Quote Originally Posted by skeetbum View Post
I like what you’ve done so far. If you haven’t painted it yet and you have some polyurethane around, thin it down some to be more of a sealer and let it raise the grain and harden. Once sanded after that it will be much smoother and less grabby. Our local ace hardware has a boatload of springs to choose from, yours might also. My tensioner has a fiber wing nut, never backs off. Might use a regular fiber nut til you can locate the right one. Extra cradles that are independent of the station are handy for rod support when you’re working close to the tip.,
Thanks for the tip on the sealer Tim. Been busy between the floor and dr.'s appt.'s for my better half. Seems I get one good day on the floor and my knee acts up real bad for several.
I had a chat with my primary care's RN today. Let's suffice it to say, this DR. is fired. I will be back working on the jig by Friday. As bad as my knee hurts, I have to get my truck hood operational. The sooner the better. Sooner is early in the morning before the temp gets up too high.
But back on subject. I have the nylon wingnuts, and washers on both ends of the thread spools inside the metal washers. Springs I ordered from Amazon, 20 for $3.00 I think. That part is working good now. Yes your right on the extra supports, too. I'm making an additional 2 more. Then It will be ready I think. All tips and tricks are welcome.