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Kal-eggoscope mechanism / Parts List & Layout |
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| 1 Account for all parts shown in the figure above.Refer
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Assembling the Image End Note: Putting too many gems (i.e. all provided) into the cavity may cause
the objects to jam in the cavity and not tumble freely. If they do not
tumble after final assembly, remove selected gems to allow for the remaining
gems to tumble freely.
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Assembling and installing the F.S.M.
As usual, when handling cut glass, use caution not to cut your fingers
or chip the glass. Final Assembly |
Kal-eggoscope kitsSteebar's Kal-eggoscope kits offer an easy to make, unusual, and unique
kaleidoscope design- The kit consists of a complete kaleidoscope mechanism
that fits into a 2-1/4" deep hole drilled to a 13/16" diameter
in an egg-shaped blank. The eyepiece and endpieces are designed to easily
screw together for quick and flexible assembly and dis-assembly. An optical
lens is included to allow for focusing on the viewing gems. |
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| Using Pre-formed Egg Blanks Several options are available for those who want to make Kal-eggoscopes.A pre-drilled and formed 2-1/4" wooden egg blank (#PK-1091) is available for anyone who wants to forego the process of turning the egg form on a lathe. These blanks can simply be painted.When painting is finished, the kal-eggoscope mechanism is inserted into the form and the scope is complete. Alternatively, the blank can be carved, stained or lacquered prior to inserting the Kal-eggoscope mechanism. |
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| Turning an Egg Blank A proven procedure for turning a Kal-eggoscope blank to form is detailed below: 1) Cut your wood to a cube 2 x 2 x 2-1/4". It is important that the length in the drilled direction be exactly 2-1/4" in order for the mechanism to fit properly. 2) Determine the center of the square and drill a 13/16" hole completely through ( use Steebar's 13/16" Forstner Bit #PK-1289). If the wood is going to be left natural, you should drill through the end-grain. |
3) Use Steebar's Kal-eggoscope mandrel bushings (item #PK-1288)
to mount and turn the blank on your lathe. The Kal-eggoscope bushings are
step bushings that slide onto most 7mm pen-making mandrels. 4) We suggest that the maximum outside diameter of the egg after turning should be between 1-3/4" and 1-7/8". |
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Kal-eggoscope Stands
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