Weaving and spinning, has long been a love of mine.
As I have woven on a handmade table loom all the way up to a wonderful 8 harness table loom, may I share a little of what I have learned along the way.
I have used the spindle and still own my Ashford spinning wheel, but the wheel that I used and enjoyed the best was a simple spinning head, home made, with LOL, cup hooks for thread guides and it was mounted on a treadle sewing machine base.
One could get right down to work and spend hours, the treadle spinner, did not play silly temperamental games and was a work horse.
You can use a simple Navajo stick to form a heddle separator for a loom, but it will be wise to buy a rigid heddle and have some one make a simple loom.
This table top loom will weave up to about 30 inches wide and can be stored and used at the drop of a hat.
I spent far more hours getting the floor loom ready to weave on, than I did weaving.
There are times when “Keep it Simple “ is the smartest way to go.
LOL, we do not have wool bearing sheep in this area, so i had to order the fleeces.
Do keep in mind that all that water used to wash the fleeces will make the garden grow.
Have you got a recipe for oyster jerky?
>>>I spent far more hours getting the floor loom ready to weave on, than I did weaving.<<<
That was my experience too...
One thing for sure - your hands will certainly benefit from the lanolin in shearing and handling the fleece... Still have my 3 section power shaft and clipper head - but I’m afraid I would probably hit my limit at about 3 sheep. (I may be a bit optimistic there) Boy is that a back killing job.