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The Older COMPACT model
This photo is of the typical early Gilmore "Compact" loom. Though not really a fold up type loom it was named "Compact" because the Warp Beam could come off, and parts would fold up making it narrow enough to fit through a standard door. The "Rigid" models before it had to be disassembled to get through a doorway. The older styles had the Front Beam, or Breast Beam, secured and non-removable with bolts. A brake lever that ended in a bent dog on the Warp Beam brake ratchet went from front to back along the outside of the Castle, or Jack End. A foot lever could be swung out to the right side on the floor so the Warp Beam could be released. This particular part is often confusing to loom owners and can be removed if desired.

The X Frame Loom

The "X" frame loom was one of the original Gilmore designs from the late 1930's. Although it is not made by Gilmore Looms anymore its basic folding design is being made by other loom companies. Below are scanned advertisements for the X frame, the second one being an ad for Handwoven in 1997.

1940's Informational Brochure

The following 8 pages are from an advertisement brochure for Gilmore Looms in 1940. It shows the different looms that were being produced. The main looms that continued to be produced for many years were the "Rigid" and "X" type looms. It is interesting to note the 1940 prices. We also have a copy of this brochure that was sent to a weaver in 1942. Mr. Gilmore had scratched out the printed prices and handwritten in new prices that increased the looms $5 to $10. He had also written "discontinued" on the large Inkle loom and offered a new entry Inkle "table type" loom for $5.50.

Gilmore Looms for Hand-Weaving E. EVERETT GILMORE 1200 West Harding Way Stockton, California		X Type Folding Looms ---- Four & Eight Harness 36 in. Eight-harness (illustrated) ............. Price $ 95.00 45 in. Eight-harness .................................. Price 105.00 36 in. Four-harness .................................... Price 65.00 45 in. Four-harness .................................... Price 72.50 This loom is constructed of hardwood and is nicely finished. The harnesses are operated by jacks from below and the overall height does not exceed 37 inches. The distance from front to back in all models is 43 inches. When folded the loom can be taken through an ordinary door and is shipped full set up. Shipping weight (four-harness) about 200 lbs. Equipment: Setional warp beam; one reed 15 dent; one throw shuttle; tie-up cord; 15 heddles per inch of reed, flat steel rust-proof; two heddle transfer rods.
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Rigid Type Looms ---- Non Folding 36 in. Eight - harness (illustrated) .......... Price $105.00 36 in. Four - harness ............................... Price 70.00 45 in. Eight - harness .............................. Price 115.00 45 in. Four - harness ............................... Price 75.00 This type may be had with any desired number of harnesses, four, eight, ten or twelve. It is made in the two above widths only. This loom operates in the same manner as the others illustrat- ed but is much heavier and more rigid than the folding type. Equipment same as that listed under folding looms.		22 Inch Four Harness Loom This rigid model illustrated above is priced at only $42.50. It is made entirely of hardwood. It is 28 inches wide and 43 inches deep. Fully equipped with sectional warp beam; one throw shuttle; one reed 15 dent; tie-up cord; 330 flat steel heddles; two heddle transfer rods. Shipped fully set up. Ship- ing weight about 120 lbs. This is a jack-type loom, is easy to operate and is well balanced with a deep shed.
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22 Inch Folding Loom This model is priced at $45.00 Folds to space 17 inches thick and only 38 inches high. Is an ideal loom for apartments and summer cottages. Is easy to move about. The weight is about 80 lbs. Equipped with a plain warp beam, other equipment as listed for 22 Inch Four Harness Loom on proceeding page. If desired this model may be had with sectional warp beam.		Inkle Loom ......................................... Price $6.00 Ideal for weaving belts and other narrow fabrics -- produces a warp faced weave. Equipped with one belt shuttle, 100 tied linen heddles and directions for using. Shipped K. D. Weight 9 lbs.
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Maple Throw Shuttles .............................................. $1.50 Belt Shuttle (Norwegian) ......................................... .50 Gardner Warp Tensioner (for sectional warping) ...... 3.50 Sectional Lease Cross Attachment ............................ 1.50 Spool Rack, capacity 60 spools ................................. 5.00 Flat Steel Heddles, rust-proof, per hundred ................ .75		The construction of these looms eliminates the necessity of ever adjusting the harness frames for height. The only ties being from the treadles to the lamms. The harnesses are raised with a PATENTED coupler and they always fall to rest at the proper level. The nine inch heddles give sufficient shed for all tpes of weaving. The beater is equipped with shuttle race. The harnesses are equipped with the very best hardware as: lock hook center support; spring steel end bars; tempered steel heddle rods; flat steel heddles non-rusting. Sectional warp beams standard equipment on all models, but plain beams may be had if preferred. Prices f.o.b. Stockton, California. Prices subject to change without notice.
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