Some interesting comments yesterday on floating selvedges. Jean is accustomed to enter the shuttle under the FS and exit it over the FS, just the reverse of what I do. But we both agree that the important thing is not to have to look at the shuttle, but let the hands do their thing by touch.
Helga sent me an eye-opening comment via email. She pointed out that there is a way to use a floating selvedge with a fly shuttle, and included a diagram! I had no idea. My loom with fly shuttle beater has long since departed the studio, but if I still had it I would definitely try this trick. She has a lovely blog, by the way. As does Jean.
Keeping my fingers crossed with the 40-shaft dobby. A trip to the hardware store for a $2.99 item has (I think) put me back in business. Time will tell. The stripes based on 10-shaft granite are starting to emerge.