Now that I had all of the components, there was still one issue, once the Wedgeinator was used to open the jaws, what would hold it there while I used my only two hands to manipulate the stud.
Thus was born, the “Frictionator”. The Frictionator is a flexible plastic “P” clip held to the board with a stainless screw. With the Wedgeinator placed beneath it, I can lift it with my thumb while moving the Wedgeinator into position then releasing it to lock the Wedgeinator steady.
Now we’re all set to go.
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Using the combined powers of these aids, I was able to open and hold the gap in the carrier and have two hands free.
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It was then a simple task of aligning the stud to the carrier with tweezers and pushing it into place with a peg wood stick.
And success!
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Stud nicely secured again
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Now to get it back together and see if it works.
But that will have to wait until tomorrow.
I'm about to enjoy a nightcap.
Just a wee dram of Dahlwhinnie 15YO.
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