David 2 Threading

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wardledeborah

almost 3 years ago

I'm arthritic and find leaning over the bottom beater rail of my David 2 to thread a new warp very painful. Any suggestions?

Lana McNeil

almost 3 years ago

My David 2 has a sliding beater. If yours does, too, this may help. I remove the front beam and the whole apparatus with reed and rails for the sliding beater. Then I sit in a dining room chair (lower than my loom bench) just as close as I can get it to the loom to thread the heddles. I put an LED floor lamp shining on the heddles so I can see to thread them easily. And I take breaks to straighten up and stretch pretty often.
I hope this helps.

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Sue McCarthy

almost 3 years ago

I have a David 2 as well and also take the whole sliding beater off to thread the heddles. I have an office chair on wheels which I lower as far as it will go and also sit as far forward as I can. I need to straighten up often as well and stretch my legs. I am getting faster, which helps.

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wardledeborah

almost 3 years ago

Thank you ladies.....nice to know I've got company....I'll shorten up on my 'sessions' as well which will help. Once it's warped, it's clear sailing.
Cheers !