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This is about halfway through warping up. The tied off ends then get tied to an apron bar hanging below the weft spindle. This helps keep tension equal. (Different yarns have different stretch characteristics.)

Warp spindle side of the heddle frames halfway warped with the hanks tied.

Apron bar hanging under the weft spindle

smells of bikes
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It is traditional that the house pet gets tangled up in this process. At this point you yell "dog in the warp!" (Or cat...)

A pair of hooligan eyes peering up between frames

A hooligan red heeler with her nose up between the beater and the frames with her feet on the frame pedals