V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual
Weaving Instructions
Warping The Plain Beam
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Feeding The Raddle
To feed the Raddle, distribute yarns across the Raddle by dropping each
Raddle Cross group into a dent in the Raddle.
If you are using an AVL Raddle with a sliding cover, slide it on after the
Raddle is threaded and secure it with two or three cord ties so it can’t come
off. Remove the Raddle Cross sticks when this is completed.
Figure 57 - The Raddle and the Raddle Cross
Preparing The Paper
Prepare the paper for winding between the warp layers. For the most
professional results, and fewer tension problems, we suggest that the warp
be as smooth, tight, and compact as possible. This would mean not using
corrugated paper or sticks as they will make the warp too soft and/or lumpy.
Corrugated paper is just too soft and the warp can never be wound tight
enough with it. Heavy wrapping paper works well; seventy pound craft paper
is good. If you are going to be using smooth, slippery warp yarns like fine
linens or perle cottons, the edge yarns are going to need extra help in order
not to slip off the sides. To do this, cut your paper four inches wider than the
warp width and then fold over the edges an inch on each side. Be sure the
warp is wound between the two folded edges not overlapping them.
