It is virtually identical to a 'screw and eye' mechanism of a modern
bow, mounted on a brass plate. The 'screw' is let into holes on both
ends of the plate and the 'eye' ends with a hook (to which the string is
fastened) that slides along the slot of the plate. I never bothered to
take photographs of it myself but you may find images on this page useful:
http://www.art-robb.co.uk/EG.html
Alexander
On 12/09/2010 17:49, Dave Sawdon wrote:
I want to make a watch-key tuning mechanism of the type supposedly
patented by Preston in the 1770s (not the Portuguese "peacock" style).
I can't find any photos which show a rear view of the tuner, or a
cross-section drawing.
Does anyone have any info that might be useful?
Dave
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