<p>What's the <em>best</em> method for measuring out a three meter plus warp? I do make felt from my tail trimmings but I prefer to keep wool wastage to a minimum 
On this occasion I'm doing a single colour warp with 160 pieces of wool. Tabby weaving on a ridged heddle.</p>

<p>For roughly 2m or shorter  I just use the back stick and a peg. Some of my concerns for using that method over a longer length is keeping the tension the same across each strand and I will have to take my loom to an art space to have enough space. I've used a mill once for an 8 shaft but i didn't like how little number you can put on. Would a board with custom length pegs be my best option?</p>

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I'm self taught and have been weaving for over a year but I don't know the Jargon.
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Appropriate tool for measuring longer warps
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# Appropriate tool for measuring longer warps

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-01-10)

What's the *best* method for measuring out a three meter plus warp? I do make felt from my tail trimmings but I prefer to keep wool wastage to a minimum
On this occasion I'm doing a single colour warp with 160 pieces of wool. Tabby weaving on a ridged heddle.

For roughly 2m or shorter I just use the back stick and a peg. Some of my concerns for using that method over a longer length is keeping the tension the same across each strand and I will have to take my loom to an art space to have enough space. I've used a mill once for an 8 shaft but i didn't like how little number you can put on. Would a board with custom length pegs be my best option?

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> **username_0**: I'm self taught and have been weaving for over a year but I don't know the Jargon.  

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