V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual
Weaving Instructions
Threading, Sleying, & Tying On
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except you loop the end through twice. This kind of knot is very good for
hold and readjusting the tension.
Figure 74 - Tying the Warp
Start with one section in the middle, then the far right and the far left
outside ones. Work your way in. After tying the knot, pull only until you feel
some resistance and tighten the knot and proceed to the next section.
By now, the sections that were tied first maybe quite a bit looser than the
ones tied last. To correct this, you do not need to untie the knots, simply
grasp the ends and pull them away from you, then re-tighten the knots,
remembering to only pull until you feel, what is now, a uniform resistance at
each group. Repeat this until all of the sections are at approximately the
same tension. It is important to remember at this point, that you are not
tying to achieve weaving tension, only
uniform
tension across the width of
your warp. Attaining weaving tension is what the Cloth Beam Ratchet is for!
As directed in the preceding warping instructions, you’ll secure the front of
your warp to the Cloth Storage Beam via the apron. Use the handle at the
right of the Beam to advance the warp and raise the tension. Simply release
Warp Beam tension by depressing the Brake Pedal(s) as described above,
push the handle forward to engage in the toothed ratchet, and rotate it
down. It will wrap the warp onto the beam and draw the fell away from the
Beater. The Pawl is that finger device that engages in the ratchet. Its job is
to keep the Beam from rolling backwards and it must be engaged to hold the
tension.
Using the optional warp tension device
To set the warp tension, move the weight to its rearmost position (next to
the wooden pully). Wind the warp forward slowly, using the ratchet handle
