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A friend asked me to make a jig for him. Anyone have an idea what this is used for? Answer to follow later.
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What, no guesses.

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Come on, be adventurous, take a stab.:)
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Here's a photo of it getting ready to be used. Okay, I can hear the comments now!
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An adjustable jig for making heddles for a loom.
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That's exactly what I was about to guess :D :D NOT!!!
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Right church wrong pew.
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Must be a solitare cribbage board.
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for wrapping skeins of yarn?
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Well, its a jig for making crab nets for catching blue crabs. Once I give it to him I'll try and get him to take a picture of it being used and post. Congrats to those that guessed weaving, etc.
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I'm not sure what it is used for but I would sure be careful where you sat on it!
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