Loom Tensioner Brackets aka "Angel Wings"

thingiverse

Updated, more stable version available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4834867 Bracket that clips onto the front bar of a loom to hold 7/8" dowels. Designed as a more compact & solid version of this device: http://joyofweaving.com/articles/simple-tension-device/ I've sized this for my own LeClerc Artisat, which has a 1.25 x 2 inch front bar. Drop me a comment with your loom's front bar dimensions if you'd like me to make more versions. There is a 3 and 4 hole version, pick according to how many dowels you want to use. I've found 3 to work well, but the 4 dowel version is there for those who like even numbers. Print 2 of your selected version to make one tensioner system. I've found the fit is good enough to use without any glues or screws, but your mileage may vary depending on how well sized your dowels are. You definitely want to leave one side open-able for feeding in your warp crosses. Feel free to make as many as you like for personal use or gifts, but please don't make to sell. Photos are from the first prototype which is a bit over-engineered, I simplified the final design for this upload.