Knuckle type

[Joseph Garrett]

Horace said: "In Thayer actions, the knuckles wear differently than they do
in other
designs; and they (the knuckles) do not respond as well to
traditional "reshaping" techniques.  The picture demonstrates this pretty
well.

Horace, et al,
I've found that bolstering with key bushing cloth will bring these thingees
into a more proper shape. Dip the tip of a strip of key bushing cloth, into
some glue and let harden. Trim to a point and thread the strip between the
knuckle leather and shank. I've also used a leather needle for this purpose.
A leather needle is a FLAT needle with a split eye/barb that will hold the
material.
Best Regards,
Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
Captain, Tool Police
Squares Are I