a method and a device for drawing warp threads into harness elements of a weaving machine through use of a drawing - in member which effects a reciprocating movement and with at least one conveying device for harness elements . in order to increase the capacity of devices of this type , the drawing - in member is constructed to carry out a reciprocating movement which is short compared with the length of the warp threads . this is done by providing a transporting device that transports the warp thread to a point in front of a weaving reed .