How to use the Tabby Jack as a warp tensioner

Step One:

Place the Tabby Jack beside your loom with the heddle placed in neutral. Align the Tabby Jack so that it is level with the top of the heddle.

Step Two:

Insert the dowels in the holes and place the washer on the other side.

Step Three

Secure the Tabby Jack with rubber bands

Step Four:

Direct warp your loom. Tie a bow several inches away from the peg.

Step Five

Take the warp off the peg and form a chain. Place this chain over the top of the heddle towards the warp beam.

Step Six:

Place the rods so that the warp goes over the heddle, under rod 1 and over rod two. Spread warp out evenly. Secure with a band on the Tabby Jack ears

Step Seven:

Wind on your warp. The heddle and rods will apply an even tension. When you get to where you tied a bow, stop. Remove the rods and Tabby Jack and continue to setup your loom as needed for weaving.

Video demo of how to use the Tabby Jack as a warp tensioner