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rod to the setup board with the appropriate number of dancers on the rod in roughly the correct linear positions. Put a hairpin (see supplies box) on the sides of each dancer to hold it in place. Loosen the lock screw of each dancer and slide the adjustable rod down until it touches the edge of the spindle profile and then lock down the screw. After all the dancers have been set, lift out the dancer rod. The dancers should all swing freely. If not, just turn the hairpin slightly to give a bit more clearance. Shall We Dance? The last adjustment to be made on the supports is height. Depending on the size of your spindle you need to raise each side in V2" increments. For example, if your centerline is on SPINDLE DANCER JIG
□ Dancer rods 1/8 1/8 3 Hardwood □ Dancer rods 1/8 1/8 3 Hardwood the #2 line you need to raise your supports two positions which is 1". Chuck up your spindle stock and rough it round. Set the dancers over the work so their "feet" are to the front and the rod nut is touching the left support. Use a hairpin on the opposite side of the left support to hold it in place. Fire up and start turning. I use a parting tool to cut each diameter. As I get closer to the true diameter, the dancer really starts to j ump, then suddenly swings out of the way and take s a bow. If I want to work a section at a time, I lift the rod and set it back in the holding position. After each dancer has finished its performance, I complete the show by turning down the profiles and get ready for the next act. PW SUPPLIES McMaster-Carr 630-600-3600 or mcmaster.com • hairpin clips #98395A218, $5.65 for 100 800.426.4613 - 27 W. 20th St., #507 New York City mm.toolsfomorkingwood.com circle no. 159 on free information card. Robert Larson Company Supplying quality woodworking hand tools to fine stores & catalogs since 1981. USA importer of Two Cherries Tools JJl www.rlarson.com 800-356-2195 Jj Leigh Dovetail Jigs Set The Standard. Period. CIRCLE NO. 127 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD. |
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