# So you are interested in an Ashford 8 shaft table loom? Popular because they are portable, easy to use and so versatile, the Ashford table looms are in demand with both beginner and experienced weavers. The eight shaft looms fold flat, even with your weaving in place, making them ideal for taking to workshops or guild meetings. Features: * Easy to use and versatile – ideal for beginner and experienced weavers. * Shuttle race – eliminates any boat shuttle diving. * Overhead beater with automatic bounce back. * Extra stainless steel reeds available in 5 sizes. * Extra Texsolv heddles available in bundles of 40. * Portable – folds flat for storage with weaving in place. * Smooth lacquer finish. * Assembly required * Texsolv heddles included: 40cm (16") – 320, 60cm (24") – 480, 80cm (32") – 640 * Extra texsolv heddles available. * 12 dent reed included * 2 22" stick shuttles and a threading hook included * Assembly required * Cross sticks and wooden warp sticks included * Learn to Weave booklet included * Weaving width 40cm (16"), 60cm (24"), 80cm (32") --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://learning.loftyfiber.com/floor-and-table-looms-purchasing-information-and-support/ashford-floor-and-table-looms/ashford-table-loom/so-you-are-interested-in-an-ashford-8-shaft-table-loom.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.