The Ultimate Portable Multi-Shaft Loom
The Leclerc Voyageur Table Loom is a compact, high-quality loom designed for beginners, teachers, and experienced weavers. Its foldable design, smooth operation, and sturdy Canadian maple construction make it ideal for workshops, classrooms, and home studios. With up to 16 shafts, this loom supports everything from simple to intricate weaving projects.
Features and Benefits
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Compact and Travel-Friendly – Folds in seconds without removing the warp, keeping tension intact. The 9½" and 15¾" models include a carrying bag for easy transport.
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Multi-Shaft Weaving Capability – Available in 4, 8, 12, or 16 shafts, allowing for a wide range of weaving techniques.
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Effortless Magnetic Lever System – Front-mounted color-coded levers provide smooth, quiet operation for fast and efficient weaving.
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Durable Hardwood Construction – Made from solid Canadian maple with a metal ratchet tension system for superior stability.
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Extended Weaving Space – The Voyageur 24-inch models offer a full 9¾" weaving space from shafts to the breast beam, reducing the need for frequent warp advances.
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Micro Advance Friction Brake (24-inch models only) – Allows for smoother cloth advancement without interrupting your weaving rhythm.
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Adjustable Beater Options – Includes an underslung beater for a consistent beat, with an optional swinging beater for enhanced control.
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Customizable for Your Needs – Choose between Inserted Eye metal heddles or Texsolv heddles at no extra cost. Compatible with optional treadle kit and second warp beam (for the 24-inch model).
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Ready to Weave – Comes with all essential accessories, including:
- 12-dent stainless steel reed
- Boat shuttle
- Reed and heddle hook
- 2 metal lease sticks
- 10 loop cords for lashing
- Transfer heddle bars
- Instruction manual
- "Warp and Weave" book by Robert Leclerc
Leclerc Voyageur Table Loom Specifications
| Model |
Weaving Width |
Shafts |
Weight |
Loom Width |
Depth |
Height |
Folded Dimensions (W × D × H) |
Heddles |
| 9½" (8 Shafts) |
9½" (24 cm) |
8 |
16 lbs (7.3 kg) |
13" (33 cm) |
21" (53 cm) |
20" (51 cm) |
13" × 9" × 20" (33 × 23 × 51 cm) |
400 |
| 15¾" (4 Shafts) |
15¾" (40 cm) |
4 |
16.5 lbs (7 kg) |
19" (48 cm) |
19.75" (50 cm) |
20" (51 cm) |
13" × 9" × 20" (53 × 23× 51 cm) |
400 |
| 15¾" (8 Shafts) |
15¾" (40 cm) |
8 |
20.5 lbs (9.3 kg) |
19" (48 cm) |
21" (53 cm) |
20" (51 cm) |
19" × 9" × 20" (48 × 23 × 51 cm) |
400 |
| 15¾" (12 Shafts) |
15¾" (40 cm) |
12 |
26 lbs (11.79 kg) |
19" (48 cm) |
22.5" (57 cm) |
21" (53 cm) |
19" × 11.75" × 21" (48 × 30 × 53 cm) |
800 |
| 24" (4 Shafts) |
24" (61 cm) |
4 |
25 lbs (11.3 kg) |
28.5" (72 cm) |
26.75" (68 cm) |
21" (53 cm) |
28.5" × 11.25" × 20.5" (72 × 28 × 52 cm) |
600 |
| 24" (8 Shafts) |
24" (61 cm) |
8 |
29 lbs (13.2 kg) |
28.5" (72 cm) |
27.75" (70 cm) |
21" (53 cm) |
28.5" × 12.25" × 20.75" (72 × 31 × 53 cm) |
800 |
| 24" (12 Shafts) |
24" (61 cm) |
12 |
33 lbs (15 kg) |
28.5" (72 cm) |
30" (76 cm) |
21" (53 cm) |
28.5" × 14.5" × 21" (72 × 37 × 53 cm) |
1,000 |
| 24" (16 Shafts) |
24" (61 cm) |
16 |
39 lbs (17.7 kg) |
28.5" (72 cm) |
31.5" (80 cm) |
21" (53 cm) |
28.5" × 17" × 22" (72 × 43 × 56 cm) |
1,200 |
The Ideal Loom for All Weaving Levels
- Beginners – Simple to use, making it a great first multi-shaft loom.
- Teachers and Workshop Leaders – Portable and easy to transport, ideal for classroom use.
- Advanced Weavers – Up to 16 shafts for complex pattern weaving and sampling.
- Guilds and Studios – Compact, durable, and foldable for shared use in small spaces.
