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V-Series Dobby Loom
User's Manual
AVL Looms
2360 Park Avenue
Chico, CA 95928-6785
U.S.A.
530 893-4915
530 893-1372 fax
sales@avlusa.com
www.avlusa.com
Version 2
July 2017
Original Instructions

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  • Page 1 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual AVL Looms 2360 Park Avenue Chico, CA 95928-6785 U.S.A. 530 893-4915 530 893-1372 fax sales@avlusa.com www.avlusa.com Version 2 July 2017 Original Instructions...
  • Page 3 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Introductory Information Introductory Information ......................1 Safety ............................2 Introduction ..........................4 Loom Features ........................5 Set Up .............................7 Loom Assembly ........................11 Before You Begin ......................... 12 Left And Right Side Frame Assembly ................... 16 Connecting the Frames ......................19 Install Harnesses ........................

  • Page 5: Introductory Information

    V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Introductory Information INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION NTRODUCTORY NFORMATION Introductory Information Page | 1...
  • Page 6 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Introductory Information AFETY Before Getting Started: Please read the entire manual before using the loom. Warnings: WARNING: EQUIPMENT SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR TEXTILE MANUFACTURING. IF THE EQUIPMENT IS USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED.
  • Page 7 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Introductory Information LOOM WITH SAFETY PANELS OPENED OR REMOVED. DO NOT PLACE HANDS IN MOVING MECHANISMS OR SCISSORS. WARNING: EQUIPMENT PANELS ARE AWKWARD AND HEAVY. TO AVOID MUSCLE STRAIN OR INJURY, USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES AND A HELPER. WARNING: DO NOT POSITION EQUIPMENT IN A WAY TO BLOCK OR IMPEDE ACCESS TO DISCONNECTING DEVICES, EMERGENCY STOPS, OR ON/OFF BREAKER...
  • Page 8 Introductory Information NTRODUCTION About AVL AVL Looms has been in the business of designing and building some of the world’s finest handweaving looms since 1977. Jim Ahrens had been building and designing looms for a number of years before Jon Violette, the “V” in AVL, approached Ahrens about a partnership in 1977.
  • Page 9 You can order half size weights from AVL Looms. This can be used by itself for very light tension or can be used with the existing weight if more tension is needed.
  • Page 10 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Introductory Information Swinging Beater The Swinging Beater is a standard feature of the V-Series Loom. You can choose to have the swinging beater replaced by a sliding beater when you buy your loom. Sectional Beam If you have purchased a Sectional Beam, you will find it to be extremely adaptable to your needs.
  • Page 11 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Introductory Information Harnesses You will have either polyester or metal heddles on your V-series loom. The supporting harnesses (or shafts) are different for the two heddle types: metal heddles, whether twisted wire or flat steel, are suspended from steel heddle bars mounted in rigid frames;...
  • Page 12 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Introductory Information Unpacking An Assembled Loom Cut and remove the plastic strapping. Carefully separate the top and bottom trays from the cardboard sides. You may need to use a screwdriver or other flat implement. Please do not use a knife! Pull off the cardboard top cap.
  • Page 13 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Introductory Information Harness Springs are connected. (Install The Harnesses And Springs, page 36) E-lift and return cables are connected and strung over pulleys. (Installation Of The E-Lift II, page 44) Beater swings smoothly, without interference from adjacent parts.
  • Page 15 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly LOOM ASSEMBLY SSEMBLY Loom Assembly Page | 11...

  • Page 16: Before You Begin

    V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly EFORE EGIN Putting together your new loom may look intimidating at first, but this manual is designed to guide you through the process with clear steps, pictures, and diagrams. If the manual is unclear or confusing at any point, call us at 530-893-4915.
  • Page 17 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Inserting Nuts And Bolts NOTE: Given the limited space provided by the nut access holes, it can be challenging at first getting the nuts onto the bolt ends. You’ll find it helpful to push each bolt in just until it just appears in the access hole.
  • Page 18 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Front Vertical Rear Vertical 6A Mid Rear Horizontal 11 Bottom Horizontal 12 Mid Vertical 13 Mid Front Horizontal 14 Top Vertical Support 15 Top Horizontal 16 Castle 17 Optional Bracket for second warp beam Figure 2 - Left Side of Loom Before You Begin Page | 14...
