything in about a 1 1/2 yrs on it. Thought it should get some use.
ReplyDeleteHappy Fiber Arts Friday!!
Oh lovely, did I miss instructions or a materials list that you used? I've been wanting to make myself one for some time now.
ReplyDeleteprofanity-free woodworking?!? That is a feat!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to see what you make with that thing. :-)
Great job! I'm truly impressed that you didn't cuss. I would have had to at least once just on general principle. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh wow!! I saw the most beautiful shawl made on one of these and I have been bugging/begging my hubby to make me one ever since! I cannot wait to see what you make!!
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