A V-notched plate will be added to each end of the jig to set the 90 degree angle. A clamp will be added to the center plate to strap the axle into position. December 31, 2020.
The V notched end plates have been added which will allow the cranks to be set 90 degrees apart from one another. A pin will be slipped into the left crank and be clamped down to the block at the front left side of the jig. A pin can then be slipped into the right crank and brought up against the V block to set at 90 degrees. The cranks are initially locked into position with Loctite retaining compound. Once dry a pin hole will be drilled through the back flange of the crank and through the axle to insert a locking pin. January 1, 2021.
The jig has been completed with the two brass straps to hold the driver set into position. The left crank has already been pinned and is strapped to the jig to keep it up against the stop. Retaining compound has been spread on the right end of the axle and the crank has been adjusted so that the pin through it is advanced to the 90 degree stop. The assembly will be left in the jig while the retaining compound sets and then a 1/8" pin hole will be drilled through the crank flange and axle to pin it in place. The remaining three driver sets will receive the same treatment. January 3, 2021.
This is about as far as I have been able to get on the main rods since I am waiting on a special bit for fluting them that must be on a slow boat from China. These things are pretty hefty with a width of just over 3/4" x 10 1/4" long and 5/16" thick. They will have bushings added at both pin locations. January 9, 2021.
