Leclerc Weavebird Computer-Dobby looms are a series of sophisticated Computer controlled handweaving looms based on the Weavebird system conceived by Kevin Burns of Ireland. Designed for small production environments and those weavers looking for a high level of output, the Weavebird delivers a high degree of functionality without the corresponding high price and complexity found in scaled down production looms.
Download microsystems multifunction devices driver. The Weavebird looms employ a unique enhanced Countermarch mechanism where the weight of each shaft is balanced off with a compensating counter-weight. This design enables the production of complex patterns while dramatically reducing the treadling effort and physical strain on the weaver. The actual effort required to operate the Weavebird's 16, 24 or 32 shafts approximates that of a 4 shaft counterbalance loom. This unique design eliminates the need for the expensive and complicated air/electric driven treadling assist systems required by some conventional multi-shaft designs.
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The Weavebird loom's Countermarch mechanism controls both the rising and sinking sheds to produce a large uniform shed while minimizing the amount the yarn threads are stretched. Operation is simple with the weaver controlling the loom using two back mounted treadles to open and close the shed. The looms depth of up to 71 inch (180 cm) produces an excellent shed every time.
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Why Choose the Weavebird Loom?
For a comparison of the Leclerc Weavebird with the other Computer-Dobby loom designs on the market today, see our Why Weavebird? section where we provide a detailed explanation of the Weavebird advantages.
Weavebird Virtual Demonstration
While you may not be able to travel to our store to try the loom yourself, we are still able to provide you with a demonstration of its operation. The Weavebird loom weaving at 40 picks per minute can be seen on your computer via this short Video Clip. Note that this is a 3 Mb AVI file (.avi) so it may take some time to view on analog dial-up connections. Windows users can save the file to disk by holding the shift key down when clicking on the link with their mouse. If your computer does not have the application to open this file, Click Here to download a free QuickTime viewer for your Windows PC or Mac.
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Specifications:
The dimensions of the different loom sizes are listed below:
Loom | 27' | 36' | 45' | 60' | |
Heddles (#) | 16 Shaft | 1,000 | 1,500 | 2,000 | 2,500 |
24 Shaft | 1,500 | 2,000 | 2,500 | 3,000 | |
32 Shaft | - | 2,500 | 3,000 | 3,500 | |
Width | Weaving | 27' (69 cm) | 36' (90 cm) | 45' (115 cm) | 60' (150 cm) |
Overall Loom | 44' (111 cm) | 50 1/2' (128 cm) | 59 1/2' (151 cm) | 74 1/2' (189 cm) | |
Depth | 16 Shaft | 49' (124 cm) | 61' (155 cm) | ||
24 Shaft | 54' (137 cm) | 66' (168 cm) | |||
32 Shaft | - | 71' (180 cm) | |||
Height | Overall Loom | 68' (173 cm) | |||
Front Breast Beam | 34 1/2' (87 cm) | ||||
Weight | 16 Shaft | 200 lb (91 kg) | 240 lb (109 kg) | 280 lb (127 kg) | 320 lb (145 kg) |
24 Shaft | 240 lb (109 kg) | 280 lb (127 kg) | 330 lb (150 kg) | 385 lb (175 kg) | |
32 Shaft | - | 310 lb (140 kg) | 360 lb (163 kg) | 410 lb (185 kg) |
Ordering Information
Ordering a Weavebird Computer-Dobby loom is simple. There are 12 versions of the basic loom based on the number of shafts and weaving width required.
Loom Version | Weaving Width | ||||
27' | 36' | 45' | 60' | 72' | |
16 Shaft | 1016-2700 $7,800CDN | 1016-3600 $7,800CDN | 1016-4500 $8,127CDN | 1016-6000 $8,908CDN | 1016-7200 $11,743CDN |
24 Shaft | 1024-2700 $9,898CDN | 1024-3600 $9,898CDN | 1024-4500 $10,272CDN | 1024-6000 $11,182CDN | 1024-7200 $13,108CDN |
32 Shaft | N/A | 1032-3600 $11,904CDN | 1032-4500 $12,466CDN | 1032-6000 $13,250CDN | 1032-7200 $15,500CDN |
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Every Leclerc Weavebird loom ordered from Camilla Valley Farm comes complete with the following extras to get you up and weaving immediately:
PLUS exclusively from Camilla Valley Farm Weavers' Supply:
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Loom Options:
The basic Weavebird loom can be customized to fit the weavers application with a number of options including a Double Warp Beam to allow independent tensioning of two different yarn types, a Flying Shuttle Beater to speed up the weaving process and/or extend the weavers reach, a Hanging Overhead Beater, a Sectional Warp Beam to speed up the warping process and a Weighted Beater for rug weavers.
