Octado
Another great dobby weaving loom from Louët: 8 Shafts, 70 cm, 90 cm and 110 cm weaving width (28", 36” and 44”).

A dobby mechanism (programmable shaft selector) is an alternative for the tie-ups to the treadles on a standard hand weaving loom.
Looms with 16 or more shafts need a dobby mechanism, because it becomes unmanageable to operate such a loom with treadles.

The successful introduction of the Megado dobby loom in 1998, and the reaction of weavers showed us that a dobby is not only necessary for a loom with many shafts, but it makes weaving so much more comfortable. Of course this also goes for looms with less than 16 shafts.

An 8-shafts jack loom requires an average of 40 tie-ups on the treadles. A counter marche requires 80 tie-ups. This needs to be done in a very uncomfortable position. With a dobby loom, you can say good-bye to the tie-ups!

An investment in a Louët dobby loom will allow you many years of comfortable weaving.

The new Octado has a similar operating method as the familiar Megado. This means a big counter marche shed and a very light treadling action. Again, easy on the weaver.

The Octado can be operated with a mechanical dobby, or with an electronic interface. The electronic interface works with most popular computer weaving software, includeing Fiberworks PCW, Patternland, PixieLoom, Weavemaker, Proweave and Weave It.

A full list of optional equipment is available: Bench, second warp beam, sectional warp beam and flying shuttle.

The middle section of the Octado (where all the shafts are) comes completely assembled. A detailed instruction manual will help you to complete the assembly without any problems.

Dimensions:
Height: 50” (127cm)
Width: 53” (135cm) / 61” (155cm)
Depth: 39” (99cm)

28" (70cm) 8 shaft loom.
36” (90cm) 8 shaft loom.
44” (110cm) 8 shaft loom.
Mechanical dobby head or
Electronic interface.

Second warp beam 28"
Second warp beam 36”
Second warp beam 44”

Sectional warp beam 28"
Sectional warp beam 36”
Sectional warp beam 44”
Flying shuttle
Bench

Louet Dobby USB Files
Please note that the interface works with either the serial port or the USB port.

The interface has a built-in serial to USB converter. To use the Interface through the USB port, first install the USB driver.

Click here to download the Louet Dobby USB driver for various operating systems. This will work with serial numbers begining with 2008.