Comments on: Kessenich 4/4 Floor Loom Progress

By: Tropical Twister

Tropical Twister — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:03:59 +0000

I didn’t replace the aprons. New aprons are available for this loom through Kessenich but I choose to keep the originals. They were attached by bolts and then secured with bolts. I removed the hardware and then the aprons. I reinforced the stitching on my sewing machine, then washed with soap and bleach the aprons. Most of the age stains were removed but kept the feel of being original. I think you’re just going to pull the tacks and start over after washing.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:12:34 +0000

How are you replacing the aprons on your loom? I have a Tools of the Trade Loom and each apron has 50 carpet tacks on the beams. I don’t know how to get them out.

By: Tropical Twister

Tropical Twister — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:32:29 +0000

Tell me please, what are the outside height dimensions of your reed? 5″?
Tropical Twister

By: Theresa

Theresa — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:42:10 +0000

I have 5 Kessenich looms, and they are just wonderful. I have flat steel heddles on all the looms, as these are jack looms I am guessing that the weight of the heddles is needed to keep the shafts from floating too much…just my thoughs!