weaving faq'sweaving FAQ's
How to ensure you get a good shed on your multi-harness loom?
To achieve a good shed adjust the heddle frame height so the heddles are all in a straight line with the back frame about 15mm (5/8") higher than the front. This is simply achieved by moving them up or down on the Texsolv cord as illustrated on page 9 of the assembly instructions - http://www.ashford.co.nz/newsite/pdfs_assembly_guides/SS610_50.pdf How do I add more heddles on Katie loom?
To add more heddles, just un-loop the Texsolv cord from the screw heads in the heddle frames. Tip the loom onto its back & slide the heddle frame out the bottom of the castle. Pull one wooden end off the heddle frame, add more heddles & reverse the process. Note the heddle frames should hang around 1cm under the castle top. See step 6 in the instructions link attached http://www.ashford.co.nz/newsite/pdfs_assembly_guides/KTL_web_102.pdf
I've recently bought a Knitters Loom (50cm), and have made my first attempt at weaving. I have a question regarding the positioning of the reed, when in rest or up, it sits by itself, when down, it just falls out. Why?
It's simply a question of how much tension is on the warp. Just increase the warp tension until the reed stays in the down position without falling out. How many heddles are included in your table looms?
Due to demand from weavers, from December 2009 we are now including 320 heddles with the 40cm 16", 480 heddles with the 60cm 24" & 640 heddles with the 80cm 32. Harness 2 seems to be catching on the steel rod protruding into the harness area & blocking the harness from lowering.
Harness 2 seems to be catching on the steel rod protruding into the harness area & blocking the harness from lowering.Check that the head of the bolt bolding the castle to the loom side (step 9) is below the surface of the wood. If not theharness can catch on it. Use a hammer to carefully tap the head of the bolt fully into the pre drilled hole in the castle.Check that the head of the bolt bolding the castle to the loom side (step 9) is below the surface of the wood. If not the harness can catch on it. Use a hammer to carefully tap the head of the bolt fully into the pre drilled hole in the castle.People seem to be changing to texsolv heddles. Why is that?
People seem to be changing to texsolv heddles. Why is that?The texsolv heddles are strong and light weight and have larger eyes for threading. This makes the harnesss lighter to lift. Sometimes the heddles tend to rust.The texsolv heddles are strong and light weight and have larger eyes for threading. This makes the harnesss lighter to lift. Sometimes the heddles tend to rust.Can I warp my Rigid Heddle or Knitters loom by myself?
Can I warp my Rigid Heddle or Knitters loom by myself?Yes, certainly. For detailed solo warping instructions click here.Yes, certainly. For detailed solo warping instructions click here.Can I make a rug on the Rigid Heddle loom?
Yes, certainly. Use a beater after each row of weaving rather than the heddle. It makes a firmer rug.Yes, certainly. Use a beater after each row of weaving rather than the heddle. It makes a firmer rug.