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Pen Kit
Instructions
Stylish Twist Pen Kit
Order No: 600749
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Tip 2. It may help if the Insert Bush is unscrewed ½ turn, it that way, the Nib will
always be able to be tightened up to the body, when the Nib is removed and
replaced to insert the refill. Unscrew the Nib, insert the refill, overcome the spring
pressure and screw the Nib back onto the body (See Fig 5).
N.B.
If, as in tip 1. a paper spacer was put between the Top Cap (c) and the Clip flange,
gentle exercising of the twisting action should allow the paper spacer to be worked
free.
Congratulations on your new pen!
Pen body
Pen body
Fig 3
Line up the Pen Body and the Clip (b) and Insert bush, and gently but firmly, press
the bush home until the clip flange is against the body. (force fit) Screw the Twist
Mechanism (f) into the Clip Bush, and gently overtighten. (to hold the Twist
Mechanism in firmly). Carefully align the Top Cap over the Twist Mechanism and
press firmly together (force fit) (See Fig 3).
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Tip 1. It may help if a piece of paper et.al., is put between the Clip flange and the
Top Cap when they are pressed together to maintain a minute clearance and
prevent the twist action from binding. Leave the paper in situ, pro temp. Screw the
Brass Insert Bush (d) into the Nib (c). Align the assembly carefully with the body and
gently but firmly press together (force fit) (See Fig 4).
Fig 4
Fig 5
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Instructions for Stylish Twist Pen Kit...
Preparing the Bodies...
Turning the Bodies...
Kit No. 600749 Stylish Twist Pen Kit
Pictures of the finished sample articles, in acrylic, can be found in our catalogue in the
‘Woodturning Projects’ Section.
Below is a list of the items required to make the finished items from the purchased
kit. (Not including the body blanks). If you do not possess these items we have
offered our catalogue stock code numbers alongside the items as a quick guide. We
have tried to include everything in the list, although we realise that many
woodturners will already have most of them.
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Alternatives are listed to cater for different lathe configurations.
Order No:
Deluxe Pen Mandrel 1MT 211322
Deluxe Pen Mandrel 2MT 211323
60˚ Live Tail Stock Centre 1MT 340202
60˚ Live Tail Stock Centre 2MT 340203
60˚ Live Tail Stock Centre 3MT 340204
Bushing Set (2 pieces) 701605
8.5mm Lip and Spur Drill Bit 310148
Axminster Pen Barrel Trimmer 310478
2 Part Rapid Epoxy Resin Adhesive 340282
Alternative Zap-A-Gap Adhesive (Cyanoacrylate) 990095
Recommended Accessories...
Quick Action Pen Blank Vice 600771
Pen Blank Sizing and Cutting Jig 600623
Axminster Pen Assembly Press 200205
What’s in the Kit...
1 8.5mm O/D Brass Tube (80mm Long)
1 Chromed Pen Clip with Retaining
Insert Bush (Internally threaded)
1 Chromed Nib
1 Threaded Brass Insert Bush
1 Ballpoint Refill
(with spring)
1 Twist Mechanism
1 Chrome Top Cap
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Using 16mm (5/8”) Square stock; cut the blanks to the length of the brass tubes
adding 2-3mm to allow for trimming. The Pen Blank Sizing and Cutting Jig makes this
process very much easier.
Drill an 8.5mm diameter hole through the centre of the blank. Care must be taken
not to force the drill bit, (this may cause it to ‘wander’ from the centre line), and
remember to back out the drill frequently to clear the debris from the hole. If you are
using a pillar drill the Quick Action Pen Blank Vice is a very useful accessory for this
task, it ensures that the blank is held upright and firmly in position. Moreover, if the
vice is clamped to the table of the drill, it will provide accurate repeatability for all the
blanks that require drilling.
When the hole is drilled, spread the adhesive randomly over the brass tube and insert
the tube into the blank using a twisting motion to ensure the glue is spread evenly
between the two surfaces. Over insert the tube into the blank by approximately 1mm
giving an allowance for the blank to be trimmed to size and the excess glue to be
removed. (See Fig 1).
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c
d
Zap Z-7
Debonder
Blank
Brass tube
8.5mm
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Warning. If you are using cyanoacrylate adhesive, exercise extreme caution and
do not allow the adhesive to come into contact with the skin. If this happens
keep the affected area from contact with any other surface, until the glue has
hardened or you can treat the area with a softening agent similar to Zap Z-7
Debonder (990099), and you can remove the glue.
Allow the adhesive to dry thoroughly.
Using the Barrel Trimmer; trim the ends of the blanks squarely and neatly to the ends
of the brass tubes; this will also remove any excess glue that may have exuded from
the joint. Take care not to undercut the brass tubes.
Note. The following instruction is written for the Axminster Deluxe Adjustable
Pen Mandrel, which has the facility to set the length of the mandrel. For other
Pen Mandrels, spacers may be needed to achieve a firm assembly train.
Slide a swept mandrel spacer onto the mandrel, add one of the bushes from the
bushing kit. Slide the body blank onto the mandrel and over the lesser diameter of
the bush; insert the other bush over the mandrel and into the end of the body blank.
Add a swept mandrel spacer and hold the assembly together with the locking nut. If
necessary, the mandrel can be adjusted for its optimum length. (Make sure the collet
is relocked securely if any alteration has been made).
Fig 1
Morse taper shaft
Mandrel bush
Blank
Bushing
Bushing
Bushing
Locking nut
Live tail stock centre
Tighten the lock nut sufficiently to allow the assembly to be turned without moving.
Do not overtighten, this may cause the assembly to distort, the bodies to split, strip
the thread on the lock nut, etc. Similarly do not advance the tailstock centre with too
much force. The current bulk of the blanks may be adding strength to the
assembly but as the body diameters are reduced, too much force on the mandrel
may cause it to distort/bow. Turn the main body to your design, making sure the
end diameters marry to the dimension of the pen bushings (See Fig 2).
Carry out the finishing work on the body.
Remove the finished body from the mandrel.
Fig 2
General Assembly...
Axminster Pen Assembly Press
Note. The Axminster Pen Assembly Press (200205) is a very useful accessory for
these operations, as it gives greater control over the applied force and keeps
the components in line.
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