Removing shafts for storage

This process requires four rubber bands. Wrap a rubber band securely around the ends of the upper shaft bars on each side. Lift the shafts out of the shaft supports, being careful to keep them level to prevent the heddles from sliding around. Roll the heddles up onto the upper shaft bars. Secure a rubber band on each end of the rolled up shafts. This is a useful method for removing shafts from your loom if, for example, you have just woven an eight-shaft project and you want to do a four-shaft project next.