Kymberly1d ago

The Ashford knitters loom has broken on its fifth project - that little plastic clippy nubble on the back beam brake is a part that is *designed to break*

It is also the main problem I have with weaving on this and the table loom as my arthritic hands can’t easily force those levers/clip over those metal pins.

Have to wait for a replacement if I can get one at all - the Ashford table loom brake is a different direction and size so I can’t even cannibalise my own looms for a repair.

Anyone have a temporary fix idea? Or a permanent upgrade?

Can I remove the project for safekeeping (leaving the heddle and back wooden stick in place perhaps) to retie on that stick to the back beam when a replacement arrives?

#weaving #AshfordLooms @weaving

Show threadnika641d ago
@Kymberly @weaving
3D-printing?
Show threadKymberly1d ago
@nika64 Definitely an option for designing a different solution with a removable pin if needed -- would a resin printer work stability/strength wise? I've never considered printing structural components on our resin printer ...
Show threadJ. Rosenbaum (they/them)23h ago
@Kymberly @nika64 you could do structural on resin if it is very well cured and 100% fill. But if you have FDM you could possibly print a few in ABS or PETG or even carbon filled PLA. I can print some for you and send them if you want to try. I have PETG on hand.
Show threadJ. Rosenbaum (they/them)
@Kymberly @nika64 resin can be brittle, especially if exposed to sunlight over time, and I don't know enough to know how much impact this part takes.
Apr 9 at 11:12pmWeb
Show threadKymberly16h ago

@minxdragon There's an awful lot of force on that nubble as it shoves past the metal pin, so I'd guess resin would not be strong/flexible enough (and is exposed to sunlight as I weave in glass doorways - good light!)

Thank you! At the moment, I think I'm going to trial solutions that don't require that forceful shoving to save my hands - removable pin, clamp, bungee cord to engage the pawl.