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12.
Attach apron cords to the cloth and
warp beams: Insert one end of a cord into
a hole in the warp or cloth beam. (You can
use a straightened paper clip to push the
cords through.) Place the other end of the
cord through the first complete loop in
the cord and pull it tight around the beam
(Figure 11). Repeat for all the holes in the
warp and cloth beams.
13.
Attach apron cords to the apron bars:
Fold a cord about 4" from the free end and
insert the fold through the second loop at
the free end of the cord (Figure 12). Insert
the apron bar through the loop and pull
tight. Repeat for each cord, attaching one
apron bar to the cloth beam and another to
the warp beam.
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Follow Loom Step 1 for the rubber
bumpers.
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For Loom Step 2, attach the top beam:
Also add the left warp beam riser and
warp beam as in Steps 8 and 9 above.
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Follow Loom Steps 3 and 4 for the
bottom beam and tension beam.
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For Loom Step 5, attach the right
upright: Also add the right warp riser and
dowel handles as in Steps 10 and 11 above.
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Follow Loom Step 6 for the tension
beam handles.
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For Loom Step 7, attach the legs:
Substitute Steps 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 above.
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Follow Loom Steps 8, 9, and 10,
attaching the warp wedge bar and cartoon
holder, shedding device, and metal heddle
rods. If you are going to warp the loom
immediately, complete the steps for
shedding device and metal heddle rods
after warping.
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Attach apron cords as in Steps 12 and
13 above.
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You can install the beam kit as you assemble your Arras Tapestry Loom. Follow the
instructions given in the loom manual, adapting as follows:
FIGURE 11: ATTACH APRON CORDS TO BEAMS
insert apron bar here
FIGURE 12: ATTACH CORDS TO APRON BARS
