LizzieMaine
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A fine explanation of "pin and pivot" is here.
As for pattern weights, one cheap solution is to scrounge several old lug nuts, the big ones such as are used on truck wheels, wash them off good with degreaser, and then stitch them into little covers you've made from scrap felt. Very efficient and inexpensive.
A good source for cheap paper for making tracings is your local newspaper. Ask if they have any "stub rolls" from the print shop -- these are large newsprint rolls on heavy cores, about four feet wide. When they get too small to use on the press they're often tossed aside, and are generally free for the taking to whoever wants them. One of these will last you a long time.
As for pattern weights, one cheap solution is to scrounge several old lug nuts, the big ones such as are used on truck wheels, wash them off good with degreaser, and then stitch them into little covers you've made from scrap felt. Very efficient and inexpensive.
A good source for cheap paper for making tracings is your local newspaper. Ask if they have any "stub rolls" from the print shop -- these are large newsprint rolls on heavy cores, about four feet wide. When they get too small to use on the press they're often tossed aside, and are generally free for the taking to whoever wants them. One of these will last you a long time.