K-Series Loom User Manual
Weaving Instructions
Warping The Plain Beam
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It is usually a good idea to use different color threads for the ties on the tops
of the pegs and another color to tie the bows underneath the pegs. By color-
coding your ties, you are less likely to twist the warp later.
Removing The Warp From The Warping Board
Remove the warp from the warping board by chaining or by winding on the
kitestick. Start from the Threading Cross and proceed to the Raddle Cross.
Since the capacity of the warping board is limited, for wide warps you will
end up making a number of mini-warps and taking them off individually.
Attaching The Raddle
Secure the Raddle to the back of the loom. If you have an AVL Raddle,
simply slip the mounting rods into the set of holes in the back of the rear
vertical members.
Winding The Apron
Put your apron on the beam with velcro and wind your top beam clockwise,
so that your apron is wound on the beam.
Attaching The Warp To The Apron
Bring the apron around the Separation Beam and put the metal rod through
the sleeve at the end. You can lash your warp sections onto that rod or you
can attach another rod which has been slipped through the loop at the end
of the warp with the Raddle Cross.
Inserting Sticks In The Raddle Cross
Place two lease sticks in either side of the Raddle Cross and secure together
with string through the holes in the ends of the sticks. Now remove the ties
from the Raddle Cross and spread the warp out on the sticks.
Measure the center of your Raddle to use it as a center of your warp. The
warp threads should either go through the middle of the Raddle.
Feeding The Raddle
To feed the Raddle, distribute yarns across the Raddle by dropping each
Raddle Cross group into a dent in the Raddle.
