Abstract: A shedding device for a loom, having a plurality of thread separator discs, inner abutments on one side of each disc, outer abutments on a face of the disc, subtending a predetermined arc, on which a thread may be raised, a central opening through the disc, a spring extending into the opening, grooves on the disc for receiving the inner and outer abutments of the next disc, a plurality of openings formed through the disc and spokes defined by the openings at spaced apart locations.