Potential Modification

I’m always working to make The Atomic Binding Machine the best it can be. Since I use it myself (perhaps more than anyone else on the planet) I can spot shortcomings and fix them before they become an issue for my paying customers. While this fix isn’t an issue that most people would even notice, it has bugged me for a while. And I’ve wasted a bunch of time and money on this little fix. I’ve always wanted to be able to adjust the thickness of the glue left by the leveling tool. There are times I would like a stiffer spine which uses a bit more glue and other times when I would like a more flexible spine. Previously, I have just kept around several versions of the wooden leveler, each a slightly different length. But I know this isn’t an option for most.

So here is what I’ve come up with. I need to use it in some real world applications before I unleash it on the public. And if it doesn’t work to my satisfaction, it will never see the light of day outside of this post. The height of the leveler, and therefore the thickness of the glue, can be adjusted by adding or removing thin washers or shims. Each user can determine the glue thickness that is right for him/her.

I will keep you apprised of my progress.