A dobby mechanism (programmable shaft selector) is an alternative for the tie-ups to the treadles on a standard hand weaving loom. Looms with 16 or more shafts benefit from a dobby mechanism, because it can become unmanageable to operate such a loom with treadles. Looms with less than 16 shafts also benefit from the ease that a dobby mechanism offers. An 8-shaft jack loom requires an average of 40 tie-ups on the treadles. A countermarche requires 80 tie-ups. With a dobby loom, you can say good-bye to the tie-ups! An investment in a Louet dobby loom will allow you many years of comfortable weaving.
Read in detail about Dobby Looms in the Louet Color Catalog—$1.00