Leclerc also offers a choice of Loom Benches to fit all weavers and maximize their comfort while weaving. All of these options can be added to your Weavebird loom order or can be added to an existing loom at a later date.
WEAVEBIRD OPTIONS | ORDERING INFORMATION | ||||
27' | 36' | 45' | 60' | ||
Texsolv Heddles (Instead of Inserted Eye) | No Charge Specify When Ordering Loom | ||||
Double Warp Beam | Contact Us for Pricing | 6432-3000 $530CDN | 6432-4000 $605CDN | 6430-6000 $701CDN | |
Hanging Overhead Beater Option | 6395-9000 $252CDN | ||||
Sectional Warp Beam Kit | 1 Inch Sections | 6441-3000 $246CDN | 6441-4000 $246CDN | 6441-5000 $294CDN | 6441-6000 $375CDN |
2 Inch Sections | n/a | 6442-4000 $214CDN | 6442-5000 $241CDN | 6442-6000 $316CDN | |
Flying Shuttle Beater | Contact Us for Pricing | 6471-4000 $952CDN | 6471-5000 $952CDN | 6471-6000 $1,017CDN | |
Weighted Beater Bar | Top | 1560-2700 $101CDN | 1560-3600 $114CDN | 1560-3600 $129CDN | 1560-3600 $162CDN |
Bottom | 1570-2700 $130CDN | 1570-3600 $150CDN | 1570-4500 $171CDN | 1570-6000 $212CDN | |
Adjustable Loom Bench (Height can be set between 21 and 25') | 6384-6000 $252CDN | ||||
Rocking Loom Bench (Height Adjustable between 21 and 26 3/4') | 6384-7000 $423CDN | ||||
Open Ended Loom Bench (26' High with open ends for storage) | 6384-4000 $487CDN |
Extended Warranty
Leclerc provides a 2 year warranty on the Weavebird covering materials and workmanship with parts replaced free of charge upon proof of defect. Camilla Valley Farm extends that warranty by 1 year providing a 3 year warranty for all Weavebird looms. Note that this warranty covers all the parts including electronics. In addition we manage the warranty process and provide technical support giving the Weavebird owner one point of contact to resolve any problem they may have.
Weavebird Loom Driver
This PC-based program allows the weaver to open standard weave draft files created by all the most popular design programs (ie. Fiberworks PCW, WeaveMaker, SwiftWeave, ProWeave, etc.) and use them to control the Leclerc Weavebird 16 or 24 shaft Computer-Dobby Loom.
The standalone program can read both .wif and .dtx file types and runs on any PC running anything from Win 95 to XP. Features include Pattern Repeat/Mirror/ Stop Control, Ground Weave Insertion, Plain Weave Mode as well as Loom Wake-up and Diagnostic functions. The software is included free with every Weavebird and Diana Computer-dobby loom ordered.
More Information?
To learn more about the Weavebird Computer-Dobby Loom go to:
- Weavebird Loom Driver page
- Why Weavebird? page
CAN'T DECIDE?Contact us for help in answering questions about this loom, getting information about others or for help recommending a loom matched to your weaving level and needs. See our Leclerc Loom Comparison Chart for more help in deciding which loom is right for you. |
How to Order: Orders may be placed using our secure Online Order Form (this form should open in another window). Orders may also be placed by mail, fax or phone. Click Here for more information on how to place an order as well as our terms and conditions. Payment/Currency: Payment can be made using VISA or Mastercard, Cheque or Money Order in US or Canadian funds. US credit card purchases are billed directly in US funds eliminating any foreign currency conversion charges by the credit card company. Product Directories If you are looking for other items on our website, try using our product directories to quickly find what you are looking for! Our products are grouped as follows: Knitting Product Index Weaving/Spinning Product Index Books, Magazines & Videos. | Price/Shipping Quote? If you would like an exact quote for any items complete with shipping costs, please call or email us at nmanners@camillavalleyfarm.com with you location and we will provide this. Gift Certificate If you are looking for a gift for a Knitter or Weaver and can't figure out what they want, a Camilla Valley Farm Gift Certificate is an excellent way to ensure you get the perfect gift! We can also email gift certificates if you are running out of time! Newsletters About 4-6 times each year we email out a Knitter's Newsletter providing a summary update of what new products are available. Just email us at nmanners@camillavalleyfarm.com if you would like to receive this and we will add you to our mailing list. Note that we also have a seperate newsletter for Weavers. Other Sites Other sites of interest include addi Turbos Circular Knitting Needles and the Leclerc Weaving Loom Resource Page. |
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Last Updated: Friday February 28th, 2020
All contents copyright © 1998-2018
Camilla Valley Farm Weavers' Supply
Waiting for the next regulation to take effect is a way of life in the trucking industry. Last year's electronic logging device mandate, and changes to the hours-of-service regulations before that, are part of an ongoing cadence of new requirements that cause carriers and drivers alike to evolve and adapt to new realities of business and life on the road.
