[Ansteorra-textiles] Question about loom manufacturer

[Audette des Grenouilles]

I am thinking of buying a small table loom in the near future, and have found
one manufacturer that I like the looks of, however, they are a small
made-to-order company that I've never heard of before.  Before I go and spent a
good chunk of money, I was wondering if anyone here has dealt with them before,
and if so, what they could tell me about them...  I've sent in a few questions
to their customer service person, and she has been helpful, and quick to
respond, with intelligent, knowledgable answers.

They are called the Mountain Loom Company, with a website at:
http://www.mtnloom.com/index.html

I am specifically looking at their 8 harness, 18 inch table loom.

Also, they have a beginner's kit that includues a warping board, a Learning to
Weave book that I've seen recommended in a variety of places, a boat shuttle w/
bobbins, a plastic reed hook and a bobbin winder.  Is there anything else I
would _need_ to get to get myself started?  It seems like a complete list to me.
Perhaps too complete... do I need all of those things to get started?

Any advice you can give me would help.

Thank you!

Audette