Loom Shedding thingy (heddle bar) - Free 3D Print Model

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Dynom Ulteavil

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X1 Carbon

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H2D Pro

P1S

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X1E

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A2L

0.16mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

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Description

My kids like looming, however the stock heddle bar worked really clumsy. So I designed one which keeps the warp threads spaced during rotation.

The difference between the two:

The dimensions are somewhat parametric, so if your loom dimensions are a bit different than what I have, feel free to comment and I'll see if I can make the changes.

Comment & Rating (14)

@user_2499214050

this is called a “raddle”.

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@DynomUlteavil

ah! thanks

@user_1444814240

actually it is called a (rotating) heddle bar. a raddle is for keeping warp threads tidy and in order while warping up a larger loom

@DynomUlteavil

Replying to @user_1444814240 :

much appreciated! Now I know (-:

@biglittlemamas

love the title , enough to make me add to my “print when I’m done with all these projects” list lol

The designer has replied

@DynomUlteavil

happy to oblige 😅

@DynomUlteavil

a heddle bar it's named apparently! will update the title later, just found out that doesn't work on mobile 🤔

@user_247478712

Can this be remixed into a modular fit? Like in parts and then to put together push-fit, similar to LEGO bricks, where each component seamlessly clicks into place. This would allow for endless customization options, where we could simply adapt to changing needs.

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@DynomUlteavil

Hi, thanks for the suggestion! And I suppose it could, but I'd be worried of having that hold up to be sturdy enough when the lengths increase. I'm not skilled enough to have a go at that, but I welcome any remix that gives the idea a go :-)

@DynomUlteavil

I have a few (minor) improvements in mind, if you're interested in printing this model, feel free to ping me. For now this works for us, but when I can help someone get an even better version I'm happy to help. The minor improvements: - More tilted slots, so that the stock threads spread a bit wider - higher bevel at the bottom, so that it stays in place a bit better within the loom frame - Slightly more narrow slots (currently slightly over 2mm wide when printed) - A bit more core strength, so that it's a bit stiffer. It's not a problem currently, but I'd like to make an attempt to make it stiffer, without using more material.