Items for sale are generally available for pick up at our storage unit in Boulder. Please contact donations@handweaversofboulder.org to arrange payment and pick up time. We attempt to identify manufacturers and verify that equipment is functional, but the buyer must determine if items are acceptable. All items are sold as is. 

Oak Warping Board

Approximately 24" x 38", estimated 10-12 yard warp length or less depending on which pegs are used

$65

Raddle and Oak Lease Sticks

Raddle will hold approximately 30" wide warp

Oak lease sticks are 36" long

$65 for the set

Large Eight foot Navajo-style tapestry/rug loom

A very special Navajo-style loom for unlimited tapestry or rug weaving. This custom loom was used and beloved by local tapestry artist Elaine Nixon

Loom is easy to assemble/disassemble and can be stored flat

Dimensions are 9' wide x 8' tall x 4' deep

Three sturdy pipes for adjusting tension

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This is a special loom looking for a special weaver. Make an offer.

Rare Bexell Cranbrook J72-810 Loom

Built in the 1970s, this countermarche loom is in excellent condition

Cranbrook looms are known for their light treadling and ability to hold high tension

72" weaving width, 8 shafts, 10 treadles; 6, 10, and 12 dent 75" reeds

Overall dimensions: 90" wide x 72" high x 62" deep. Weight: 700 pounds

This loom has a treadle lock for holding the shed open, making it easy to stand to weave if desired

Includes string heddles, canvas apron on cloth beam, warp packing sticks, lease sticks, homemade raddle, warping board, bench

The loom is still in the owner's home, fully assembled

It is easily disassembled for transport, but would require a vehicle that can hold the loom sides (72" x 72" x 4") which cannot be disassembled

Disassembly and moving help from the HGB donations committee could be arranged for a local buyer

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$1800

Antique “Sabine” loom

From LoomCraft Studios, Wilmington, Ohio (1930s–1940s)

4-shaft rising-shed loom with high castle and hanging pulley system

6 treadles, direct tie up

48” weaving width

Folded dimensions: 50” wide, 48” tall, 18” deep

14 dent reed

Large quantity of extra heddles included

Instructions included

Metal parts (tie ups, reed, pulleys) are rusty, cords are weak

Missing a few pegs on sectional back beam

Other minor repairs needed

$200 or make an offer

   

Newcomb loom, 4-shaft, 6-treadle, 45” weaving width

This is a real workhorse of a loom priced to move.

The “Newcomb Studio Art Loom” sold by Sears Roebuck and Co. under the “Fairloom” name. 

This loom is disassembled for transport (not all parts are pictured, but all parts are included).

12-dent reed, metal heddles

Sectional back beam, heavy duty metal brake

Serial Number 4T2798

 Manuals are available online. There are Facebook groups and weaving groups specializing in the Newcomb loom.

$100 or make an offer

Spool rack and tension box

J.L. Hammett Co, Cambridge, MA

33” wide, 49” tall

One wooden foot, the other one is missing but would be fairly simple to replace

$75

12 dent Reed

22” wide, 4.5” tall, covering is peeling on one corner

Label reads “Thomas Miln Maker, Dundee”

$20

 

Last updated 08.07.2025