  • Page 19 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Bottom Horizontal Front Vertical Middle Vertical Castle Rear Vertical Mid Rear Horizontal Mid Front Horizontal Handle Stop Top Vertical Support Top Horizontal Optional Bracket for second warp beam Figure 3 - Right Side of Loom Before You Begin Page | 15...
  • Page 20 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly IGHT RAME SSEMBLY Locate the Hardware Packets and parts that came with the Frame. Sort the hardware to make sure that all parts are present and accessible during assembly. Put the pieces together as shown in the diagrams for the left and right side.
  • Page 21 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Figure 5 - Right Side of Loom Dobby Cam/ Pulley Assembly On the right side of the loom, you will install the Dobby Cam / Pulley Assembly. This Assembly supports the cables going from the e-lift to the Dobby.
  • Page 22 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Figure 6 - Dobby Cam Cylinder Installation From the outside of the right frame, rotate #3 about 20 degrees so that you can insert the axle from the right side. Insert the Axle into the mounting hole and push it through the hole until about 1/2 of the Axle is coming out the other side of #3.
  • Page 23 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly ends of the rod and tighten them against the wood supports. The other parts will be positioned and tightened later. From left to right, the parts should be mounted as follows: Stop Collar Right Side Frame #3 Stop Collar Cam/Pulley Assembly...
  • Page 24 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly access holes facing inward. Put yourself at the front of the frames and rotate the frames. Figure 8 - Frames on Front Verticals Locate the mounting holes for the Lower Back. There will be two mounting holes on each side frame.
  • Page 25 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Push the bolts into the Lower Back; add the nuts and tighten to secure the bolt. Final tightening will occur when you square the finished frame. Install The Cloth Storage Beam The frame is now self-supporting. Put it back on its feet. The loom will be upright for the next section.
  • Page 26 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Hold the beam with the Handle Assembly on the right side, gently ease the two Side Frames apart and slip both ends of the Beam into their mounting holes. Note: The handle will rest on the small block installed in the Right Side Frame. Figure 13 - Cloth Storage Handle on Block Screw the handle assembly into place, in the pre-drilled hole on the loom and tighten securely.
  • Page 27 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Install The Lower Front Cross Member Please locate Lower Front and the Cross Member Hardware Pack. Sort the hardware. Select four 3-1/4” hex bolts, with square nuts. Remove the nuts. You will need to pivot both frames backward 90 degrees so that they lay on their Rear Verticals (#5).
  • Page 28 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Locate the mounting holes for the Lower Front. There will be two mounting holes on each side frame. Figure 15 - Left Side Lower Front Mounting Holes Figure 16 - Right Side Lower Front Mounting Holes Insert the four bolts in their holes, but do not push them out the other side.
  • Page 29 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Install The Brake Pedal If you will be using a single Warp Beam, you will mount the Brake Pedal on the left side of the loom. If you have two Warp Beams, you’ll need to mount two separate pedals;...
  • Page 30 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly For the Right Side Pedal (optional, for second beam), locate the hole at the bottom of #4. Install as for the left pedal but with the hardware mounted in this order: Figure 18 - Right Side Brake Pedal Mounting Holes Right Side Pedal: Carriage Bolt Side Frame...
  • Page 31 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Install The E-Lift Supports And Spring Anchor The Front and Rear Cross Members (#19 and #20 in picture) have wooden blocks attached. #20 has a pulley attached to the block. #20 may also have the spring support already attached.
  • Page 32 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Place the Front Cross Member (#19) with the rectangular wooden block pointing down and facing the back of the loom. Figure 20- Front Cross Member Push the bolts into the Front Cross Member; add the nuts and tighten to secure the bolt.
  • Page 33 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly If you have not already done so, take the wrapping off the Spring Support. It is bolted loosely in place on the Rear Cross Member (#20). Remove the bolt and hardware mounted in the middle of the Front Cross Member (#19).
  • Page 34 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Squaring The Completed Frame Now that you have completely assembled the Loom Frame, it is time to make sure that the frame is square and level. Please make a note of this process, as it is an important part of the maintenance of your loom.
  • Page 35 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly and tape. Do not unwrap it until the unit is in place and ready to secure. From your hardware pack, select four 1/4” x 5-1/2” Flat Head Machine Screws and 1/4” Square Nuts. Orient the Harness Pulley Support Assembly on the top horizontals, #10 and #15, so that the end with the two rows of pulleys is at the right side of the loom and the small plaque with your loom’s serial...
