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Hi everyone, I just have a question about jointing. The method I use is the washer and pin method but maybe I'm not doing it correctly because I find the head is very wobbly and although the limbs are pose-able they then to fall down with the slightest movement. Any tips on how to make the joint tighter? Does anyone use other methods for jointing? Where do you buy your jointing supplies? Your help is greatly appreciated!
You can make a cotter-pin joint fairly tight with some practice, but you'll be able to get them exactly as tight as you want them with locknuts and bolts or set screws (Intercal or Edinburgh Imports are good sources in North America).
With your cotter pins, don't separate the two sides. Just start with the longer side and roll it straight down, as tightly as you can. Then repeat with the other side.
Becky
Depending on the size of bear I use glued joints which you can tighten really snug!
What size bears are you making??
