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Band-weaving rigid heddle

Weave narrow bands and straps by hand

A Sami-style heddle with nine slots and eight holes: thread the warp alternately and lift or lower the heddle to open the two sheds, weaving narrow bands, straps and belts on the lap with the warp tied to a belt. Seventeen warp ends make a 2 to 3 cm band.

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Size: 92 × 110 × 8 mm
Shape: Custom outline
Walls: 3.0 mm
Volume: 26.7 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 33.1 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Crafts & making
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 37 steps

What’s in it

Custom outline, 92 × 110 × 8 mm, with 3.0 mm walls
Custom outline traced from a shape
8 holes in the floor

How to print it

Print in PETG; smooth the slots with fine paper.

Prints flat as a plate, no supports.

Filament: at most about 33.1 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $0.66 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the band-weaving rigid heddle model?

The band-weaving rigid heddle model measures 92 × 110 × 8 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Print in PETG; smooth the slots with fine paper. Prints flat as a plate, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 33.1 g of PLA (26.7 cm³ printed solid), roughly $0.66 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the band-weaving rigid heddle model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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