Using the WDL
Workshop Dobby Loom User’s Manual
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Warping Section
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As you wind on, pivot the raddle to adjust the width of the section
to fit exactly in-between the pegs on your sectional beam.
Figure 51 - Pivot Raddle
Winding the Warp On
NOTE:
From the left side of the loom, the warp is wound onto the beam by turning in
the counter-clockwise direction.
Before you start winding the warp onto the warp beam, attach the section of
the warp to an extension cord, tie an overhead knot in the warp threads
from one section and slip that knot into the opening of the larkshead knot
you created in the extension cord. Pull it tight.
When winding the warp on from the back, i.e., with the warp spread out in
back of the loom, turn the crank in a counterclockwise direction so that the
warp comes in from the bottom. Warp tension will be set by the Warping
Wheel. When you reach the end of the warp section, remove the threads
from the Warping Wheel catch being careful not to drop any. Stroke the
threads to achieve uniform tension on the threads, and then continue
winding while maintaining tension on the thread ends with your hand. When
you reach the Warping Wheel Reed, grab the threads on the other side of
the Warping Wheel reed with your other hand without losing tension on the
Warp Beam and release the threads from the other side of the reed. Switch
hands and pull the warp through the Sectional Beam Reed. Tie the warp
ends into a slip knot and continue winding onto the beam.
Routing the Warp
Routing the warp for threading is different than for winding on. The warp
goes rearward under the bottom of the warp beam, then up over the
Separation Beam toward the heddles forming a clockwise arc when viewed
from the left side.