Leclerc Nilus II Loom

leclerc nilus countermarch loom One of Leclerc's most popular floor looms, the Nilus II offers a wide variety of options. The Leclerc Nilus II is available as a Jack type loom (with or without back hinged treadles), a counter balanced loom or as a countermarch loom.

All Nilus II looms have a folding back beam which has been strengthened with stabilizer foot and non-sliding polyvinyl footpads at the base to keep the loom from sliding. It is equipped with a friction brake to provide a perfect tension that is easily released. The shed is always good with any combination of tie-up. The front cloth beam and back breast beams are removable for easy threading, and the warp beam is also removable for outside beaming when required. The Nilus II loom is equipped with a regular plain beam to which a set of rake-like pieces can be added to convert it into a sectional warp beam. (Optional)

All Nilus II looms come complete with a steel reed (your choice of 6, 8, 10 or 12 dent, please choose below), 1000 (1200 or 1500 depending on the loom width) wire heddles, 1 boat shuttle, 12 plastic bobbins, one reed and heddle hook, two lease sticks, 2 warp rods, 2 beam sticks, 2 cords, 2 aprons, assembly instructions and assembly DVD and the book "Warp and Weave". Choose from three weaving width.

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Leclerc Nilus II Jack Loom

On the Nilus II jack-type 4 Harness version, the top shelf can be easily removed, allowing easy access to the shafts for the addition or removal of heddles. Heddles used are 12½" long.

The Leclerc Nilus II has independent shafts, guided into slides at each end, preventing friction of shaft frames which are pushed upwards by an underneath mechanism. Treadles are front hinged like other conventional looms (not shown).

The Nilus II loom is equipped with a regular plain beam to which a set of rake-like pieces can be added to convert it into a sectional warp beam. (Optional)

Please choose one FREE reed for your Leclerc Nilus II Loom

Additional reeds can be purchase separately on our Leclerc Weaving Accessories page.

Leclerc Nilus II Jack Loom with Back Hinged Treadles

As with all loom designs there are some tradeoffs. With the Jack Loom the problem most often cited was the difficulty in getting a good shed with 6+ Shaft weave structure. Leclerc's new design has overcome this problem. The new design features the treadles anchored at the rear of the Loom, with a new unique, Rocker mechanism that insures even tension on all tie-up cords with the treadles in both the rest or depressed position. This new design provides the weaver with the easier treadling of multi harness designs, comparable to that of a 4 harness loom. You can still fold the loom with the warp attached if you need to move the loom.

The Nilus II loom is equipped with a regular plain beam to which a set of rake-like pieces can be added to convert it into a sectional warp beam. (Optional)

Please choose one FREE reed for your Leclerc Nilus II Loom.

Additional reeds can be purchase separately on our Leclerc Weaving Accessories page.

Leclerc Nilus II Countermarch Loom with Back Hinged Treadles

This countermarch system has one set of lams, two sets of pulleys above the shafts and one set of pulleys below. The lams raise the shafts while the treadle cord attached to the lower part of the shaft frame lowers the others.

In a countermarch loom, every shaft is actively involved in each shed: each shaft is either lifted or pulled down by each pedal. Uneven shed like 3 shafts against 1 is always large and clean. Because you actually lift or pull down every shaft, you never have any problem with one shaft floating when it should not.

Please choose your loom type and weaving width and then your choice of reed. Additional reeds can be ordered separately on the Leclerc Weaving Accessories page. Other upgrades below.

The Nilus II loom is equipped with a regular plain beam to which a set of rake-like pieces can be added to convert it into a sectional warp beam. (Optional)

Please choose one FREE reed for your Leclerc Nilus II Loom

Additional reeds can be purchase separately on our Leclerc Weaving Accessories page.

Nilus II SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS

Weaving Width	36" (90 cm)	45" (115 cm)	60" (150 cm)
Number of heddles	1000	1200	1500
Loom Width	47" (119 cm)	56" (142 cm)	71" (180 cm)
Depth when open	48" (122 cm)	48" (122 cm)	48" (122 cm)
Depth when folded	27½" (70 cm)	27½" (70 cm)	27½" (70 cm)
Height C-Balance	58½" (149 cm)	58½" (149 cm)	58½" (149 cm)
Height Jack-type	49" (125 cm)	49" (125 cm)	49" (125 cm)
Breast Beam Height	34½" (87 cm)	34½" (87 cm)	34½" (87 cm)
Net Weight	158 lbs (72 kg)	176 lbs (80 kg)	210 lbs (95 kg)

A word about Leclerc Nilus II Loom Delivery

Please note that this Leclerc loom is built to order. Shipment from time of order can range from one week to four weeks. We will charge your card half of the price when you order this item and charge the second half once we receive shipping information. If you pay with PayPal the entire amount is charged. This loom is shipped to your home FREE of charge. (Alaska and Hawaii excluded, please contact us for a shipping quote. Canadian customers will have to pay tax)

Leclerc Nilus II Accessories and Upgrades

Texsolv and Inserted Eye Heddle Upgrade - With Purchase of Loom only

Please select these options only if you are purchasing a Leclerc Nilus II loom at the same time. If you are trying to upgrade a Leclerc Nilus II loom you already have please refer to the Leclerc Weaving Accessories page.

Upgrade to inserted eye heddles or texsolv heddles instead of the wire heddles. You will receive 1000 heddles for the 36" loom, 1200 for the 45" loom and 1500 for the 60" loom