The clock officially is ticking on the next compliance date set to take effect on Feb. 7, 2020, in the form of entry-level driver training (ELDT).
Officially titled Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators, the final rule published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in late 2016 will enact new federal requirements in an attempt to standardize today's existing patchwork of training curricula that are developed at the state level.
The final rule puts the onus on commercial driver's license schools, as well as carriers with inhouse CDL training programs, to self-certify in a yet-to-be- deployed Training Provider Registry (TRP) and to overhaul entry-level driver training courses. Laura McMillan, vice president of training development for Instructional Technologies, said the self-certification process was modeled after FMCSA's National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.
Currently, the U.S. Department of Transportation only mandates four topics for CDL training providers: hours of service, driver qualification and disqualification, health and wellness and whistleblower protection. The new rule will require schools and trainers to provide 31 specific theory courses as well as 19 behind-the-wheel (BTW) skills courses, and driver candidates are required to have an 80 percent pass rate
in theory courses and to demonstrate proficiency in all 19 BTW skills required.
The ELDT final rule also establishes new minimum standards for both theory instructors and BTW instructors.
'There will be requirements for teachers and instructors working directly with students, whether in the classroom or in a behind-the-wheel capacity,' said McMillan. 'The big increase people will feel – the entities providing training and certainly the people going through the training – is there will be an increase in curriculum standards.'
McMillan said the new ELDT rule could exacerbate the driver shortage, as schools that currently provide CDL training will be unwilling or unable to meet the new requirements and could fall away as a resource for training.
'But it provides an opportunity for schools that are prepared to expand their operations, including carriers that do adopt inhouse training,' she said. 'It is expected that many carriers, either private fleets or for-hire carriers, will be reenergizing inhouse CDL training programs or starting up CDL training programs' in an effort to control their own driver pipelines.
Another challenge CDL schools and carriers with CDL training programs will face is a lack of qualified training professionals.
'Schools maybe don't realize it now because there are only minimal standards at the state level for an instructor, but they will feel it when the switch is flipped to the new law and there are very concrete qualifications for instructors,' said McMillan. 'Also, the integration with the TRP and complying with the federal standard – not just having the curriculum in place, which is a challenge as well, but to have that integrated with a TRP – is going to be a significant challenge for many schools in operation today.'
It remains to be seen what impact the ELDT final rule will have on carrier operations once it takes effect in nine months, but it's not a stretch to assume that an already constricted labor pipeline into an industry in sore need of new drivers will be put to the test. But as the trucking industry always seems to do, it should find new ways to weather the storm and thrive on the other side.
The dimensions of the different loom sizes are listed below:
Loom | 27' | 36' | 45' | 60' | |
Heddles (#) | 16 Shaft | 1,000 | 1,500 | 2,000 | 2,500 |
24 Shaft | 1,500 | 2,000 | 2,500 | 3,000 | |
32 Shaft | - | 2,500 | 3,000 | 3,500 | |
Width | Weaving | 27' (69 cm) | 36' (90 cm) | 45' (115 cm) | 60' (150 cm) |
Overall Loom | 44' (111 cm) | 50 1/2' (128 cm) | 59 1/2' (151 cm) | 74 1/2' (189 cm) | |
Depth | 16 Shaft | 49' (124 cm) | 61' (155 cm) | ||
24 Shaft | 54' (137 cm) | 66' (168 cm) | |||
32 Shaft | - | 71' (180 cm) | |||
Height | Overall Loom | 68' (173 cm) | |||
Front Breast Beam | 34 1/2' (87 cm) | ||||
Weight | 16 Shaft | 200 lb (91 kg) | 240 lb (109 kg) | 280 lb (127 kg) | 320 lb (145 kg) |
24 Shaft | 240 lb (109 kg) | 280 lb (127 kg) | 330 lb (150 kg) | 385 lb (175 kg) | |
32 Shaft | - | 310 lb (140 kg) | 360 lb (163 kg) | 410 lb (185 kg) |
Ordering Information
Ordering a Weavebird Computer-Dobby loom is simple. There are 12 versions of the basic loom based on the number of shafts and weaving width required.
