Description
Compact Footprint, Studio‑Class Performance. Don’t let its modest size fool you: the David III is a precision 8‑shaft floor loom engineered in the Netherlands for remarkably light treadling, near‑silent operation, and rock‑solid stability. If you need a space‑friendly loom that can still tackle complex drafts, dense fabrics, or double‑width blankets, David III delivers.
New to David III? Watch the two quick clips in our photo carousel: one shows the loom going together (castle ships pre‑assembled), the other walks through a simple harness adjustment that restores a full 6 cm shed when warp tension is high.
Weave More, Strain Less—Stand-Out David III Advantages
- Sinking‑shed jack action = feather‑light treadling. Gravity drops only the selected shafts; cams flatten at the bottom of the stroke, so your leg weight keeps the shed open with minimal effort.
- Huge, balanced shed (~5–6 cm). Equal tension on upper and lower layers gives a perfectly flat fell line and tidy selvages.
- Whisper‑quiet weaving. Texsolv heddles and a rigid beech frame cut clatter dramatically compared with metal‑heddle looms.
- Quick, tool‑free tie‑ups. Permanent Texsolv cords hook onto treadle screw heads—no crawling under the loom with a wrench.
- Built‑in raddle & folding back beam. Spread your warp, beam back‑to‑front, then swing the warp beam inward when the loom is not in use.
Choose the Width That Fits Your Projects
| Model | Weaving Width | Outside W × D × H | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| David 70 | 27 ⅝” / 70 cm | 34.25″ × 33.5″ × 50″ (87 × 85 × 127 cm) | 66 lb / 30 kg |
| David 90 | 35 ⅜” / 90 cm | 42″ × 33.5″ × 50″ (107 × 85 × 127 cm) | 77 lb / 35 kg |
| David 110 | 43 ½” / 110 cm | 52″ × 34.25″ × 47″ (132 × 87 × 119 cm) | 88 lb / 40 kg |
Breast‑beam height: 31″ / 78.7 cm | Folded depth: 34″ / 86 cm
What Comes Standard
- 8 shafts & 10 treadles (expand your pattern options)
- 800 Texsolv heddles (longer bundles supplied for wider models)
- 10‑dent stainless‑steel reed
- 2.36″ shed height (6 cm)
- Integrated raddle with snap‑on covers
- Lease sticks, 16 warp sticks, tie‑up sticks
- Friction brake on the warp beam + double ratchet cloth beam
- Clear, step‑by‑step assembly guide & video (see carousel)
Fine‑Tune Your Loom in Minutes
Need a taller shed for thicker wefts? Slide one spring cord loop higher—see the Optimal Shed video in our gallery for a 60‑second demo. All key adjustments (harness height, beater position, spring tension) are tool‑free and covered in the manual.
Optional Accessories
- Louet height‑adjustable bench
- Second warp beam & sectional kit
- Flying Dutchman shuttle for high‑speed weft insertion
- Stainless reeds, extra heddles, warp separator, vertical warping mill, and more
Made‑to‑Order Lead Time
We stock the most popular widths, but if we’re briefly out our next shipment can take 4–6 months directly from Louët’s Dutch workshop. Need an exact ship date? Give us a call and we’ll check the current schedule.
Ready to upgrade? Choose your weaving width, add the David III to your cart, and enjoy effortless treadling, whisper‑quiet operation, and Louët’s legendary build quality for decades to come.
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