V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual
Introductory Information
Loom Features
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Brake System
Your V-Series Loom is equipped with a locking brake system. This means
that the Warp Beam will not release warp until you depress the Brake Pedal.
It’s fairly foolproof and affords very taut warps. When your fell has moved as
far forward as you’re comfortable, and you wish to advance your warp,
quickly depress the pedal with a short, tap-type motion and crank the warp
forward with the Cloth Advance Handle. If you are using two warp beams,
each will have its own brake pedal which must be depressed separately.
Tension Device
The tension device is an optional feature that allows you to advance the
warp without depressing the brake pedal. You will find that you can weave
with less warp tension with a weight control than with the conventional
ratchet system. Once the correct tension adjustment is made, it will be
maintained automatically as the weaving is advanced. For light, fragile
warps, it may be necessary to use a lighter weight than the one that comes
with the loom and for dense, heavy warps, you may have to add some
weight to the arm. You can order half size weights from AVL Looms. This can
be used by itself for very light tension or can be used with the existing
weight if more tension is needed.
Cloth Storage System
The Cloth Storage System consists of the Cloth Storage Beam (immediately
in front of your knees), the Cloth Storage Apron, and the Cloth Advance
Handle and pawl.
Removable Breast And Separation Beams
You will have either two or three of these Beams which are interchangeable.
They enhance the structural integrity of the loom and serve to establish the
warp in its horizontal plain. The Beam at the front of the loom is called a
Breast Beam; the Beam at the rear, the Back Beam, or Separation Beams, if
you have two Warp Beams. These Beams can be moved to the interior slot
to help with winding-on and threading.
