How to adjust let-off with no adjustable capstan?

[Avery Todd]

I just love how easy all you "woodworker" types make this type of thing
sound! :-) Just kidding.

Avery

At 07:31 AM 6/23/05, you wrote:
>Let-Off?? Don't you mean lost motion?
>
>Those nails seem rather high for a capstan. You'll have to build up
>the back of the key to support the typical 28mm (1") capstan.
>The span also looks too short to accommodate a dowel type capstan.
>
>Plug the holes. Add a cap. Redrill for new threaded capstans.
>Cut plugs from old keys with a 1" x 1/4" plug cutter. If you want,
>I can send a you a set since I have them already made up
>for changing capstan lines.
>
>It would be rather uncomplicated. Setup the drill press to ream the holes
>to 1/4". install plugs and wooden caps. Now the drill press is already setup
>for drilling the new capstan (don't forget to change to a smaller bit).
>--
>
>Regards,
>
>Jon Page
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