Workshop Dobby Loom User’s Manual
Using the WDL
Warping Section
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4)
Take the two ends of the cord and knot them together, using an
overhand knot.
5)
Wrap the cord around the center bar of the sectional beam with a
larks head knot. You will also use a larks head knot to secure the
warp threads to the extension cord.
6)
Route the extension cords in a “Z” shape, from under the Warp
Beam up and over the Separation Beam to the rear of the loom and
under the Warp Beam, when looking from the left side of the loom.
Adjusting the Tension Device on the WDL
Before winding on the warp, check the tension device to make sure the rope
is wrapped twice around the tension drum and that the rope end is clipped
to the eyebolt. This will prevent the warp beam from slipping backwards
during winding and threading.
Warping the Plain Beam
To warp a plain beam we recommend the following method in which the
warp is wound on with the use of a Raddle. We have found that this method
aids in getting a uniform warp tension, especially when dealing with long
warps.
Creating Two Crosses
To begin, wind the warp on a warping board or reel. Make sure you put in
two crosses, one at each end of your warp:
1)
The Threading Cross (each thread crosses the next thread in
opposite directions; all are secured in a single loop).
2)
The Raddle Cross (warp threads are tied in groups, depending on
how many ends will be put in each section of the raddle).