Master the craft of loomfixing with a practical, hands-on guide to woolen and worsted production.
This book teaches skilled loomfixers and curious readers how to keep looms running smoothly, tune bindings and shuttles, and fix common problems that affect fabric quality. It covers real-world techniques for adjusting the headmotion, temple, picking, and the binding system, with an emphasis on safe, steady, and efficient work.
- Learn step-by-step approaches to diagnose why a loom runs poorly, from shuttle crookedness to binding wear and headmotion skips.
- Discover practical methods for oiling, greasing gears, and maintaining tension to prevent downtime.
- Understand how to set up and adjust the temple, picker, and race to produce even, high-quality cloth.
- Gain insights into working with weavers and how teamwork influences loom performance and results.
Ideal for loomfixers, textile maintenance professionals, and anyone interested in the production of plain and fancy worsteds and woolens.