1st: Harness issue
I notice that in weaves that require several shafts the harnesses do not stay down when switching treadles. For example, my current project is a 4 block S&W project using shafts 1-6. When shafts 1-2 are raised for a tabby it's fine. When shafts 3-4-5-6 are raised for b tabby shafts 1-2 come up anyway. I have to physically push 1-2 back down to get an open shed.
I have greased the joints in the top "shoulder" area as well as the joints down below. I have also used a silicone lubricant on the treadle tie up bars to help them move more smoothly. I have dusted and vacuumed to remove extra dust and lint but it does not matter what I am doing or the weather, i.e. humidity. I am using inserted eye heddles on all harnesses. Anyone have any ideas? It takes a lot of time to push them back down every other pick.
2nd: Brake Issue
My brake cord continually falls of the spool. It makes me crazy. I've rewound it, reversed it and tried wrapping it the other direction... Is there anyone else who has this issue or a solution? I was thinking of a spool with higher sides but Macomer does not offer one.