K-Series Loom User Manual
Weaving Instructions
Warping The Sectional Beam
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Creating The Cross
When there is about a half-yard left to be wound onto the Beam, it is time to
make the Threading Cross. Simply push on the rear Heddle Frame of the
Tension Box, making half of the threads go up and the other half go down.
Now slip in an 8” piece of contrasting thread through the opening (called a
Shed) created between the threads above and the threads below. Position
this Marking Thread about halfway between the Tension Box and the
Separation Beam (AKA the Breast Beam).
Now push down on the front Heddle Frame, making the other half of the
threads go up. You may need to give a gentle tug to the section, behind the
Box, to help the threads separate into the new Shed. Now take one end of
your Marking Thread and bring it through this Shed. The two ends of the
Marking Thread should now be together. Tying them in a bowknot, you have
just made the Cross. Continue to wind the first section on, until the Cross is
nearly on the Beam. Cut the ends, and secure to the section using a piece of
masking tape.
Continue winding all the sections in the same manner by moving the Tension
Box along its track.
Remove the Tension Box from its track in the Back Beam and flip the Beam
over.
Replace the Separation Beam into its former position atop the front verticals,
with the groove facing down, to serve you as the Breast Beam.
Inserting Sticks In The Threading Cross
When all the winding is complete, remove the tape, unwind a few feet of
warp from each section, and slip one lease stick through the path created at
one side of each Marking Tie. Now slip another lease stick through the path
created by the other side of each Marking Tie. Secure the lease sticks
together, leaving about two inches between them, using masking tape or
string through the end holes of the lease sticks. Now bring the lease sticks,
with the warp ends, around the outside of the loom and over the Back
Beam, so that warp travels towards the center of the loom (harnesses).
Readjusting The Tension
Now tie the lease sticks on the side of the loom so that they are at eye level
when you are in your threading position.
