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2⅔ lift of tappet

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In some makes of looms the staves are connected to the treadles at a point between the fulcrum and the treadle bowl, the fulcrum being at the front of the loom. This necessitates a larger lift of tappet than lift of heald. The tappets in this case are very large, and are preferred by some manufacturers.