Smooth warps. Straight selvedges. Less stress. The Leclerc Raddle takes the guess-work (and the back-ache) out of back-to-front warping. Slip your warp ends into its evenly spaced dents, beam in minutes, and start threading with every end exactly where it belongs.
Warp Wider, Straighter, Faster
- Perfect Spread › 2 dents-per-inch spacing (½ in / 1.27 cm) keeps ends parallel for tidy, tangle-free beaming.
- Rock-Solid Maple › Hand-finished hardwood rail plus corrosion-proof steel pins stand up to decades of warps.
- Clamp & Go › Use it in the beater, on the back beam, or clip it to the breast beam—hardware included*.
- Warp Wide or Narrow › Eight sizes (9½–60 in / 24–150 cm) fit everything from portable table looms to 60″ floor looms.
- Ply-Perfect Tension › Even spacing = even draw-in, happier selvedges, and fabric that flattens beautifully off the loom.
Set-Up in 4 Easy Moves
- Secure the raddle on or behind your loom’s back beam (or rest it in the beater slot).
- Load warp ends into dents according to your project plan (e.g., 15 epi sett → 15 ends per ½ in dent).
- Beam under firm, even tension—warp spreads to exact weaving width with zero fuss.
- Thread & Sley knowing every end is already in order. Faster, straighter, better.
Pro Shortcuts for Stress-Free Beaming
- Park the Cross › Drape your lease sticks directly behind the raddle so order never gets lost.
- Split or Pair Ends › It’s spacing, not threading—feel free to divide cross pairs to hit exact counts.
- Round Up Fractions › Slightly wider beaming (e.g., 29 ends/½ in instead of 28.5) protects selvedges in linen & other low-elasticity yarns.
- Two-Cross Method › Wind a second counting cross to drop groups into dents lightning-fast.
Pick Your Perfect Width
| Loom Width | Leclerc Raddle Size |
|---|
| Voyageur 15¾″ / 40 cm | 15¾″ (40 cm) |
| Dorothy 15¾″ / 40 cm | 15¾″ (40 cm) |
| Meco 22″ / 56 cm | 22″ (56 cm) |
| Compact / Voyageur/ Dorothy/ Diana 24″/ 60 cm | 24″ (60 cm) |
| Nilus 36″ | 36″ (90 cm) |
| Nilus II 45″ | 45″ (115 cm) |
| Nilart / Tissart 60″ | 60″ (150 cm) |
*Metal raddle clips included with 36″, 45″ & 60″ models. Orders ≥ 48″ may incur oversize-carrier surcharges.
Specs at a Glance
- Material: Canadian maple rail • Nickel-plated steel pins
- Dent Count: 2 dents per inch (½ in / 1.27 cm spacing)
- Mounting: Fits beater race • Clamps to breast or back beam • Compatible with Leclerc Threading Helpers
- Finish: Smooth natural oil/wax—no snagging your warp
- Made in Québec, Canada
Ready to Warp Smarter?
Pick the raddle width that matches your loom, drop it in your cart, and enjoy faster set-ups, straighter edges, and cloth that weaves like a dream—right from the very first inch.
