Abstract: A loom reed comprises a reed frame of a generally rectangular configuration in which the longitudinal members are provided with passages for receiving and maintaining a plurality of dents in spaced relationship. The dents are individually removably received in the passages formed in the longitudinal members and dent spacing is varied by removing or adding dents at desired locations along the longitudinal members of the reed frame. Lateral end members complete the loom frame assembly. These are desirably permanently affixed to the ends of the longitudinal members to provide a high strength frame capable of meeting the demands of commercial weaving operations.

Abstract: A reed with removable dents consisting of a reed frame and a plurality of spaced apart dents removably carried by transverse members of the reed frame. Spacing between dents is maintained by open ended tubular shaped spacers which are also removably carried by the transverse frame members. Headers are provided on the ends of the transverse members for clamping the dents and spacers in position. The spacers consist of open ended tubular bodies having a portion of the wall removed to create a longitudinal opening extending from end to end which is or can be dimensioned to permit the spacer to be coaxially removably mounted on a transverse member of the reed frame.