Really enjoyed the video. There isn't a ton of information on sectional warping out there, and this was so clear and informative, explained everything.
I have to say, my daughter would love that weird ass scarf! And I get it, the dryer shrinks the wool...it is much simpler than it appears. I like that too! Not the scarf, but the process that makes it look very high end but easy!
OH my! Thank you for the clamp idea! It's a grueling process to do it vertically! I'm pretty new to multi shaft weaving and to sectional beaming. Without investing so much money over and above getting the loom, I've turned into quite the little builder. :) I've found the real expensive almost unnecessary piece of equipment that has caused me to almost chuck the whole idea...but...I'll give it more time. One more invention and it will be easy peasy!
Trent, Thank You for making this video. We stepped away for weaving for several years after retirement and your video was a great refresher. We will be back on track with a few updates.
I’ve been weaving for over 30 years. May I suggest investing in an AVL Warping Wheel. Makes sectional warping a dream - no winding on of bobbins - no tension box. Spoil yourself - you’ll also find it speeds up weaving
YES< A THOUSAND TIMES YES! An AVL has totally changed the way I section warp. It's a DREAM! (I do tartan with a million ends and color changes) I love not having a tension box shackle.
I much wish I could use a warping wheel. My current studio space is so small I can’t fully extend the supports on my spool rack much less for anything else back there. Unfortunately there would be no way to use the warping wheel… but maybe some day when I have the perfect space.
@@TheWeftWright OH nuts. Someday. The set up you have now is great, and you use it well. And that's all that really matters. :) (I'm procrastinating today loading my beam.)
Thank you for sharing. Don't need music, best to hear you. Your helpful hints on taping the thread with two way tape is brilliant suggestion. I'm seriously going to look into the counter. I have his spinning wheel but not a counter. Your right about the so called 1" sections, I just measured mine today and now I know why my first sectional warping threads got bunched up on the beam. I'm still trying to figure out how to thread my tension box since my spools are lined up 6 on top and 6 on second row. Also the reed on my tension box is 12 dpi and the reed on the loom is 12 dpi, how do I get those 12 threads to line up on my 7/8" sections so they don't bunch up. I know I can purchase a 10 dpi reed for my tension box but they don't fit my box like the original old tension box. Hate to think I have to buy a new box.
I have a similar problem, as I only have one set of reeds for my tension box. I usually just double up threads on the edges and kind of make it work, I haven’t noticed any major issues doing that. I find that the edges of a sectional warp bout tend to slope down anyway, so adding threads to the edges actually helps that a little bit
I was curious - I see online there are these 'warp dividers' that are designed for sectional beams that function basically like 1" warp sticks in each section. I notice you didn't use anything like that here, have you ever used any kind of warp stick or separator when sectional warping?
Good morning Trent...thank you for this nicely done video. I use an AVL warping wheel for my sectional warping. My question to you is this...on my old AVL loom, I could wind the warp on without messing with the brake as it only prevented the warp from being "unwound"...that is while advancing the warp during weaving. The brake did NOT prevent the sectional beam from going backwards as when winding on. So, on my David 3 the brake cable prevents the sectional beam from moving in either direction without the brake being disengaged. I have been removing the cable from the spring to wind on....Is this what you do? Thanks so much...cheryl
You can loosen the brake tension enough to wind the Warp on, but this wears out the wooden brake drum and wastes time in finding the right tension again. I just disconnect the cable as you mentioned. I think this is what Louet intended and it works well for sectional warping because we tend to warp in with higher tension than traditional warping.
When using warp threads of different fibre types on a sectional warp beam like this, how do you cope with the changes in tension in the two yarns over such a long warp? I’d usually use two separate plain warp beams and tension the yarns separately. Also, how would you manage if you wanted to mix the yarn types within a one-inch section?
For this project, the tension doesn’t actually matter all that much, because I’m going to felt the wool and I want the non-wool yarn to gather and pucker, but even so I don’t find the tension difference that great I did have one section that was a little too loose and I weighed that one section with some S hooks and that seem to solve the problem.
May I ask, you said that you measured the yarn on the bobbins but you had yarn remaining on the bobbins. Does that mean you measured more yarn than you needed on the spools? Or you had enough on each spool for the full width. Eg. 2m warp with 10 inch width so you had 2x10 on each spool? Sorry for beginner question
Please excuse a few sound mishaps, they weren't an issue when editing. I love trying new things… but I still have a lot to learn
Thank you for this. I used the double sided tape today. Great hack!
Really enjoyed the video. There isn't a ton of information on sectional warping out there, and this was so clear and informative, explained everything.
I have to say, my daughter would love that weird ass scarf! And I get it, the dryer shrinks the wool...it is much simpler than it appears. I like that too! Not the scarf, but the process that makes it look very high end but easy!
OH my! Thank you for the clamp idea! It's a grueling process to do it vertically! I'm pretty new to multi shaft weaving and to sectional beaming. Without investing so much money over and above getting the loom, I've turned into quite the little builder. :) I've found the real expensive almost unnecessary piece of equipment that has caused me to almost chuck the whole idea...but...I'll give it more time. One more invention and it will be easy peasy!
