FIGURE 23-14 II"'. adiustment. M u..t tb. clrillId I guid.e bola., tb. paab rad
and tlae crank pivot ar. all perfectly aligDed.
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Put
the handle on the crank, the little bridge in place
across t h e push rod guide blocks. and do another
dry run.
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FIGURE 23-15 Koto how lb. twa black. hotb DJeel.,. dlltanco tb. guld•• anct contain the puah rod.
When you're happy with the movement, disassemble
the whole works, sand all the surfaces and edges
smooth, apply teak 011 again, and glue things up.
When dry, give everything a light sanding, then burnish w'ith beeswax.
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PROBLEM SOLVING •
TIlls Is one
those projects that needs to be conUnuallv
teseed for fit as the various pans are made. Find a way tD
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temporarllv tack parts together, such 8S using bits 01 Btue Tack, small slrtpS
double-sIded tape or Iiny drops 01 Super
Glue. The Super Glue gives the best hold. but you must be absolutely sUle to only use tlny amounts-no more than a pinpoint •
If you Vlant to use the weighted dJsk but also want to bave
some part of the pockets showing as
a deco rathlB feature,
here's a solution. Make the drilled pockets so they're a stepped hole Ihat will trap steet ball bearings. Thts wav the ball bearings will show through the holes on the face of the weight dlsk but still be held In place. •
To get a more elegant look, USB battoer woods such as plum.
lime and boxwood The textUIe of these woods gives a fine finish and beautifUl colors.
nGURE 23-16 See haw the bottom end. af til. push rod hal beaa shaved down to the tldcka.••• of u.. cam 80 that it doesa't get in lb. wa,. of the c"au.
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