Back at It

From the left

Well, today I got the repairs done.  Thank goodness for two long red shoe laces.  

From the right

 
I wrapped them around the beam and the metal bar where I had attached the warp (previously connected to the ripped apron fabric).
  

From the back

Then I cranked it tight in hopes the tension would be even
 

The tough part was to get the rug I had woven wrapped and the unwoven warp wound back up so the tension would work.  Ken came and operated the brake - it was a three handed job.

Now I am glad to be back at it!