Cranbrook Countermarche Loom

Cranbrook 60", 8-shaft loom.

The Cranbrook loom is internationally recognized for its strength, balance, and superb craftsmanship. It is widely considered to be the finest countermarche loom ever made. The loom was originally designed over sixty years ago by Loja Saarinen, the founder of the weaving program at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. First built by John Bexell and later by his son Bert, the Cranbrook loom was made in recent years by Norwood Looms until Schacht acquired it in 1996. Schacht has continued to enhance and refine the design of this wonderful loom.

The Cranbrook loom is available in 48", 60", or 72" weaving widths with 2 to 8 shafts. Handcrafted of carefully selected kiln-dried maple, the Cranbrook loom is finished with a hand-rubbed penetrating Danish oil finish.

The Cranbrook loom comes ready to assemble in three or four cartons with full assembly instructions, 16 warp packing sticks, 1000 Texsolv heddles, and two lease sticks.

Cranbrook Accessories

Worm Gear
If you are weaving rugs or anticipating using high tension in your weaving, the optional worm gear will enhance the performance of the loom.
Ordered with the loom. $500
Ordered without loom $707

Double Back Beam
A double warp beam with a friction brake and second steel back beam can be ordered with the loom or added at any time.
48" Double Back Beam $1029
60" Double Back Beam $1077
72" Double Back Beam $1179

Suspended Tool Shelf
attaches to the inside of the loom frame between the beater and the shafts. It is 4" wide and tilted slightly forward for easy access.
48" Tool Shelf $203
60" Tool Shelf $222
72" Tool Shelf $236

Cranbrook Beater Weight
48" $121
60" $131
72" $136

Sectional Beam
The sectional warp beam have 2" sections and a one yard circumference. They can be added at any time.
48" Sectional Beam $376
60" Sectional Beam $435
72" Sectional Beam $543

Cranbrook Tension Box $277

Cranbrook Tension Box Rail
provides a convenient way to hold a tension box adjacent to the back beam. It may be left on the loom permanently or easily removed if desired.
48" $243
60" $270
72" $280

Raddles
The Cranbrook raddle is attached to the uprights of the side frame.
48" wide warps $166
60" wide warps $197
72" wide warps $234

Extra Treadles
12 Treadles with 8 harness loom $180

Additional Shaft Kits
Add'l 4 shafts, lamms, and jacks 48" $1425
Add'l 4 shafts, lamms, and jacks 60" $1625
Add'l 4 shafts, lamms, and jacks 72" $1926

Cranbrook Bench
The Cranbrook Bench is available in three lengths designed for the 48", 60" and 72" wide looms respectively. Made of hard maple, this sturdy and handsome bench has a foot rest on one side and is open on the other. The bench may be set with a flat or slanted seat.
48" loom $481
60" loom $495
72" loom $510
Cranbrook Sliding Threading Bench $172

Stainless Steel Reeds
Specify 6, 8, 10, 12, or 15 dpi:

Heddles
Cranbrook Texsolv Heddles/100 specify-brown,green,blue $21