How to Assemble a Harrisville Designs Loom


This assembly guide will show you how to build a Model A/4 Harrisville Designs floor loom. You may jump to the section you need by clicking the links below in the table of contents. Please note: This video can be referenced when assembling any of our other model looms. Just be sure to have your assembly manual handy as some of the parts and hardware may differ slightly.


0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Preparation
2:58 - Castle Assembly
8:34 - Warp Assembly
9:33 - Breast Assembly
11:06 - Side Brace Assembly
14:40 - Breast Assembly to Side Braces
16:49 - Warp to Castle
19:58 - Folding
20:52 - Leveling
21:54 - Beater Assembly
24:02 - Treadle Assembly
26:14 - Harness Assembly
30:32 - Lamm and Harness Installation
35:59 - Treadles to Lamms
38:03 - Beam Installation
40:16 - Warp Brake Assembly
43:50 - Attaching the Wheels
44:46 - Final Assembly