I hate to shop
So when the bits of PVC I used for my last 4 selvedge jig were otherwise occupied,
I rummaged around till I found this motley collection of parts
I rummaged around till I found this motley collection of parts
The dowels aren't the same length,
which worked in my favor
since the bottom PVC T on the jig
was deflected by the Galvanized T
on the loom itself.
If the dowel had been longer
the jig wouldn't have fit.
Note the technical tools
that hold everything in place.
(Broccoli comes with the nicest rubber bands).
that hold everything in place.
(Broccoli comes with the nicest rubber bands).
You also might notice
that the top dowel has a cardboard shim--
an easy way to make slight height adjustments.
Plenty of room under the jig to manipulate a bobbin
filled with supplementary warp:
fly Line Backing in white,
filled with supplementary warp:
fly Line Backing in white,
with florescent yellow (or is it green?)
for the top.
for the top.
The jig is easy to dismantle and remove
once everything is secure.
once everything is secure.
Hand Spun Wool Warp (2 ply), approximately 18 yards for a warp 5" x 7"
Satisfying.
Anticipation ©Sarah C. Swett 2015
