Leclerc Nilus II

The classic Leclerc floor loom in three widths

The Leclerc Nilus II is a versatile floor loom available in three weaving widths (90, 115 and 150 cm) and four different mechanisms. It folds to just 70 cm depth for storage and features a friction brake for consistent warp tension. Both the cloth beam and the back thread beam can be removed without tools, making outside beaming or front threading straightforward.

Specifications

Weaving width	90 cm (36") / 115 cm (45") / 150 cm (60")
Loom width	119 cm / 142 cm / 180 cm
Depth open	122 cm (48")
Depth folded	70 cm (27½")
Height counterbalance	149 cm (58½")
Height jack-type	125 cm (49")
Front height	87 cm (34½")
Weight 36"	72 kg (158 lbs)
Weight 45"	80 kg (176 lbs)
Weight 60"	95 kg (210 lbs)
Heddles	1,000 / 1,200 / 1,500 steel, 31.7 cm (12½")
Treadles	6 (4-shaft) / 10 (8-shaft)
Reed	Stainless steel, 12 dents/inch (5 dents/cm)

Included

• 6 treadles (10 for 8-shaft models)
• Stainless steel reed 12 dents/inch
• 1,000 / 1,200 / 1,500 steel heddles 12½"
• 1 boat shuttle 11¾"
• 12 plastic bobbins
• Reed and heddle hook
• 2 lease sticks, 4 warp rods, 2 aprons, 2 cords
• Book: Warp and Weave
• Assembly instructions

Models

4 shafts Jack-Type: Six treadles, simple setup. The top frame can be removed quickly to add or remove heddles. Can be upgraded to 8 shafts with an upgrade kit.

4 shafts Counterbalance: Same dimensions and price as the jack-type, but with a built-in shed regulator. All threads start at the centre of the heddle eye, giving a large, clean shed especially for dense warp setts, bouclé, or rug weaving.

8 shafts Jack-Type: Ten treadles for advanced structures. Independent shafts are guided by pegs on each side and pushed upward by an under-mechanism.

8 shafts Back Hinge Treadles: Treadles anchored at the rear of the loom, with a rocker mechanism for even cord tension in any treadle position. Solves the floating-shaft problem on 6+ shaft weaving without sacrificing the folding feature.

8 shafts Countermarche: Every shaft is actively raised or lowered by every treadle. Uneven sheds such as 3:1 are always wide and clean. Only one set of lamms, two sets of pulleys above the shafts, and one set below.

Common questions

Can I upgrade from 4 to 8 shafts?
Yes, for jack-type versions there is an upgrade kit that converts any Nilus II 4-shaft jack into an 8-shaft jack without returning the loom.

Is the warp beam suitable for sectional beaming?
Yes. Every Nilus II comes with a plain warp beam that can be converted to a sectional beam by screwing on rake-like pieces. Sections of 1" and 2" are available as accessories.