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DOT Code: 683.684-014

Industry: textile
Alternate Titles: drawer; drawing-in hand; draw-in hand; warp drawer

Draws warp yarn through loom parts to arrange warp for weaving specified pattern, following pattern chart: Reads pattern chart to determine information, such as type warp to be drawn, number of harness frames, and type of reed required for pattern. Positions warp, harness frames, drop wires, and reed on or in proximity of drawing-in frame or loom to facilitate drawing-in process. Selects warp yarn according to lease, color, and sequence indicated by pattern chart. Pulls yarn through drop wires, heddle eyes, and reed dents, using reed hook. May repair warp yarn on loom when numerous threads are broken [Smash Hand (narrow fabrics; textile) 683.684-026]. May be handed warp yarn by coworker, during drawing-in process. May be designated according to type of loom on which drawing-in is performed, as Drawer-In, Dobby Loom (textile); Drawer-In, Jacquard Loom (textile); Drawer-In, Plain Loom (textile).

GOE: 06.02.06 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 80