I have been trying to load with a sectional back beam and am getting crossed threads and uneven tension. I am wondering if there are different steps for a sectional beam loading than the process shown on the videos. Thanks!

Hi, thanks so much for answering so quickly. I have one inch sectionals on, I think an old Nilus Leclerc counterbalance loom…it’s ancient! 45 inch and I added the sectionals when I bought the loom in June 2025.

I have a tension box with only a comb on one side and a thread holder. I like the idea of placing books on the threads when I wind as I am usually doing this myself. I don’t have alot of room to do it but I will make it as big as possible. I put the amount of threads that I need on each bobbin and thread it through the tension box going over and under alternating the up an down. I have cords tied on my back beam and I tie the new threads to the cord.

The problem seems to be when I want to put the threads through the heddles, I am uncertain as to which thread should go where. They do seem to be twisted or mixed up on the beam. I do tape them onto the beam…guess it is a tension issue.

My tension box has not been steady on the back beam. I have tried cardboard, bribing my husband to hold it and holding it myself while pushing the beam with the opposite hand. All seem to be difficult to keep an equal tension.

So, yes, I will try the books and any other ideas to keep my threads in order!

Kindly,
Kristy

How are you winding/measuring your one inch sections? If you're using a tension box, be sure to put in a cross at the end of winding and maintain that cross through the threading steps.

thank you. Do you have steps to do that? I don’t do that. Is there a video I could watch?

If your tension box can't make a cross, then use a piece of really sticky masking tape to keep the ends in order till you can thread them.

Thank you. I will give it a try.

Hi, I am still trying to get my threads on straight. I am looking for a clamp to hold the tension box which shouldn’t be a problem. As I was winding threads to the back beam, I noticed my cord to attach the threads to is too thick as I am creating a bulge. I bought that cord at dollarama. I am wondering if you are using any specific cord? Thanks again!!

My sectional beam came with DMC Cebelia No.10 crochet thread. It is about the size of 8/2 cotton but very strong.

That’s a goo idea! I can find thread
Thank you and your team so much. It is so very helpful!!! So appreciated!!

fyi - The School of Sweet Georgia (in Vancouver) has a very good online course by Laura Fry that covers everything you need to know on sectional warping. She walks through the whole process. This online school is very reputable and you can join monthly for $32.00 CDN and cancel at any time.

That's a great catch mqgnz about the cord creating a bulge! Try a thinner yarn for sure. I like the texsolv Cheryl mentions, that's quite strong and wouldn't break easily that's for sure!