Need Perfect tension on your Rigid Heddle Loom? this is for you

[@elizabethgelhard2850]

Great idea thank you, so much better than waiting until someone comes to hold the end while I roll!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Glad it was helpful! And yes, my family were careful about who walked past me whilst warping before this, lest they they be dragooned into being my warping buddy! Haha!

[@katebrooks4185]

Thanks

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@patyoung9412]

A tip I read was to use rubber matting used for shelve liner instead of paper. It is suppose to grip better. I haven used it yet as I am just now getting into watching these videos for help in using the one I got in high school back in 1976. I guess it’s an antique now 😅

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Ha. I would call it Vintage, like me 🤣.

[@patyoung9412]

❤@@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane

[@elizabethgelhard2850]

I am going to try that! Thank you for sharing.

[@susanrobertson984]

I always seem to need at least five hands. Am absolutely gonna try this.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Good luck!

[@KorenaiAcorn]

I like this tension method the most for a RHL. It only uses the same space the loom does, meaning I don't have to worry about limited space around me. I'll definitely be using this method from now on. Thank you very much for sharing! ❤

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are welcome 😊

[@katebrooks4185]

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much. I got the whole thing for a bargain price. I’ve got to work on the elastic bands but otherwise it does just as you said!! Xx

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

It’s a game changer for sure!

[@lorraineash5123]

Fantastic! Definitely giving this a try!👍

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Awesome!

[@lisaleuchter5929]

I can’t wait to try this. Thank you.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You’re welcome 😊

[@caddywampus]

Absolutely genius, thank you 😊. Going to Bunnings tomorrow!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Awesome! Let me know how you go!

[@mirkaufman]

This is brilliant! I am several metres into a project on my Schact Cricket (on which I always have tensioning issues, much worse than my Ashford) with PERFECT tension. Thanks so much for this video

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Glad it was helpful! Best thing I ever did also, makes big projects so much more enjoyable. Thank you 😊

[@leannebevan422]

Brilliant!👍 I’m off to the hardware store.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

😂Go for it!

[@wjblake66]

I've just warped my RHL using my new warping board and the warping sticks. So so much easier and I don't have to take over the dining table. ❤

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

So glad!

[@shilpanagarkar2681]

Brilliant! Thanks a ton for sharing this idea.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

My pleasure!

[@amyschemidt7337]

Very clear instructions, thank you!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are very welcome ☺️

[@marycleland993]

Brilliant I can't wait to try it Thank you soooo much

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are welcome !

[@MM-th4zu]

Oh, this is really a wonderful solution! Thank you for showing us!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are welcome!

[@penelope8980]

Hmmmmm.....I like DIY projects and I need help tensioning the warp on my RHL. I'll try this tomorrow! Thanks for taking the time to post your findings.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Good luck! Let me know how you go 😊

[@alittlelight569]

Doing this right now! Thank you!🥰

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Good luck!!

[@jgordy4840]

Nice work, well explained 😊

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you!

[@debohare674]

Brilliant. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

My pleasure!

[@debohare674]

@@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane just found you. I am in Toowoomba. Bit wet!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

@debohare674 yes, very damp weather at the minute!

[@patyoung9412]

Oh my! Love this thank you!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are so welcome!

[@aomadison3891]

I do this on my eight shaft.

[@wjblake66]

Hi Steph. Can I ask what size (diameter) dowel you used? Thanks.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Luckily, I have been so busy I haven’t removed the stickers yet 😂. It says 16mm.

[@wjblake66]

@@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane Thank you. 🌼

[@jcaswell2171]

Do the dowels turn (roll) as you roll the warp? Or do the rubber bands hold them tighter than that? Thanks!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Mine stay put with the rubber bands. Hope this helps!

[@mammaearly]

Ok. Question. When applying the dowls do you put one under the warp and the other two on top? I like this idea because i always have tension issues on the left side od the RHL. Thanks

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hello! I put one under, one over, one under and one over. Hope that helps!

[@mammaearly]

@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane thanks