Weave with up to 32 shafts using one foot pedal. Toika's ES computer-assist system replaces the treadles, lamms and jacks of a traditional floor loom with a single pedal, while your computer chooses which shafts rise for each pick. Lifting large numbers of shafts takes no physical effort, which would be impractical on a manual loom. With no tie-up to set or treadling sequence to remember, those errors all but disappear, and you have more time for designing.
How the ES system works
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Your computer chooses the shafts. You draft in TempoWeave Studio on a Mac, Windows, or Linux computer. The ES control unit reads the draft, selects the shafts for each pick and opens the shed when you press the pedal.
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It plugs straight in. The loom connects to one open USB port. Plug it in, switch the loom and computer on, and you're weaving.
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The shed is a true, even countermarch shed. The unit adjusts for the shafts farthest from you, so the shed stays even all the way back, even at 24 or 32 shafts.
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Three speeds plus reverse. Choose Normal, Fast or Slow, and switch to reverse mode when you need to unweave.
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The ES series improves on the older EW models. It has updated electronics, fewer mechanical parts, simpler maintenance and a longer service life.
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The unit can also go on other looms. It can be fitted to almost any manual Toika loom and to many other Scandinavian-style looms.
The Eeva loom
- A large traditional Scandinavian loom, suited to everything from light, sheer fabrics to heavy rugs
- Hanging (overhead) beater
- Large side opening for easy access to the warp and the shafts
- Cogwheel warp advance, for adjusting tension and advancing the warp without leaving the bench
- The warp beam and its holders lift out without taking the loom apart
- Optional extras: a double warp beam with back beam, or a fly-shuttle device
What's included
TempoWeave Studio software, a reed, 100 heddles per shaft, cogwheel warp advance, linen aprons and a loom bench.
Sizes
Available with 16, 24 or 32 shafts in every width.
| Weaving width |
Overall width |
Approx. loom weight |
| 32" (80 cm) |
46" (117 cm) |
220 lb (100 kg) |
| 40" (100 cm) |
54" (137 cm) |
243 lb (110 kg) |
| 48" (120 cm) |
62" (157 cm) |
265 lb (120 kg) |
| 59" (150 cm) |
74" (187 cm) |
287 lb (130 kg) |
Height: 67" (170 cm). Depth: 59" (150 cm), or 73" (185 cm) with the bench.
Requirements
A Mac, Windows, or Linux computer with one free USB port.
Special order item. Each loom is built to order in Finland. Please contact us for current lead time before ordering.
