Q. When I buy a loom set are the instructions and pattern books included?
A. Yes one set is included with eash loom set alog with two tying shuttles.
Q. What are the Loom sizes?
A. The Hexagon loom sizes measured from the outsde of the looms are: Coaster 6 7/8" x 6 7/8". Pad size approx5 x 5, Hot Pad loom 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" Pad size approx 7 1/2" x 7 1/2 ", Large Doily loom 14 1/2" x 14 1/2" Pad size approx 12" x 12", Place Mat loom 14 1/2 x" x 19 3/4 ". Pad size Approx 12" x 17".
The Square loom sises are: Coaster 6 3/4”x 6 ¾”,Hot Pad loom 9 ¼”x9 ¼”, Large Doily 14 5/8”x 14 5/8”, Place Mat loom 14 5/8”x 19 ¾”. The pads are about 1 ½” to 2” smaller when removed from the loom.
Q.Can I pay by Check or Money Order?
A. Yes you can.To order by Check or Money Order make a copy of the mail order form from this websit. Mark which item(s) you want and send it along with a check or money order made out to to JOHN ALAN ENTERPRISES LLC, 4281 Climbing way Ann Arbor Mi 48103.
Q. What is the difference between the Red Oak and the White Pine sets?
A. Red oak is a stronger, harder wood with a distinctive grain and is some what more expensive than white pine so we charge less for The white pine set. The workmanship is the same for either set.
Q. Why are you offering these looms with out the pegs installed?
A. In order to offer them at a reduced price and to enable us to produce more in a shorter time frame. We thought that a number of you would like to be a part of the process and save money for your time.
Q. What is the advantage of making the shuttles out of aluminum rather than plastic?
A. Aluminum is stronger, more flexible and much less likely to break than plastic.
Q. Why are you making these loom sets out of wood rather than the plastic you formally used?
A. The new Red Oak and Clear White Pine looms are stronger easier to work and have an ascetic value that plastic just does not have.We think you will love them
Q: Does your offer include a manual?
A.Yes All loom kits include a 8 page instruction book and a 12 page pattern book plus instructions to install the pegs (if you purchased a loom with the pegs not installed) plus one free tying shuttle.
Q.From the pic, it looks like the pegs are included. Please confirm. Also, do any instructions come with the loom? . Thanks!
A.Yes , all the pegs are included along with the instructions for installing the pegs as well as instructions on how to wind and tie the yarn on to the looms and a 8 page pattern book, Thanks for your interest.
Q. Hi I was so happy to find your website. As a child I had a handmade wooden loom. I lost it over the years. Then I got the plastic one,
you are so right the pegs break off. Then its useless. My question is in your product description the white pine loom set without pegs installed
is $49.95 plus $6.75 & free shipping. What is the $6.75 charge for? Just wanted to know. Thanks Tina
A.Hi Tina, Thanks for your interest in our Love and Money looms. We have been offering free shipping on all of our producs but do to the large increase in shipping rates we ae now charging a nominal $5.00 on all of our loom sets and the New Work sation. The Tying Shuttles and Instructions and patters are still free shipping.
Q. Are these shuttles all the same size? I am interested in knowing whether they are small enough to use when making the coaster.
A. The shuttles are all the same size 7 1/2" long x 1/2" wide and 1/16" thick. You can use the yarn needle for the coaster loom. Happy Weaving
Q. We have one of your old square looms, but need to replace the shuttle. Could you please let me know if you would ship to the UK? If so we would be interested in one shuttle, plus the more tying shuttles.
A. Sorry but we do not ship out of the US at this time. If you have family or friends in the US we could ship it to them and they could forward it on to you.