Rigid Heddle 8dpi

Description

I was considering a rigid heddle loom as my first loom when I got the idea of learning to weave. But ordering a rigid heddle from abroad will really be expensive. With a 3D printer, I can print as many plates I want depending on the weaving width I am aiming for. Printing four plates will give me about 12 inches of effective weaving width. I made each plate around 3 inches of weaving width so that it will not be so much of waste in case of printing failure or if the heddle is damaged, it will be easy and cheap to replace compared to replacing a bigger heddles. Mounting hole: M3 bolt Dimensions: Slot height: 100mm Slot width: 1.8mm Eye height: 10mm Eye width: 1.8mm Blade width: 1.8mm Top & Bottom height: 8mm Total Dimensions: Length: 86.4mm Height: 116mm Depth: 4.6mm One plate is about 3 inches of weaving width. You can print as many as you want depending on the weaving width you are aiming for. You need to provide a frame in which to mount the heddles. When I made my frame, I made the slot in which the heddle slides into about 10mm deep. This way, I am sure the warps will rest on the frame and not at the actual heddle.