Small Loom Speedweve Type Weave Tool,darning Loom Quickly Mini Mending Convenient Darning Loom for Mending Jeans Socks Clothes Loom Machine Makes Beautiful Stitching Diy Weaving Arts (14 Hooks)

Yes, the metal edges are sharp but a little duck tape fixes that. Because I got the 21 hook, I added tape at either end of the flip loops to eliminate shifting. I also ran a line of clear nail polish along the curved edge although it didn’t feel sharp. The wooden disc had a few rough spots that sanded out easily. I don’t think all those rubber bands “broke;” I think they were cut by the sharp, untreated edges. The 5 I got work fine. The larger disc will not fit inside a sock, but if you have THAT big a hole, you have a bigger problem than this handy gadget can fix. The directions are cr*p but there are some very good videos on line. Watch several so you get the best instructions.

Love! However the rubber bands were old and broke easily but the item itself works fine. Wish they made one about twice this size.

Inexpensive mini-loom that works as designed after a little "clean up". Pro's: -Comes with everything you need except thread to get going, including a needle and a little latch hook tool. Extra bands. -Wood disk was sanded and pretty smooth. Seems to be made of some kind of soft wood, very light - balsam maybe? -Hooks were straigt and moved side to side easily. -Everything fit together well and I was using it pretty quickly. Cons: -Loom is made from stamped, assembled metal pieces and the edges are VERY SHARP! As others have noted, the edges will cut the included rubber bands, and your fingers, I think, if you're not careful. I took a small file with very fine grit and smoothed the edges. A simple metal nail file with the diamond grit would do the same. Took maybe 10 mins to smooth the edges. -The wood disk is sanded bare wood -- not varnished or coated with anything. I took some Danish oil and put a couple coats of finish on it to make it smoother and easier to slide under the fabrics without snagging. Took about 10 mins plus dry time. You can spend a ton more money on these style of looms, but for someone wanting to try it without sinking too much money into an experiment -- I thought it was a good value. The clean up didn't take long and if I end up not using it, no big loss.

Mine is the most hooks available (without buying a lap or tabletop loom!). So worth it - and speedy arrival. Expect a waterproof large mailer envelope, triple packed with bubblewrap or not. But all xclt & intact. Old saying applies: It's a tool not a toy. So (gently!) untangle any hooks crossed among themselves. You'll be helped by sliding a short skewer or fine metal crochet hook inside the top 'flip' row btwn projects. Know your pattern, colors, and fiber thickness beforehand. Keep a thimble and scissor, and be sure your work area is wel-lit and comfy. Instructions are included and fill youtube too. Works great as-is, or with it's round/square wood backboard.

It's perfectly functional, but ONLY if you have the tools, ability, and patience to improve it. If you're not willing and able to do that, just don't bother. If you're a crafter looking for this after seeing your favorite CosTuber use one, you know this is a very old style tool, so it's pretty much impossible to mess up the mechanics if you know what you're looking at. So here's what arrived: The body is a stamp-cut piece of sheet metal with some rough edges in the back. The disk is flat and cheap, which makes it difficult to use, and its rough and jagged in places -- it needs sanded and sealed. The rubber bands might break if you look at them funny. The other two pieces are a very long, sharp needle and a latch hook. If you have pliers, time, and mod podge, you can probably make this work, but if you need to use it immediately, go choose something nicer.

This review is for the 21 hook version, though I think they're all made from the same sharp, flimsy metal. The photos in the listing where the hooks are actually contoured toward the ends, and the metal is not as shiny---those are NOT the product you're buying. Even though it's literally pictured with the actual crap product. I really should have noticed before buying, but maybe this will help someone else not make the same mistake. The actual product is thin metal with sharp edges that will immediately snap every rubber band included, regardless of how much you hold you breath and gently ease it into place. SNAP. The edges are sharp enough to cut me, too, which they did when I used a piece of twine in place of the rubber band. Sigh. Still--I wanted to actually try it before throwing it dramatically from the top of an abandoned train trestle at midnight. That was when I realized that the hooks are plain wire, sharp and rough at the ends, and with no way to flip them back and forth easily. They get tangled around each other, they rip the embroidery thread instead of hooking it into place, and they cause you to question all your life choices. Buy this is you really hate someone but need to get them a gift for some reason.

I have made several patches using this vintage era product. There is a learning curve and I wish I had made some sample patches first. However, I am quite happy with the look of the patches and I am gaining skills. I recommend it! Just practice a little first.

Instructions are pretty hard to understand but I just hopped on google found a video and away I went, getting the hang of it now ! Works well! Done one small mend and on the second just on and old. Windcheacher I love to get the hang of it second patch looking better than first lol