Louët Megado Floor Loom

The Megado is the largest dobby loom in Louët's dobby collection and offers nearly unlimited possibilities for weaving patterns up to 32 shafts. This is the loom itself, you'll also select either a Computer Dobby or Mechanical Dobby system (sold separately) when purchasing the loom.

A dobby is a programmable shaft selector. Weaving on a dobby is so enjoyable because you no longer have to worry about choosing the shaft combinations during weaving. You also no longer have to tie the treadles under the loom. Using a draft you program you'll weave with the single treadle and the system will select the correct shaft accordingly - what a breeze! Setting up the warp and weaving is the same process as with the other handweaving looms. All the dobby does is select the shafts. You can choose between a mechanical or an electronic dobby system as well as several additional accessories for an absolutely custom complex weaving experience.

Megado is made of lacquered ash hardwood and the most complex castle section is pre-assembled, you'll need to assemble the frame using basic handtools and the included instructions.

Treadling: The patented floating breast beam system developed by Louët, ensures that the tension on the warp is consistent every time you advance your warp. With the help of a friction brake system, the fabric can be advanced while you remain seated on the weaving bench. Treadling on the Louët dobby is much easier than other models due to Louët's years of thoughtful engineering. If needed, an additional Treadle Height Adjuster Kit is also available to raise the treadle in 1" increments.

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Included:

Built-in raddle, 10 dpi reed, 900 (16s) or 1700 (32s) texsolve heddles, 2 lease sticks, 2 apron sticks, and 16 warping sticks.

Weights for 16-Harness Model:

• Megado 40 - 63 kg (138 lb)
  

• Megado 70 - 69 kg (152 lb)

• Megado 90 - 76 kg (166 lb)
  

• Megado 110 - 84 kg (185 lb)

• Megado 130 - 92 kg (203 lb)

• Add 13 kg (29 lb) to the above for 32 harness loom.

Additional accessories, sold separately:

• Adjustable bench - 59 - 72 cm (23 1/4"-28 3/8")

• Tilting set for bench

• Second warp beam with back beam

• Sectional warp beam

• Flying Dutchman shuttle

• Fly shuttle device 

• Treadle height adjusting kit

• Mechanical dobby, including 60 program bars

• Additional Program bars (sets of ten)

• Electronic Computer dobby