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The Dellana Dot How-To

Editor’s note: Last time in part one, the author discussed how her Dellana Dots opening system originally came about, along with the materials and tools needed to get started, and the first few steps of the process. In the conclusion, she covers the balance of the process—all done without a lathe. The author left off with Step 2 of finishing the blade last time. This time she resumes with Step 3 and the preparation of the pin stock.

tep 3: Double check that the wire fits

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