How to build a card loom

Here it is: the directions to building a simple card loom. This pattern should only on average cost about $17-$20 a loom. In total we made 9. We were able to get the wood cut at the hardware store, which made life a bit easier. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. If I can't answer it, then I'll hunt it down for you. I would love to find out if anyone else had the same results as us.

• 1 2ft. 1x6
• 2 6in 4x2 (can be created by gluing 2 2x2)
  • If using 2x2’s wood glue and c-clamps
• 4 5/16-18x41/2 carriage bolts
• 4 5/16-18 wing nuts
• 4 felt pads for furniture (optional)
• Scrap leather/stiff fabric (non-abrasive) to pad loom
• 5/16 drill bit
• 21/64 drill bit
• Hammer

1. Sand boards
2. If gluing 2x2’s start gluing process
   
   
   
   
3. Cut and attach leather
   
   
   
   
4. Drill holes through wooden blocks and main board (when dry)
   1. Use 5/16^th for main board
   2. Use 21/64 for top blocks
      
      
      
      
5. Add bolts and wing nuts
6. Add felt pads to bottom bolts
   * if making multiples, mark sides for they are individualized, and depending on your drillers skills
   

~An