I did stumble on their site recently - the loom does look well built - if
you have the opportunity for someone to bring it along in their luggage, I
would consider trying it out.

Sara von Tresckow, Fond du Lac, WI
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I've had the Meta 40 cm sample loom
http://www.weavingloomsmeta.be/loom/sample_loom.php
http://www.weavingloomsmeta.be/loom/sample_loom_photos.php
for now six or seven years, and I'm very happy with it. I also bought the floor stand, so as not to have it take up a whole table, and although it is a sturdy loom, with felt pads under the stand it can be shifted around easily.

From the photos in their website I can see there have been some improvements since I bought mine, which haswood ratchet wheels, as in the first photo, while now they mention metal ratchet wheels. Also the folding mechanism appears to have been improved.

I like the space between the front beam and the castle, giving a good shed and the clever way the shafts can be dislodged to add or remove heddles quickly and easily. I do both back-to-front and front-to-back warping, depending on my project, and I find both easy and comfortable. The sliding beater works well, the rods need to be oiled every now and then, which I guess is normal. At the time I bought it its price was definitely competitive and I think it's still very good value.

I'm not a professional weaver, but I do plenty of projects. My main loom is the Louet David. The Meta is in my holiday home, where besides short visits duting the year I spend nearly two months in the summer and then it's in daily use, and not just for sampling.

Anna Ravano
Milan