I've made three bracelets on this loom so far. While I am experienced with making other types of jewelry, I have never used any type of loom before and consider myself a beginner when it comes to beading. There are several videos on YouTube about this loom, and I would suggest watching them before beginning.

Overall, I like using this loom for several reasons: 1) The most obvious reason is that there are very few threads to weave into the finished piece. I dislike that tedious sort of finishing work and very much appreciate that it is greatly reduced by the design of this loom. 2) I like that the loom is tilted slightly toward the user, which cuts down on neck strain. 3) I like that it's made of wood and feels relatively sturdy after it is put together and the pieces are adjusted. (Before adjustment, it was very wobbly. This is a non-issue to me, but something that others might want to be aware of.) 4) This loom makes quick work of the whole process, as a project can be set up very quickly. I was very surprised at how quickly I was able to make a bracelet (about an hour starting with setting up the loom and ending with adding a clasp to the fully beaded bracelet-- a project that was 6.5 inches long and 8 beads wide).

There are some cons to this loom as well: 1) You must decide the length of your piece before you begin. I do not always know exactly how long I want a piece to be (e.g., I like to try on bracelets while making them, as bead size/style affects the necessary length), so this is a slight annoyance. 2) The build quality is not great. I have trouble with some of the pegs falling out of the holes.

In general, I enjoy this loom and find it easy to use after some trial and error. There is a learning curve that can be mitigated by watching videos and practicing, as with most other crafts. Experienced beaders may have an easier time starting out. I am interested in trying other styles of loom and seeing how they compare to this one.

As a side note... Other reviewers have commented that the metal rods bend easily-- and this happened to me as well. However, I discovered that they were bending because I had wrapped my warp threads MUCH too tightly. Once I got the hang of threading the loom properly, the rods no longer bent.

This is a great little loom. It is sturdy and solid. I got this because I was tired of having all the little threads left over from my bead loom projects. If you are used to regular types of bead looms this one takes a bit to get used to. My problem is that I developed the habit of having a very high tension on the warp threads (threads attached on the loom). The warp wires are thin. Too much tension will cause them to get out of shape. A little extra care is needed to avoid this. Because the tension isn't as tight as I like, the first 2-3 starting rows are a bit trickier to do. Also it takes a bit of practice to get the pegs used to hold thread in place. These can pop out if not inserted tightly. There is a strong magnet at the end of loom, perfect for placing needle or scissors. My complaint is simple. The warp rods are held in place with small pliable tabs placed on the ends. They are tricky to get on. The hole is very tiny and nearly impossible to see. They are also nearly impossible to find if dropped. I would suggest keeping any extra pegs, warp rods and ends in a plastic eye glasses case. The case keeps the thin warp rods safe and everything is in one place. This loom can do beads of different sizes together. That is a plus. The web site for this loom has video instructions for using product. That is great if there is a use problem.

After a few false starts, have come to really enjoy this loom. One thing I did that made a big difference to me was slide some beads onto each of the bars....kept my threads straight and kept them from crossing over each other. Simplified stringing the loom, and made it much easier to start a project. With a little trial and error in finding the right size "spacer" beads, I was on my way.

This loom is my new favorite bead loom. The other loom I had was nearly impossible with all the many ends that needed to be woven into the beadwork so they wouldn't show when a project was competed. This loom eliminated the extra ends. The two that are left are useful to attach a clasp or button. It's also much easier to use since it is adjustable and can be extended or shortened to suit a variety of lengths

This loom makes everything so much easier! When you're all done, there are only two threads to contend with. I ordered two - a friend and I were taking a class and this was the recommended loom. My only issues are some of the pegs are too small and won't stay tightened and one of the looms was cracked in two places...not in places where it interfered with looming, but you really don't want your brand new loom to be damaged. (Unfortunately we were already in class when we discovered this or I would have returned it.)

08/17/2016: I have used this loom for many projects and it was great. My problem is the center threaded 'screw' that holds the tailstock has detached from the loom's headstock and now doesn't remain in place. Has anyone else had this problem? How can I fix this?