V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual
Weaving Instructions
Warping The Sectional Beam
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moved half-way down, whereas with a fine silk, the Pegs may need to be
moved all the way down and the yarn wrapped an extra time around one of
the stationary Pegs to get the proper tension. Once you have adjusted the
tension correctly, do not change it during the winding of the Beam, as long
as you are using the same type of yarn.
Once the Tension Box has been threaded, it is not always necessary to
rethread it. If you need to change spools or cones, simply tie the new ends
on to the old ends just before the rear stationary reed and pull gently on the
old ends until the new ends have come all the way through the box.
Winding The Warp
In Chapter 3 you installed the Brake/Tension Device. Before winding on the
warp. Check the tension device to make sure the rope is wrapped three
times around the tension drum and that the rope end is clipped to the
spring, which is held by the Hook Bolt. Test that you are able to turn the
Beam. If this proves difficult, you can let some length out of the nylon cord
by pressing on the toggle button and moving the toggle up and down on the
cord. This will allow you to turn the Beam backwards during winding, while
stabilizing the Beam when it is at rest. Don’t forget to retighten the cord
before you begin threading the heddles!
