Description
The Toika Liisa ES computer controlled loom brings Toika’s original loom design into the digital age, offering an advanced yet user-friendly weaving experience. This sophisticated floor loom combines Liisa’s classic sturdy countermarch action with a computer controlled dobby, perfect for weavers who desire precision, efficiency, and expanded creative possibilities in a traditional Scandinavian loom.
Key Features and Benefits
Effortless Shedding with Single Pedal Control. Revolutionizing the traditional weaving process, the Liisa ES eliminates the need for multiple treadles, lamms, and jacks. Instead, a single, light-touch pedal (similar to a sewing machine pedal) effortlessly controls the shed opening. This significantly reduces physical strain and allows weavers to focus on the creative aspects of their work.
True Countermarch Action with Automatic Compensation. The ES unit ensures a precise and even countermarch shed, where programmed shafts rise and others sink, creating a clear and consistent opening for the shuttle. The system automatically compensates the lift height for the shafts furthest from the weaver, guaranteeing uniformity across the entire warp.
Computer-Assisted Design and Error-Free Weaving. Powered by the latest version of WeavePoint software (and also compatible with Fiberworks PCW), the Liisa ES connects directly to your computer via a USB port. Patterns can be designed within the software or downloaded from online sources and further refined. The computer controlled dobby eliminates tie-up and treadling errors, enabling you to explore complex drafts and intricate fabrics with confidence.
Versatile Weaving Modes. Adapt your weaving pace to your project and preference with three distinct weaving modes:
- Normal Mode: Keeps the shed open for as long as the pedal is depressed, allowing even weft placement, and beating with the shed open or closed.
- Fast Mode: Closes the current shed and opens the next with a single pedal press; ideal for quick, rhythmic weaving.
- Slow Mode: Opens the shed with one press and closes it with another, offering more control for delicate work.
There’s also a Reverse Mode: this allows pick-by-pick unweaving, correcting mistakes effortlessly.
Exceptional Build Quality and Durability. Toika looms are celebrated for their longevity and sturdy construction. The Liisa ES, like all Toika looms, is crafted from selected Finnish birch, with laminated parts for extra strength and a varnish that preserves the wood’s natural beauty.
Built To Your Specification
Weaving Width. The Liisa ES can be specified in a range of weaving widths: 80cm, 100cm, 120cm, and 150cm.
Number of Shafts. There are three models of the ES computer controlled dobby, lifting 16, 24, or 32 shafts.
Beater. Liisa has a standing (underslung) beater as standard, enabling precise force to be applied when beating your weft. If you prefer it can be substituted with a hanging beater for a small additional extra cost.
Warp Tension Adjustment. Liisa comes as standard with Toika’s worm gear warp tension system which allows warp advance and millimetre precision warp tension adjustment from the bench.
Beams. You can specify a second warp beam, which naturally includes a second back beam. You can also choose to convert the warp beam(s) to sectional warping.
Flying shuttle. The 120cm and 150cm Eeva ES models can be specified with a flying shuttle device and steel-tipped shuttle. If you choose this option we upgrade the reed to a Toika “Profile” all-metal reed to better resist a mis-thrown shuttle.
Comprehensive Accessories
We supply each Liisa ES loom with:
- A minimum of 100 Texsolv heddles per shaft.
- A pre-cut Texsolv cord set and pegs to attach the shafts to the ES dobby.
- Cables to connect the ES unit to mains power and to your computer’s USB port.
- Linen aprons with eyelets and warp bars to reduce loom waste.
- A fixed height “Liisa” bench.
- A Toika “Arctic” stainless steel reed in the density of your choice. If you need more than one reed, it makes sense to order them for delivery with your new reed. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
Delivery and Assembly
Your new Toika Liisa ES loom is built to your specification in the factory in Finland, packed in a custom fitted wooden crate, and shipped direct to your door. Assembly is straightforward with the horizontal elements fitted between the side frames and eight wedges driven into the mortice and tenon joints to tighten the frame up. There are written and video instructions in our Knowledge Base.
The Toika Liisa ES is more than just a loom; it’s a precision instrument that empowers weavers to translate their creative visions into reality with unprecedented ease, accuracy, and versatility. Experience the future of handweaving with this elegantly simple loom.