Combination 6 Division - using S8 shortcut method
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       Once the basics of the standard divisions and combination divisions are in hand, whatever method you prefer to accomplish the needed outcome is fine. Just as the C10 has several ways that can be applied, the C6 has an alternate method that some people find easier or quicker. The "S8 Shortcut for a Combination 6" is one - just don't get confused that this is an "8" division - it's not, as defined by its outcome. It just happens that geometrically this works to find the pin positions and crank out a C6. (Thanks to Debi A for providing assistance and the photos used in this tutorial).




Place pins for a Simple 8 Division, using either measurements or a paper strip. This demo uses the paper strip. Use red pins for N/S poles, and alternating colors (yellow and blue here).
Place marking lines for four pins only (here, the yellow pins were used) but leave all the pins in place.
Determine the measurement or use the paper strip to determine the distance half way from obi (midpoint) to pole; place pins on the "blue pin" imaginary lines. Be sure to keep this alignment straight and true. Do this on both north and south hemispheres.


These photos show how things look with all of the pins placed.
Using the blue pins as the starting centers, proceed as though it was a C8, "missing" four polar division lines. Enter thread at the blue pin, and wrap to the diagonal pins, back again.


Repeat using the other set of blue pins. These photos show marking completed with pins still in place.
Remove the pins and the division is complete; there are 6 squares with a 4-point center and 4 triangles with a 6-point center



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