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ReviewsAshford Kiwi 3 Review: Scotch Tension Spinning Wheel
The Ashford Kiwi 3 is a scotch tension spinning wheel with three ratios (5.5 to 9.5:1), folding treadles, and 130g bobbins. Unfinished $629 or lacquered $799.
ReviewsAshford Traditional Review: Saxony Style, 17:1 Top Ratio
Saxony spinning wheel, single drive $829–$999 or double drive $879–$1,039, four ratios to 17:1, made in New Zealand since 1965. Prices verified June 2026.
ReviewsSchacht Baby Wolf vs Wolf Pup LT: Floor Loom Comparison
Wolf Pup LT at $1,963 and 18 inches vs Baby Wolf at $2,386 and 26 inches: specs, weight, upgrade path, and a clear verdict. Verified June 2026.
ReviewsKromski Harp Forte Review: Best-Equipped Rigid Heddle
Kromski Harp Forte review: four widths, alder wood, a built-in warping board, and the fullest accessories kit in its class. Prices verified June 2026.
ReviewsLouet David III Review: 8-Shaft Dutch Floor Loom Specs
8 shafts standard, three widths (27.6 to 43.5 inches), a spring-pulley sinking shed, and a 33.5-inch depth. Prices from $5,087, verified June 2026.
ReviewsCricket vs Ashford Rigid Heddle: Which Loom Should You Buy?
Schacht Cricket vs Ashford SampleIt and Rigid Heddle Loom compared: prices, reed dents, wood, weaving widths, and the 4-shaft upgrade path. Verified June 2026.
ReviewsSchacht Wolf Pup LT Review: Compact 18-Inch Floor Loom
Verified specs, honest width ceiling, and exactly who the Wolf Pup LT is for. The smallest real 4-shaft floor loom in the Schacht lineup, starting at $1,963.
ReviewsAshford Rigid Heddle Loom Review: The Full Family Decoded
The Ashford rigid heddle family decoded: SampleIt, Rigid Heddle Loom, and Knitters Loom. Spec table, owner reports, and an honest verdict by width and budget.
ReviewsSchacht Baby Wolf Review: The Institutional Floor Loom
The Baby Wolf at $2,386 fits through a standard door. Spec table, owner reports, Hall Records used prices, and a clear routing table for who should buy it.
ReviewsSchacht Cricket Loom Review: The First Rigid Heddle
The Schacht Cricket is the rigid heddle loom most weavers should start on. Owner reports, a spec table, width-per-dollar math, and the honest used-market read.