I recently purchased an older Macomber that was partially restored. I replaced the heddles, added superhooks, new beater bar pads and replaced few other parts. I warped it with a point twill and am having some difficulty with the shed. The beater bar assembly is at the lowest position but the shed still seems kinda small. I don't ever remember having this issue with a Macomber before. I am beginning to think the chains that hold the harnesses may be too long. Is there a standard length that they should be? These are 7" long. I also noticed the floating selvedge sits about an inch and a half higher than the threads in the heddles. On my other loom it usually sits just a little higher, maybe 1/4 to 1/2". it is a 48" weaving width. How long are the chains not including the hooks on other people's looms?
Johanna