Ask Madelyn: Remove or Not to Remove Heddles
Before making any decisions about heddles, it is important to figure out how many you will use on each shaft (by checking the draft).
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Before making any decisions about heddles, it is important to figure out how many you will use on each shaft (by checking the draft).
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