Loom Version | Weaving Width | ||||
27' | 36' | 45' | 60' | 72' | |
16 Shaft | 1016-2700 $7,800CDN | 1016-3600 $7,800CDN | 1016-4500 $8,127CDN | 1016-6000 $8,908CDN | 1016-7200 $11,743CDN |
24 Shaft | 1024-2700 $9,898CDN | 1024-3600 $9,898CDN | 1024-4500 $10,272CDN | 1024-6000 $11,182CDN | 1024-7200 $13,108CDN |
32 Shaft | N/A | 1032-3600 $11,904CDN | 1032-4500 $12,466CDN | 1032-6000 $13,250CDN | 1032-7200 $15,500CDN |
|
Every Leclerc Weavebird loom ordered from Camilla Valley Farm comes complete with the following extras to get you up and weaving immediately:
PLUS exclusively from Camilla Valley Farm Weavers' Supply:
|
Loom Options:
The basic Weavebird loom can be customized to fit the weavers application with a number of options including a Double Warp Beam to allow independent tensioning of two different yarn types, a Flying Shuttle Beater to speed up the weaving process and/or extend the weavers reach, a Hanging Overhead Beater, a Sectional Warp Beam to speed up the warping process and a Weighted Beater for rug weavers.
Leclerc also offers a choice of Loom Benches to fit all weavers and maximize their comfort while weaving. All of these options can be added to your Weavebird loom order or can be added to an existing loom at a later date.
WEAVEBIRD OPTIONS | ORDERING INFORMATION | ||||
27' | 36' | 45' | 60' | ||
Texsolv Heddles (Instead of Inserted Eye) | No Charge Specify When Ordering Loom | ||||
Double Warp Beam | Contact Us for Pricing | 6432-3000 $530CDN | 6432-4000 $605CDN | 6430-6000 $701CDN | |
Hanging Overhead Beater Option | 6395-9000 $252CDN | ||||
Sectional Warp Beam Kit | 1 Inch Sections | 6441-3000 $246CDN | 6441-4000 $246CDN | 6441-5000 $294CDN | 6441-6000 $375CDN |
2 Inch Sections | n/a | 6442-4000 $214CDN | 6442-5000 $241CDN | 6442-6000 $316CDN | |
Flying Shuttle Beater | Contact Us for Pricing | 6471-4000 $952CDN | 6471-5000 $952CDN | 6471-6000 $1,017CDN | |
Weighted Beater Bar | Top | 1560-2700 $101CDN | 1560-3600 $114CDN | 1560-3600 $129CDN | 1560-3600 $162CDN |
Bottom | 1570-2700 $130CDN | 1570-3600 $150CDN | 1570-4500 $171CDN | 1570-6000 $212CDN | |
Adjustable Loom Bench (Height can be set between 21 and 25') | 6384-6000 $252CDN | ||||
Rocking Loom Bench (Height Adjustable between 21 and 26 3/4') | 6384-7000 $423CDN | ||||
Open Ended Loom Bench (26' High with open ends for storage) | 6384-4000 $487CDN |
Extended Warranty
Leclerc provides a 2 year warranty on the Weavebird covering materials and workmanship with parts replaced free of charge upon proof of defect. Camilla Valley Farm extends that warranty by 1 year providing a 3 year warranty for all Weavebird looms. Note that this warranty covers all the parts including electronics. In addition we manage the warranty process and provide technical support giving the Weavebird owner one point of contact to resolve any problem they may have.
Weavebird Loom Driver
This PC-based program allows the weaver to open standard weave draft files created by all the most popular design programs (ie. Fiberworks PCW, WeaveMaker, SwiftWeave, ProWeave, etc.) and use them to control the Leclerc Weavebird 16 or 24 shaft Computer-Dobby Loom.
The standalone program can read both .wif and .dtx file types and runs on any PC running anything from Win 95 to XP. Features include Pattern Repeat/Mirror/ Stop Control, Ground Weave Insertion, Plain Weave Mode as well as Loom Wake-up and Diagnostic functions. The software is included free with every Weavebird and Diana Computer-dobby loom ordered.
More Information?
