Upgrade your Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom with Texsolv Cord

[@loominous47]

A big advantage to this is that it enables the weaver to create warps on a warping board that can be warped onto the loom at a later time. TIP: Rather than measuring the length of the cord, simply count the number of holes in the cord; the lengths of each cord should be the same.

[@Vcowley]

Lovely video. I will have to try this. Just some info on the techniques that you are using, the first “knot” on the roller is called a “choke”. The second knot is a slip knot, which then becomes a choke. We use these in theatre all of the time. Cool to see them applied to weaving! 🇨🇦

[@charlesdavis7616]

I would cut equal counts of Texsolv links, not lengths, to avoid the re-tying step at the end, which isn’t shown, it’s probably a pain to do.

[@tabbytreeweaver4507]

Very good suggestion. I think I said 13" lengths, so that would be about 28 sections.

[@tleebari]

Why 13 inches please? The plastic pieces I'm replacing are only about 5 inches. I've only woven a few projects, but I suspect the longer these cords, the more loom waste. Am I right? Thanks for selling me the cord and for quick, correct delivery! And thanks for this improvement and video.

[@sj-jh9bm]

Love this idea, since it makes it much easier to use a pre-wound warp rather than direct warping (both methods are great--it's just nice to have a choice). I've just implemented it on my Ashford Sampleit loom. Just a note; different sized looms require a different number of Texsolv loops. I only needed 8 for my 16-inch loom.

[@loominous47]

Thank you for your clear instructions presented in a well-made video.

[@sandragalati6281]

This is the best idea! So much better! Thank you!

[@nancydrummond2941]

Thanks so much for this video. My Ashford has now been converted and is much easier to handle

[@leeannelange6551]

Totally agree with you, those plastic/nylon things are terrible. I've only had my loom a few weeks, and I had already thought about how to replace those things. Thank you for the video!

[@tinka4243]

Some weeks ago I did almost the same with my loom. For now I kept the plastic straps attached because I wanted to see if my idea and set up works but for the next time I will remove the plastic straps!

[@klaraskymningskronan]

So strange! I saw this video and thought the ribbons are from Texas. But it wasn't like that! Tex - is Textil abbreviated. It turned out that the people who make and sell this have their manufacturing in Tösse, only 111 km (7 miles) from me! That's how small the world is. So now I'm going to put these on after the instructional video here. Thanks for that! (Google translate - sorry)

[@tabbytreeweaver4507]

Texsolv is actually made in Sweden as far as I know!

[@klaraskymningskronan]

@@tabbytreeweaver4507 Exactly! As I wrote Tösse (the place where they make them) is 111 km from where I live.

[@avrilp317]

Why don’t you put the cord through the holes in the front stick?

[@saski2424]

Good question - You can thread the cord through the holes, but then there is no way to secure it unless you want to tie knots. For me, that would be too bulky.

[@rrm2942]

Where can I get those kinds of cord?

[@rrm2942]

Found it at Weaving Works in Lynnwood, Wa

[@tabbytreeweaver4507]

I sell it by the yard at my shop Tabby Tree Weaver - give me a call at 317-984-5475

[@adamakaru2683]

Why don't you measure the cord before you cut it??.

[@tabbytreeweaver4507]

I do - they are each measured at 13" long.