All parts of the body are of 3/16" stock. When sawed out, the parts are colored separately and assembled. All joints should swing without friction. Therefore, bore all holes larger than the nail, thru all thicknesses, except the one nearest to the point of the nail. At elbows and knees have the heads of the nails on the inside. At the shoulders place a small wheel between the arms and body, and use a 1-1/2" nail for pivot, with plenty of play. The platform ([Fig. 12]) is of thin, springy wood, 1-1/2" wide and 9" long. The upright post is of 1/2" stock about 6" long and securely nailed to the platform and braced with a small block. Holes are bored into Rastus' back and the post so as to fit tight on No. 16 spring brass wire, 5" long. Put a weight on the rear end of the platform, let the front end project out over the edge of a table and set it vibrating. This should cause Rastus to swing legs and arms in a merry fashion.
Fig. 12.
Dancing Rastus