  • Page 36 Back for safe shipment, in a very special box. Please, if at all possible, retain this box, in the event the Compu-Dobby must be returned to AVL Looms for warranty work or servicing. Remove the Compu-Dobby from the Dobby Back, by removing the four black thumbscrews at the sides.
  • Page 37 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly The following diagram shows the location of the three mounting holes pre-drilled in the right side castle. Three mounting bolts protrude from the back of the Dobby Back. If any of these have come loose, you’ll need to reposition them from inside the Dobby Box.
  • Page 38 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly harness cables up and over the top of the pulleys located directly above the Dobby Back. From inside the frame, slip a washer onto each bolt end, then thread on a hex nut. Tighten with a 1/2” socket. Install Harness Assemblies And Springs It’s time to add the Harness Cables, Harnesses, and Harness Springs to your loom.
  • Page 39 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Harness Wire Figure 28 - Texsolv Heddle Installation Add the second harness wire. Move one heddle out to either end of the harness, immediately adjacent to the harness wire. These two heddles will be helpful in maintaining the rectangular shape of the harness.
  • Page 40 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Install The Harnesses And Springs If needed, remove the shelf as described earlier. The harness cables are bundled together. Remove the ties and select one. It is easier to hang the harnesses beginning at the back of the loom and moving forward.
  • Page 41 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly First you will attach the clip to the Dobby Head. Squeeze the sides of the berkeley clip to expose the hooked ends. You can use pliers to squeeze the hook. Attach the Harness Cable to the correct Dobby Cable on the Dobby Head.
  • Page 42 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly NSTALL EATER Install The Swinging Beater Assembly Your V-Series Loom comes equipped with a Bottom Swing Beater. If you have the optional sliding beater, please proceed Install the Sliding Beater on page 42 Locate the box containing the Beater Assembly.
  • Page 43 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Orient the support so that the support is placed on the loom as shown. The spacer with the threaded rod and metal bracket should face the front of the loom. The metal bracket will overlap the Lower Horizontal.
  • Page 44 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Once both Beater Supports are in place, rest the Shuttle Race on the Horizontals, #7 and #13, above the Beater Supports. The lengthwise groove that runs along one side should be at the top and facing toward the rear of the loom.
  • Page 45 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Line up the holes in the shuttle race with the corresponding holes in each leg and insert the bolts from the front of the race. Attach the washers and nuts and tighten only slightly. Center your reed in the slot.
  • Page 46 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Place a level in the center of the race and adjust the height of each side, using the black adjustment knob at the metal plate on the Beater Support. These enable you to raise or lower the race on either side, to ensure the race is level.
  • Page 47 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Figure 36 - Sliding Beater Carefully position the assembly atop the Mid Front Horizontals (#7, #13). With a little jiggling, the screws will fall into the mounting holes. Apply the square nuts and tighten them most, but not all the way, down.
  • Page 48 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Push the beater all the way back and tighten the back screws most of the way. Note: You may need to perform this back and forth action several times, making minor adjustments as you go. The point, of course, is to put the Beater Slide Axles in exact parallel.
  • Page 49 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Insert the bolts, with lock washers, from the bottom, up through the top plate and support blocks. Secure with the square nuts, on top. Notice that there is a long Lever bound to #20. Release this; it will hang down for the moment.
  • Page 50 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Figure 38 - End of Cable Pull the tip of the cable out the top of the pulley and replace the small cotter pin at the tip of the cable. This will prevent the cable from pulling out and allow for the cable to be taken up and let out from the pulley as it turns.
  • Page 51 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Install The Cam-Cylinder-To-Slide-Plate Cable Immediately to the right of the larger Cam is the Cam-Cylinder. Remove the wrap and unwind the Cam-to-Slide-Plate Cable. This cable ends in a loop. Figure 39 - Cam Cylinder Manually lift the slide plate that slips up and down on the slide rods, mounted to the Dobby Back.
  • Page 52 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Figure 40 - Slide Plate Unpack The Spring And The Return Cord At the bottom of the loom, take the spring included with #20 and slip one end of it onto the eyebolt at the tip of the lever. Hook the other end of the spring onto the J-bolt at the left side of #20.
