Ashford RIGID HEDDLE TABLE STAND User manual

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Ashford Handicrafts Limited
Factory and Showroom: 415 West Street
PO Box 474, Ashburton 7700 New Zealand
Telephone [phone] Facsimile 64 3 308 8664
Email: sal[email protected]o.nz Internet: www.ashford.co.nz
INSTRUCTIONS
RHTS05112015V2
RIGID HEDDLE TABLE STAND

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Before commencing: Please read these instructions
completely, identify the parts and note the
assembly sequence. Use the sandpaper supplied
to remove any sharp edges and corners. To make
assembly easier use candle wax on the screws.
Finishing: We recommend that the wood surfaces
be waxed or sealed before assembly. This protects
the kiln dried wood from climatic changes and
prevents it getting dirty or stained. The Silver Beech
tree is a native of New Zealand and has a lovely
variety of colour and grain. For a silky smooth matt
finish, use the Ashford Finishing Wax Polish to
enhance the natural colours and character of this
timber.
For older models: If your Rigid Heddle Loom does
not have holes in the sides, mark the holes as
shown and drill them with a 6mm (1/4”) bit.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE ASHFORD RIGID HEDDLE TABLE STAND
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Tools Required
Important
Please warp your loom as usual before you attach
the stand. Leave the reed in the rest position.
410mm (16⅛")
15mm (⅝”)
15mm (⅝")
60mm (2⅜")
Ø 6mm (¼")

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Attach the 4 rubber feet
to the legs with 12mm
(1/2”) screws
Secure the shaped legs
A to the front holes in the
loom side with 45mm (1
¾”) bolts, washers and
knobs.
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B
A
4
4
A
A
Back
Front
Loom side
Washer
A

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Push the
75mm (3”) bolt
through the
reed support
block and side
as illustrated
followed by the
spacer.
Then locate a leg B as
illustrated and secure
with a washer and knob.
Repeat for the other
side.
2
2
2
Knob
A
B
Knob
A
B
B
B
Loom side
Spacer
Washer
New reed support block
Reed support block
Spacer
Reed Support Block

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Push a 40mm (1 ½”)
bolt through the slot in
leg A, through the hole
in leg B and secure with
a washer and knob.
Repeat for the other
side.
Push the new reed
support block firmly
against the original
reed support block and
tighten both knobs.
2
2
2
B
A

Ashford Handicrafts Limited
Factory and Showroom: 415 West Street
PO Box 474, Ashburton 7700 New Zealand
Telephone [phone] Facsimile 64 3 308 8664
Email: sal[email protected]o.nz Internet: www.ashford.co.nz
Changing the shed
Adjusting the angle
Adjust the angle of the loom
by loosening the back knobs,
slide the bolts along the slots,
then retighten. Check that both
legs are in the same position
to ensure all 4 legs touch the
table.
Reed positions
Rest (neutral) position
- use the rest position
of the original reed
support.
Up position
Down position
To change from the down position to the up
position, first lift the back reed rail up, slide
forward and place into the up position.
To change from the up position to the down
position, pull reed slightly forward, tip the
front of the reed down, slide reed back, feed
the top reed rail into the top position and
lower the back reed rail into the back position.
DOWN UP UP DOWN