FIG. 26 COP WINDING MACHINE
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[CHAPTER XIII. WARPING, BEAMING AND DRESSING]

There are a few distinct methods of preparing warp threads on the weaver's beam. Stated briefly, the chief methods are--

1. The warp is made in the form of a chain on a warping mill,

and when the completed chain is removed from the mill it is

transferred on to the weaver's beam.

2. The warp is made in the form of a chain on a linking

machine, and then beamed on to a weaver's beam.

3. The warp yarns are wound or beamed direct from the large