  • Page 53 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly The return cord is already attached to the top, right side of the slide plate with a Quick Link. Undo the twist tie and straighten out the cord. Check to see that the Quick Link is vertically aligned and that the cord is coming over the pulley and held in place with the retainer that pivots on the pulley bolt.
  • Page 54 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Figure 44 - Return Cable and E-lift Support Mount Block Figure 43 - Return Pulley Cable Continue pulling on the cord toward the left side of the loom. Loop the cord under the pulley mounted on the lever and bring it over the pulley, back toward the center of the loom.
  • Page 55 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Setting The Home Position Before you use the E-Lift II, you must set the “home” or neutral position: Turn off the E-Lift II power switch. Unwind the cord on the Motor Box Pulley and bring the Dobby Slide Plate to its upper most position.

  • Page 56: Installation

    V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly NSTALLATION OMPU OBBY Take the Compu-Dobby from its protective box and have the four thumbscrews free from the Dobby Back and at hand for this installation. Figure 45 - Compu-Dobby Solenoids Check to see that all of the little black plastic tips on each solenoid appear concave, when viewed from above.
  • Page 57 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Figure 46 - Barrel Nut Bring the Compu-Dobby up to the Dobby Back and align the four mounting holes located on the edge of the sides, with the four holes on the sides of the Dobby Back. The Compu-Dobby is heavy and must be grasped and supported from the bottom.
  • Page 58 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly NSTALL The loom is designed to carry two Plain Warp Beams or a single Sectional Beam. Plain Beams may be used in either the upper or lower position. A Sectional Beam may only be mounted in the upper position. When using two beams at the same time, brackets for the second separation beam will need to be attached.
  • Page 59 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Swing the retainers aside and position the Beam in place. Bring the warp beam into position. If you are using the upper location, orient the beam so that the long end of the axle is to the left of the loom (opposite the Dobby Head).
  • Page 60 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Place the beam for the upper warp beam in the slots in #5. Figure 48 - Breast Beam and Separation Beam Locations Install The Warp Beam Page | 56...
  • Page 61 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Install Optional Second Beam Brackets If you are using two warp beams, you will need to install additional brackets. NOTE: If you ordered a loom with two Warp Beams, these brackets and hardware will have been packed with the Side Frame Parts.
  • Page 62 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Mount The Brake Cable System You’ve already installed your Brake Pedal(s), now you need to add the Cable/s and Spring/s. Figure 51 - Brake Cable Locations Brake Cables come in different lengths, depending on the type of Beam you’re using, and its location.
  • Page 63 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Select the bag with the appropriate Cable Assembly. You will receive one assembly for each Warp Beam ordered. It will contain: Steel Brake Cable Tension Tie-Up with Toggle “J” Bolt assembly Eye Bolt/Spring Assembly Mount the “J”...
  • Page 64 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Drum. Wrap it around the Brake Drum; it will pass over the top of the drum three times. Take care not to cross the cable on itself. When you’ve just enough cable remaining to almost reach the brake pedal, collect the three loops of the cord into the snap hook.
  • Page 65 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly Install the Optional Tension Device If you ordered the optional tension device with your loom, follow these instructions to install it. Find the hole in the Rear Vertical (#5) and place the pulley on the tension arm so that the holes match.
  • Page 66 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Loom Assembly NSTALL HELF Orient the shelf so that the felt strips on the bottom will lay atop the three sets of Harness Pulleys when the shelf is in place. These act as Cable Retainers and will keep your Harness Cables properly located during lifting of the harnesses.
  • Page 67 NSTRUCTIONS Note: Unless otherwise noted, the instructions in this section are basic, general instructions for weaving and are applicable to many AVL and non-AVL looms. They should not be regarded as a substitute for training or experience. Weaving Instructions Page | 63...
  • Page 68 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions ARPING LAIN If you only have a Sectional Beam, proceed to the section titled Warping the Sectional Beam. Various warping methods can be adapted to an AVL loom. However, we recommend the following method in which the warp is wound on to the Plain Beam with the use of a Raddle.
  • Page 69 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions The Raddle Cross (warp threads are tied in groups, depending on how many ends will be put in each section of the raddle). Securing The Crosses Before removing the warp from the board or the reel, secure the crosses. Use four ties to secure each cross, in addition to the tie at the cross axis.
