Fully Working Rigid Heddle Loom

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A fully functional weaving machine is ready for immediate use, requiring no additional materials beyond what your printer can produce. You can print and assemble the parts with ease, as numerous tutorial videos are available to guide you through the process. To ensure optimal performance, I recommend printing with 50% to 100% infill to support thread tension. If your printer is small, scaling up to 75% will still yield excellent results without requiring supports. Once printed, it's a good idea to sand the parts to facilitate smooth thread flow. This simple step makes all the difference in the world. With this machine, the possibilities are endless! You can create scarves, tapestries, clothing, kumihimo, and anything else you can imagine, limited only by your creativity. The loom's wide width accommodates up to 44 threads, while its length has no restrictions at all. While there is still room for improvement in the screws and locking bars, I encourage you to remix and enhance the design as you see fit. Update: For even better results, I recommend using metal screws. Check out this example photo for inspiration, then find the perfect size of screws, trim the heads, and secure them with epoxy or superglue – they'll work like a charm!