This was a very helpful video and filled in gaps in my knowledge along with some useful tips.
Trent, Thank You for making this video. We stepped away for weaving for several years after retirement and your video was a great refresher. We will be back on track with a few updates.
Thanks for your kind words!
Very interesting. To be honest you don't need any music at all. Looking forward to your future content. 👍
Thanks 👍
The instructions are well done. Thank you. The music is loud and smothers your pleasant voice. I will be a subscriber. Very useful.
Thanks… I was trying to add music tastefully but failed 😂
thank you
I’ve been weaving for over 30 years. May I suggest investing in an AVL Warping Wheel. Makes sectional warping a dream - no winding on of bobbins - no tension box. Spoil yourself - you’ll also find it speeds up weaving
YES< A THOUSAND TIMES YES! An AVL has totally changed the way I section warp. It's a DREAM! (I do tartan with a million ends and color changes) I love not having a tension box shackle.
I much wish I could use a warping wheel. My current studio space is so small I can’t fully extend the supports on my spool rack much less for anything else back there. Unfortunately there would be no way to use the warping wheel… but maybe some day when I have the perfect space.
@@TheWeftWright OH nuts. Someday. The set up you have now is great, and you use it well. And that's all that really matters. :) (I'm procrastinating today loading my beam.)
I’m sure you need one more comment begging that there be no music in future videos. Love your content though!
I know, I know… lol
Thank you for sharing. Don't need music, best to hear you. Your helpful hints on taping the thread with two way tape is brilliant suggestion. I'm seriously going to look into the counter. I have his spinning wheel but not a counter. Your right about the so called 1" sections, I just measured mine today and now I know why my first sectional warping threads got bunched up on the beam. I'm still trying to figure out how to thread my tension box since my spools are lined up 6 on top and 6 on second row. Also the reed on my tension box is 12 dpi and the reed on the loom is 12 dpi, how do I get those 12 threads to line up on my 7/8" sections so they don't bunch up. I know I can purchase a 10 dpi reed for my tension box but they don't fit my box like the original old tension box. Hate to think I have to buy a new box.
I have a similar problem, as I only have one set of reeds for my tension box. I usually just double up threads on the edges and kind of make it work, I haven’t noticed any major issues doing that. I find that the edges of a sectional warp bout tend to slope down anyway, so adding threads to the edges actually helps that a little bit
Ty so much for your video! I learned so much. ❤ This is going to help me greatly in my weaving adventures.
Thanks so much for your comment, it means a lot.
I was curious - I see online there are these 'warp dividers' that are designed for sectional beams that function basically like 1" warp sticks in each section. I notice you didn't use anything like that here, have you ever used any kind of warp stick or separator when sectional warping?
Great tips - thank you so much!
(Not a weaving comment, but would that shirt happen to be by Arrow? I got a similar one through "Stitch Fix". It's one of my favorite shirts.)
Good morning Trent...thank you for this nicely done video. I use an AVL warping wheel for my sectional warping. My question to you is this...on my old AVL loom, I could wind the warp on without messing with the brake as it only prevented the warp from being "unwound"...that is while advancing the warp during weaving. The brake did NOT prevent the sectional beam from going backwards as when winding on.
So, on my David 3 the brake cable prevents the sectional beam from moving in either direction without the brake being disengaged. I have been removing the cable from the spring to wind on....Is this what you do?
Thanks so much...cheryl
You can loosen the brake tension enough to wind the Warp on, but this wears out the wooden brake drum and wastes time in finding the right tension again. I just disconnect the cable as you mentioned. I think this is what Louet intended and it works well for sectional warping because we tend to warp in with higher tension than traditional warping.
When using warp threads of different fibre types on a sectional warp beam like this, how do you cope with the changes in tension in the two yarns over such a long warp? I’d usually use two separate plain warp beams and tension the yarns separately.
Also, how would you manage if you wanted to mix the yarn types within a one-inch section?
For this project, the tension doesn’t actually matter all that much, because I’m going to felt the wool and I want the non-wool yarn to gather and pucker, but even so I don’t find the tension difference that great I did have one section that was a little too loose and I weighed that one section with some S hooks and that seem to solve the problem.
May I ask, you said that you measured the yarn on the bobbins but you had yarn remaining on the bobbins. Does that mean you measured more yarn than you needed on the spools? Or you had enough on each spool for the full width. Eg. 2m warp with 10 inch width so you had 2x10 on each spool? Sorry for beginner question
Yes…. You measure the number of sections time’s the warp length on each bobbin, then I add two yards just in case. Thanks for your question
Great video! Can you please provide the dimensions on your warping reel?
Hmmm. Not sure if you mean the spool rack, the sectional beam or my warping mill that is not featured in this video. Can you clarify?
@@TheWeftWright The spool rack pls.
How is the rod attached to the back beam? (Not sure about terminology here.)
On the Louet loom the tie on Rod is connected by a small 1.5” piece of texsolv that is screwed to the beam.