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Step 4: Check and verify Step 2: Mount the harnesses
1 Check the cut cards for accuracy and precision. 1 Mount the harnesses on the loom, following the
harness mounting plan.
2 Verify that the cards match the design and loom
requirements. 2 Ensure that the harnesses are properly aligned and
3 Card punching secured.
Step 3: Load the cards
Step 1: Prepare the card punch
1 Load the cut cards into the loom’s card cutting
1 Ensure the card punch is clean and free of debris.
system.
2 Check the card punch for any damage or wear.
2 Ensure that the cards are properly aligned and
Step 2: Align the card secured.
1 Align the card with the card punch, ensuring proper 5 Weaving
registration.
Step 1: Start the loom
2 Check that the card is properly seated in the punch.
1 Start the loom, ensuring that the harnesses and
Step 3: Punch the card cards are properly aligned.
1 Use the card punch to create holes in the card, 2 Check that the loom is operating smoothly and
following the desired pattern. quietly.
2 Apply gentle to moderate pressure, depending on Step 2: Monitor the weave
the card material and punch type.
1 Monitor the weave, ensuring that the design is being
Step 4: Verify the punches woven correctly.
1 Verify that the punches are accurate and precise. 2 Check for any errors or defects in the weave.
2 Check that the holes are correctly placed and sized. Step 3: Adjust as needed
4 Loom preparation 1 Adjust the loom as needed to ensure proper weaving.

Step 1: Thread the loom 2 Check that the harnesses and cards are properly
1 Thread the loom with the warp yarns, ensuring aligned and secured.
proper tension and alignment.

2 Check that the warp yarns are evenly spaced and
properly secured.

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