A floor loom should be your choice if you have enough space. It is heavier and stronger, works much faster than a table loom, offers more possibilities and gives a better shed because of its greater depth. If you plan on doing a great amount of fabric weaving, a jack loom may suit your work. They are quiet, sturdy and the favorite of many highly skilled weavers. The beater on a loom can either pivot from the bottom or swing from a support above the weaving.
Overhead beaters are somewhat easier to work with and are less tiring.
The weight of the beater is an important feature as a heavier unit will allow you to beat down more easily. Beyond the primary components of a loom there are many accessories - benches, reeds, sectional warp beams, heddles, shuttles, dobbies, bobbin winders and more. A lot to consider. Ott light, auto reed hook or more harnesses. All rights reserved.