  • Page 70 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions side. When winding on from the back of the loom, the top beam should be wound counter clockwise, and the bottom beam should be wound clockwise. Put your apron on the beam with velcro and wind your beam counter clockwise, so that your apron is wound on the beam.
  • Page 71 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions Figure 56 - Attaching the Warp to the Apron Inserting Sticks In The Raddle Cross Place two lease sticks in either side of the Raddle Cross and secure together with string through the holes in the ends of the sticks. Now remove the ties from the Raddle Cross and spread the warp out on the sticks.
  • Page 72 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions Feeding The Raddle To feed the Raddle, distribute yarns across the Raddle by dropping each Raddle Cross group into a dent in the Raddle. 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.
  • Page 73 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions Figure 58 - Prepared Paper with Folded Edge Winding The Warp Remember, wind the warp on tightly under a lot of tension. The amount of tension used will vary depending on the warp material, but a good rule to remember is that the tension of the wound-on warp must as great as the tension during the weaving operation.
  • Page 74 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions the weaving process. Then be sure to bring the end of the warp around the Separation Beam so that it now travels into the loom. Using a strong cord, suspend the lease sticks between the Separation Beam and the Harnesses.
  • Page 75 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions The warp from the upper warp beam goes over the separation beam on the rear verticals. The warp from the lower warp beam goes over the separation beam on the additional bracket. Proceed with a threading as if you were only working with one beam.
  • Page 76 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions More Than Two Warps, Only One Beam? Separate Tensioning! If you do not currently have two beams, or you need more than two separate warps, you can weight and tension your additional warps separately on the same beam.
  • Page 77 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions until the end of the warp touches the last Harness you are using. Make them out of a strong non-stretchable linen or cotton cord. You will need to make one Extension Cord for each section in your Sectional Beam. For each Extension Cord: Measure a piece of cord long enough to reach from the axle of the Warp Beam, at least one and a half revolutions around the Beam...
  • Page 78 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions 2. how many yards do we need to wind on each spool 3. total yardage for the project • NUMBER OF SPOOLS? Sectional Beaming requires the use of as many spools loaded with thread per individual section as your Ends Per Inch, or planned sett in the reed, dictates.
  • Page 79 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions Feeding The Spool Rack Next, place a Spool or Cone Rack about five or six feet behind your loom. Place the spools or cones for the first warp sections on the Cone Rack. Make sure you put each thread through the metal eye on the spool rack so the threads do not get tangled.
  • Page 80 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions Remove the heddle retainer. Pull apart the top two twist ties and insert the top of the harness (which is up) into the space created. Pull apart the bottom two twist ties and insert the bottom of the harness into the space created. Reattach the heddle retainer.
  • Page 81 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions Threading The Tension Box The best way to thread the Tension Box is to take one thread from the furthest left cone (as you face the Cone Rack, with your back to the loom) and thread it all the way through all the parts of the Tension Box, nearest to the back plate of the Box, then the next thread all the way through.
  • Page 82 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions moved half-way down, whereas with a fine silk, the Pegs may need to be moved all the way down and the yarn wrapped an extra time around one of the stationary Pegs to get the proper tension. Once you have adjusted the tension correctly, do not change it during the winding of the Beam, as long as you are using the same type of yarn.
  • Page 83 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions Figure 61 - Winding on 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.
  • Page 84 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions Figure 62 - 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.
  • Page 85 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions different tension once you start weaving. The extra thread you use for measuring purposes can then be reused for each section. Figure 63 - Attaching Yardage Counter to Tension Box 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.
  • Page 86 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions 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.
  • Page 87 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions Figure 64 - Adjust Wind-off Tension Adjust Warp Length using different spool placement by moving the spools on the arms. Reset the Revolution Counter to Zero Setup Cones with the Cone Caddy Making the First Section Open and secure the raddle top using the removable pin.
  • Page 88 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions Bring the thread(s) up and over the left side of the top spool so that you are ready to wind the Warping Wheel in a counter clockwise motion. Figure 66 - Wind Counter Clockwise After you have wound one length bring the thread(s) around the back of the raddle and through a dent (working from right to left).
  • Page 89 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions Hold onto the threads securely at the raddle (so they don’t slip through. Below, wrap the cut threads around the clip. Figure 68 - Hold Threads at Raddle With the raddle top secure, remove the pin from the raddle holder while holding onto the threads.
