K-Series Loom User Manual
Weaving Instructions
Warping The Sectional Beam
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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
Tie an overhand knot near the end of the warp threads from one section and
slip that knot into the opening of the larkshead knot you create in the
Extension Cord. Pull it tight.
Line up the Tension Box to the section you will be winding.
Adjusting The Size Of The Section
Now, slowly wind about one revolution onto the Beam. As you wind, you will
need to fine-tune the placement of the Tension Box along the track. When it
is centered properly, tighten down the wing nuts under the Tension Box. At
this point, you can pivot the “pivoting reed section” so that the yarn comes
close to, but doesn’t quite touch, either the hoop to the left or the hoop to
the right. Now tighten the wing nut under the pivoting reed. This shouldn’t
need to be readjusted unless you are using a different yarn size in another
section.
Figure 90 - Adjusting the Size of the Section
Extra care to correctly center and adjust the width of each warp section will
result in more perfect tension while weaving.
Make sure that the threads are going on to the Beam in flat layers. If you
notice that warp piles up at the hoops, the section of the warp is too wide. If
the warp falls down at the hoops, the warp section is too narrow.