AVL 16 inch Workshop Dobby Loom User Manual page 46

Using the WDL
If you are using an AVL raddle with a sliding cover, slide it on after the
raddle is threaded and secure it with two or three cord ties so it can't come
off. Remove the raddle cross sticks when this is completed.
Preparing the Paper
Prepare the paper for winding between the warp layers. Again, for the most
professional results, and fewer tension problems, we suggest that the warp
be as smooth, tight, and compact as possible. This would mean not using
corrugated paper or sticks as they will make the warp too fat and/or lumpy.
Corrugated paper is just too soft and the warp can never be wound tight
enough with it. Heavy wrapping paper works well; seventy pound craft paper
is good. If you are going to be using smooth, slippery warp yarns like fine
linens or perle cottons, the edge yarns are going to need extra help in order
not to slip off.
Figure 42 - Prepared Paper with Folded Edge
To do this, cut your paper 4" wider than the warp width and then fold over
the edges an inch on each side. Be sure the warp is wound between the two
folded edges not overlapping them.
Winding the Warp On
NOTE:
From the left side of the loom, the warp is wound onto the beam by turning in
the counter-clockwise direction.
Before you start winding the warp onto the warp beam, attach the section of
the warp to an extension cord. To do so, tie an overhead knot in the warp
threads from one section and slip that knot into the opening of the larkshead
knot you created in the extension cord. Pull it tight.
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