Quote Originally Posted by Barb T. View Post
If you're weaving tartan, it's typically woven as a straight twill. No need for more than 4 shafts.

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I have heard that using 8 shafts helps in separating the thread. Each thread will have two heedles. Anyway, since I have the capability, I will be using 8 shafts. Not sure if I will have anything to compare it to. I am currently working on a small sample run with only four shafts.
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