good loom for rugs and placemats?
I have used many different kinds, and I don't think it matters that much. It depends if it was made for rugs or not. They may not work on placemats that well. They are very different! I think it really depends a lot on the weaver, and not the weaver's tools.
I didn't go to your links, but Schacht looms are some of the best made. I would really like to have a 2- harness Schacht to make rugs with! I have a 4-harness LeClerc and it is heavy enough to do what I want all the way from rugs to fine fabrics. I suggest you get some of those link together mats to put under your loom to prevent walking and to dampen the banging we get when making rugs!! Dust vacs work well to get up the lint we make. Enjoy your new loom as much as I enjoy my antique LeClerc! (it has a 4 digit serial number!)
