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Rigid Heddle Loom

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kparanya
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Published on September 9, 2011
This thing was Featured on December 21, 2012

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This is not the most efficient way to make a rigid heddle loom, but it works. There are definitely some parts that need some editing, the heddle needs to be stronger, as do the front and back round beams. Also, the openSCAD files should be parameterized to accomodate any sized loom and heddle.

The loom took a lot of time/plastic to print and I don't expect anyone else to print it, but it was a great way to learn some openSCAD and to combine two of my hobbies.

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TimboInSpace on December 24, 2012 said:

Very nice! I've been hoping to build my own version of a knitting-loom in the future. I hope someone automates this with some servos! :D

mmmlinux on December 22, 2012 said:

how come you didnt print the shuttle as well?

IcanCwhatUsay on December 21, 2012 said:

Ooooh! Gotta video?

yzorg on November 25, 2011 said:

cool

@Mattmoses Agreed!

now automatize it with steppers and arduino ;)

i would love to have an automated tube-knitting-heddle-loom. for example we could make experimental coils using thin wires. or making flexible fishing-line tubes for use as cableguides.

mattmoses on September 24, 2011 said:

This is cool. Have you thought about using metal rods for the frame, combined with printed pieces for the brackets, kind of like the way the reprap Mendel is put together? It would reduce the print time a lot and might make it easier to make and use.

Also, any chance you design us something mechanized like this
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F...

or this
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J...

:)

creuzerm on December 21, 2012 said:

I could see using a PVC plumbing pipe as well for the frame. Just print the 'difficult' parts.

Botfarm88 on September 10, 2011 said:

This is amazing very well done I think I will start printing it today!!

fdavies on September 10, 2011 said:

Wow, this is really cool!

I have always had a thing for looms and it is great to see one here. The whole idea of printing a machine that can make things is great, too.

fdavies

kparanya on September 10, 2011 said:

Thanks!

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