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KIT FEATURES
• Brushed Satin Plating.
• Premium Clip and Center band
• Both products are designed to match as a set.
• Simplified construction, uses same tube lengths for both kits. (2-1/32" long).
• Pen Features a Refill Locking Mechanism.
• Pencil Features a Self Feed 0.7mm Lead Mechanism
• Overall Length: Pen= 5-1/8", Pencil= 5-5/8"
 REQUIRED ACCESSORIES
• 7mm Long Mandrel #PK-1001
• 3 Piece Bushing Set #PK-1259
• 7mm Drill Bit #PK-1173
• 7mm Barrel Trimmer #PK-1125 (optional)
• 2 Part Epoxy Glue or SG-THICK Super Glue

Preparing the Blanks

  • Cut 1/2" to 5/8" square blanks to the length of the tube plus 1/16". Grain should run length-wise.
  • Drill a 7mm centered hole lengthwise through each blank. Excessive pressure will cause the drill bit to wander and/or split the blank. Slow the feed rate and back the bit out repeatedly for chip removal.
  • Glue The Tubes Into The Blanks. Use epoxy or a gap filling cyanoacrylate. Spread the glue on the tube. Insert into the blank with a twisting motion to spread the glue evenly inside. Center each tube lengthwise in the blank. Allow it to dry.
  • With a 7mm barrel trimmer #PK-1125 or other sanding device, square the ends of the blanks 90 degrees flush to the ends of the brass tube

Diagram A / Turning The Blanks

Turning the Blanks

  • Place the stop bushing onto the mandrel hand tight.
  • Next, place one of the other bushings onto the mandrel. Slide on either blank, then another bushing. Follow with the second blank then the last bushing. Thread on the lock nut hand tight.
  • Bring the tail stock snug with the mandrel (do not over tighten, it could damage the mandrel) slide the stop bushing toward the blank. Adjust to remove the space then tighten set screw and lock nut.
  • Turn the blanks down to a diameter slightly larger
    than the bushings (about 11/32" O.D.). As you
    approach the final size be careful since the wood is
    only about 1/32" thick.
  • Sand both blanks. As with any sanding, progress through a range of
    grits. The type of wood used and the quality of the beginning surface will dictate your selection:
  • 80-100 grit if a rough surface or additional shaping is needed (overly thick)
  • 120-150 grit if fairly smooth and straight
  • 220-240 for final finish with most domestic woods
  • 320-400 especially on dense or oily exotic woods
  • Scotch Brite® is helpful and doesn’t tend to scratch. Sand with blank spinning. Finally sand with the grain (lathe off). For initial shaping, stick some sandpaper on a board 2" wide to remove any hills or valleys. The center ring is 21/64" in dia. The final size for a flush finish is between 5/16" & 11/32". For a little heavier look, just form a little thicker barrel.
  • Finish with your choice of polish and wax

Diagram B - Assembly of Pen

General Assembly Tips

• Use a clamp or vise to press parts together.
• Front and rear tubes are identical on both pen and pencil kits and may be mixed and matched.

Pen Assembly

  • Press the tip into the front tube.
  • Press the twist mechanism (brass end first) into opposite end of same tube (usually to the indentation mark). Don’t press too far in!
  • Slide band over the exposed mechanism.
  • Press cap into the clip then onto the rear tube (clip can be left off if desired).
  • Push the two halves together aligning grain as desired. Pen is operated by twisting the halves in opposite directions to extend or retract point. Test the extension with the refill inserted. Uses Cross® type refills.

Diagram C - Assembly of Pencil

Pen Assembly

  • Press the sleeve, recessed end first into the end of the front barrel until it hits the shoulder.
  • Press the band into the opposite end of the barrel.
  • Press the rear barrel onto the band
  • Press cap into the clip then onto the rear tube (clip can be left off if desired).
  • Screw the tip tightly onto the threaded end of the mechanism.
  • The pencil operates by pushing down on the plunger. This clicks the lead out. The eraser and extra lead is located under the gold cap on the mechanism. Use .7mm lea

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