Thanks for the kind words on the video. It was amazing to work with Laura on it, and I’ll pass your compliments on to the videographer. :-)

I haven't converted mine to texsolv yet, but I heard from others the risk of damage is when you fold up the loom with the treadles connected. If you're not careful, the lamms can get bent. That's

I replaced the hooks on my baby Mac with Texsolv quite a few years ago and haven't had a problem with the shafts. I also replaced the two "s" hooks with three small strips of Velcro. The "s"

I would like to know, also. When I still had the shop, I retro-fitted many BabyMacs with Texsolv and never had an issue. All of the customers seemed extremely pleased to not have the the issue

I have been very frustrated with super hooks and think I will go for texsolv. What ways would the loom be damaged “if not done carefully”? thanks! Diane

It is great to hear that you are back at the loom after your health scare, Joe! And yes, Laura provides a lot of great tips that allow us to weave more comfortably. For a program, our guild watched

Good to know. My K series is supposed to arrive by end of next month. Marg

Hi Joe, It is great to have you writing again. I always enjoy your posts. Sorry to hear about the heart attack but you are clearly determined to keep going and are recovering well. I hope your loom

Hi Everyone Today I wove a rag rug 28 X 60. But I still have to take breaks. Oh that is right the only weaver that knows is Sara Von T. I have not posted to much I have had a plate full to take care

Replacing the hooks with texsolve can damage the shafts if not done carefully. Sandra

I have never had a problem with hooks coming off my Baby Mac, and I treadle fast and do not release the treadles gently. The hooks fit snugly on the lamms and I remove them with pliars. Sandra

We also just went through the AVL-K software upgrade. I haven't used the loom since upgrading as there is no warp on it presently. Maybe you would like to join the AVL-K group in .io Igor, and share

I, too, saw this on my phone but I didn't get a chance to note the source. Thanks for posting the link today, Nadine! There are so many exhibits showcasing weaving going on right now, all around the

Hooks can become misshapen. If the long straight part of the hook is bent or bowed enough (or if the treadle slot has warped) the hooks can get stuck in the treadle slot. Then, when the treadle is

Hi Cynthia Interesting. Will give it a try. Louise in NorCal ------------------

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Hi Nann Thank you for the valuable tips. Louise in NorCal ------------------

I have used a Macomber 8-shaft 48" B4 for over 50 years--20 of those as a production weaver. Alden Amos timed our weaving speed at a shot every second to 1-1/4 seconds, so speed isn't the issue. The

Went through an upgrade of the software on and AVL K series loom this morning. Had a few problems most of which were operator error and computer security interference at my end. Bob and Tim at AVL

I have not found this to be a problem on any macombers I have used. I have only woven on full size mac not baby macs so that might make the difference. I am a production weaver and like the macs