To learn more about the Weavebird Computer-Dobby Loom go to:
- Weavebird Loom Driver page
- Why Weavebird? page
CAN'T DECIDE?Contact us for help in answering questions about this loom, getting information about others or for help recommending a loom matched to your weaving level and needs. See our Leclerc Loom Comparison Chart for more help in deciding which loom is right for you. |
How to Order: Orders may be placed using our secure Online Order Form (this form should open in another window). Orders may also be placed by mail, fax or phone. Click Here for more information on how to place an order as well as our terms and conditions. Payment/Currency: Payment can be made using VISA or Mastercard, Cheque or Money Order in US or Canadian funds. US credit card purchases are billed directly in US funds eliminating any foreign currency conversion charges by the credit card company. Product Directories If you are looking for other items on our website, try using our product directories to quickly find what you are looking for! Our products are grouped as follows: Knitting Product Index Weaving/Spinning Product Index Books, Magazines & Videos. | Price/Shipping Quote? If you would like an exact quote for any items complete with shipping costs, please call or email us at nmanners@camillavalleyfarm.com with you location and we will provide this. Gift Certificate If you are looking for a gift for a Knitter or Weaver and can't figure out what they want, a Camilla Valley Farm Gift Certificate is an excellent way to ensure you get the perfect gift! We can also email gift certificates if you are running out of time! Newsletters About 4-6 times each year we email out a Knitter's Newsletter providing a summary update of what new products are available. Just email us at nmanners@camillavalleyfarm.com if you would like to receive this and we will add you to our mailing list. Note that we also have a seperate newsletter for Weavers. Other Sites Other sites of interest include addi Turbos Circular Knitting Needles and the Leclerc Weaving Loom Resource Page. |
Back To:
Last Updated: Friday February 28th, 2020
All contents copyright © 1998-2018
Camilla Valley Farm Weavers' Supply
Waiting for the next regulation to take effect is a way of life in the trucking industry. Last year's electronic logging device mandate, and changes to the hours-of-service regulations before that, are part of an ongoing cadence of new requirements that cause carriers and drivers alike to evolve and adapt to new realities of business and life on the road.
The clock officially is ticking on the next compliance date set to take effect on Feb. 7, 2020, in the form of entry-level driver training (ELDT).
Officially titled Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators, the final rule published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in late 2016 will enact new federal requirements in an attempt to standardize today's existing patchwork of training curricula that are developed at the state level.
The final rule puts the onus on commercial driver's license schools, as well as carriers with inhouse CDL training programs, to self-certify in a yet-to-be- deployed Training Provider Registry (TRP) and to overhaul entry-level driver training courses. Laura McMillan, vice president of training development for Instructional Technologies, said the self-certification process was modeled after FMCSA's National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.
Currently, the U.S. Department of Transportation only mandates four topics for CDL training providers: hours of service, driver qualification and disqualification, health and wellness and whistleblower protection. The new rule will require schools and trainers to provide 31 specific theory courses as well as 19 behind-the-wheel (BTW) skills courses, and driver candidates are required to have an 80 percent pass rate
in theory courses and to demonstrate proficiency in all 19 BTW skills required.
The ELDT final rule also establishes new minimum standards for both theory instructors and BTW instructors.
'There will be requirements for teachers and instructors working directly with students, whether in the classroom or in a behind-the-wheel capacity,' said McMillan. 'The big increase people will feel – the entities providing training and certainly the people going through the training – is there will be an increase in curriculum standards.'
McMillan said the new ELDT rule could exacerbate the driver shortage, as schools that currently provide CDL training will be unwilling or unable to meet the new requirements and could fall away as a resource for training.
'But it provides an opportunity for schools that are prepared to expand their operations, including carriers that do adopt inhouse training,' she said. 'It is expected that many carriers, either private fleets or for-hire carriers, will be reenergizing inhouse CDL training programs or starting up CDL training programs' in an effort to control their own driver pipelines.
Another challenge CDL schools and carriers with CDL training programs will face is a lack of qualified training professionals.
'Schools maybe don't realize it now because there are only minimal standards at the state level for an instructor, but they will feel it when the switch is flipped to the new law and there are very concrete qualifications for instructors,' said McMillan. 'Also, the integration with the TRP and complying with the federal standard – not just having the curriculum in place, which is a challenge as well, but to have that integrated with a TRP – is going to be a significant challenge for many schools in operation today.'
It remains to be seen what impact the ELDT final rule will have on carrier operations once it takes effect in nine months, but it's not a stretch to assume that an already constricted labor pipeline into an industry in sore need of new drivers will be put to the test. But as the trucking industry always seems to do, it should find new ways to weather the storm and thrive on the other side.