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Next, you need to gauge the diameter of the blank to determine the spacing where the threads will cross while maintaining a constant distance in the pattern. The average diameter of the blank will be either the distance between where the threads cross or some even fraction or multiple of the whole (1/2 or 2x). The key is knowing the average diameter of the blank. The easiest way to determine the diameter of the blank is demonstrated (slightly out of sequence) in the next photo using a circle diameter gauge. These are generally available from hobby and craft stores or through several mail order catalogs on rod building. Another method is to wrap a piece of paper around the blank at the center point of where the decorative wrap will be made. The point where the paper overwraps itself indicates the diameter of the blank. Mark the paper or fold it over on itself to crease the paper. Lay the paper flat and measure the distance between the crease and the edge of the paper. This will be the distance between the cross-over points or a multiple thereof depending on your taste (and patience). These cross-over points can then be lightly scribed on the axis lines. The intersection of the axis lines and the scribed distances will be the crossing points. |
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