  • Page 90 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions Figure 70 - Place Raddle in Lower Position Take the extension cord from your beam. Create a larks head loop at its end and loop it around the knotted end of your warp section. Figure 71 - Place Extension Cord Around Thread Bundle Before the last part of the threads pass through the raddle, tape the threads on the loom-side of the raddle in their sequence using...
  • Page 91 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions Figure 72 - Pivot Raddle OMBINING ECTIONAL LAIN ARPING Depending on your equipment and preferences, you may prefer to wind separate warp sections on a warping board or reel and go from there directly to the Sectional Beam.
  • Page 92 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions Attach each baby warp to the Extension Cords and proceed as in regular Sectional Beaming procedure. Since you are not using the Tension Box for tension, be sure to keep it taut manually. When you come close to the end of the section, take the reed cover off and continue winding the rest of the baby warp.
  • Page 93 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions would be threaded through the eye of the first heddle on the 7th harness, the third thread through the first on the 6th harness, and so on. Some weavers mark the center heddle on each harness and thread from center, out to each side.
  • Page 94 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions Now you can remove the tape marker and, turning the top of the Beam away from you, wind so the apron is wrapped once around, holding itself in place. Route the apron underneath the Cloth Beam and, towards the harnesses.
  • Page 95 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions 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.
  • Page 96 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions on the cloth beam. Continue winding until the weighted tension arm rises and stops when the rope slips on the brake drum. Ideally, the tension arm should rise (as you advance the warp) to about 45 degrees above the horizontal, then slip and rest at an approximately horizontal position.
  • Page 97 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Weaving Instructions When all ends are tied together, go to the front of the loom and gently pull on the bundles of yarn going through the reed to pull the new warp through the heddles and reed. You may find that turning small bundles of the warp in a circular, clockwise motion will help them through the heddles and reed.
  • Page 99 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Additional Loom Information ADDITIONAL LOOM INFORMATION DDITIONAL NFORMATION Additional Loom Information Page | 95...
  • Page 100 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Additional Loom Information AINTENANCE Tightening The Bolts The single most important thing you can do to extend the life of your loom, and preserve its operation, is tighten the bolts that hold its frame together. These will loosen over time, due to changes in its environment and to your own creative exertions.
  • Page 101 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Additional Loom Information Swinging Beater You can square (or “rack”) the swinging beater by loosening the four bolts that attach it to its arms. Bring the beater fully forward and retighten the bolts, while holding it firmly in place. You must have a reed in place on the Swinging Beater to make a good adjustment.

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Additional Loom Information Tool Kit And Spare Parts Here’s a list of the basics, nice-to-have-around items: Minimum Tools Socket Wrench with 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16” socket 6” or 8” Crescent Wrench Medium Standard Blade Screwdriver 4-1 Screwdriver or Medium Phillips and Standard Screwdrivers 1/8”...
  • Page 103 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Additional Loom Information (use 220# sandpaper or finer). In times of high humidity especially, the grain at polar sides of the drum may raise and prevent the cable from slipping. Note: Never, under any circumstances, should you apply wax, talc, or other finishes to the groove.
  • Page 104 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Additional Loom Information Symptom Possible Cause How to Fix it Cable as well. Make sure that it moves easily up and down. If the Dobby Cable seems to bind, check for debris in the hole where it comes through the Dobby Top.
  • Page 105 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual Additional Loom Information Symptom Possible Cause How to Fix it 2.) Harness wire that Pull the wire out, make connects the harness sure it does not catch sticks has jumped out any heddles, and and got stuck in the replace it to just heddles of the other connect the top and the...

  • Page 107: The Fine Print

    V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual The Fine Print THE FINE PRINT RINT The Fine Print Page | 103...
  • Page 108 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual The Fine Print AVL C USTOMER ERVICE AVL offers free technical support to the original owner of all our looms. This means if you ever have a problem, you can call, fax, or e-mail us and we’ll help you find a solution.
  • Page 109 Compliance is indicated by the CE marking. The manufacturer of this product is: AVL Looms, Inc., 2360 Park Avenue, Chico, CA 95928 USA. A declaration of conformity to the requirements of the Directives is available upon request from the Authorized Representative. This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950.
  • Page 110 V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual The Fine Print Notice to Users in the European Union Page | 106...