Usually, when shafts float on a jack loom it is because there are so many treadles tied to raise that particular shaft that their combined weight is causing the shaft to go up even though you aren’t stepping on the treadles tied to it.
Is it OK to read a threading draft left to right and thread it left to right?
As a beginning weaver, how do you know what reed and yarn to use for towels?
Do I need to worry about my fabric shrinking if I mix cottons and wool in overshot?
Most of the projects in Handwoven can be woven on any loom using any warping method. Some of the projects are easier to warp using a specific method.