Axminster 24ct Americana Pen Operating instructions

Brand: Axminster

Model: 24ct Americana Pen

Type: Operating instructions

More Information...General Assembly...

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Introduce the refill (j) into the lower end of the pen and push up through the body

into the twist mechanism. Overcome the spring pressure and screw the Nib

assembly onto the pen (See Fig 10).

Align the components of the upper body assembly as shown (See Fig 6) Press the

Centre Band Joining Insert (c) into the upper body. Introduce the Pen Clip/Twist

Mechanism Retainer (f) through the Pen Clip as shown (See Fig 6) Press firmly

together (See Fig 7).

Align the twist mechanism (k) with the assembly and press the mechanism into the

body as far as the groove. See Figs 8. Introduce the exposed end of the twist

mechanism into the end cap (g) and press together until the end cap is almost in

contact with the butting face of the retainer. Press the upper body & lower body

together (See Fig 9). Do not press the faces together as this will cause the

turning motion to ‘bind’ and scratch the plating of the components.

Fig 6

Fig 7

Fig 8

Fig 9

Fig 10

Spring

Well done!! An Americana Classic fresh off the assembly line; perhaps now is the

time to start writing that book, that it is said, is in everyone.

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Instructions

24ct Americana Pen

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Instruction for 24ct Americana Classic Twist Pen Kit ...

What’s in the Kit...

Required items...

General Assembly...

Preparing the Bodies...

Recommended Accessories...

Turning the Bodies...

1Brass Tube (30mm Long)

1 Brass Tube (38mm Long)

1 Centre Band Joining Insert

1 Lower Band Joining Insert

1 Pen Clip

1 Pen Clip/Twist Mechanism Retainer

(f)

1 End Cap

1 Tip

1 Black Tip Extension

1 Ballpoint Refill

1 Twist Mechanism

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

kits. (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.

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 (4 pieces) 310383

11/32” Drill Bit (we recommend the Colt Pen Drill) 702557

Axminster Universal Barrel Trimmer 700265

2 Part Rapid Epoxy Resin Adhesive 340282

Alternative Zap-A-Gap Adhesive (Cyanoacrylate) 990095

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

(k)

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 11/32” diameter hole through the centres of the blanks. 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 holes are drilled, spread the adhesive randomly over the brass tubes and

insert the tubes into the blanks using a twisting motion to ensure the glue is spread

evenly between the two surfaces. Over insert the tubes into the blanks by

approximately 1mm giving an allowance for the blank to be trimmed to size and the

excess glue to be removed (See Fig 1).

Blank

Mandrel bush

Locking nut

Axminster Pen Assembly Press

Live tail stock centre

Bushing

Blanks

Morse taper shaft

11/32"

Brass tube

Zap Z-7

Debonder

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.

Fig 1

Fig 2

Fig 3

Fig 4

Slide the Mandrel Bush onto the shaft, add one of the bushes from the bushing kit ,

next slide on one of the blanks, add two more of the kit bushes (back to back) add

the other blank, then the last bush from the kit. Slide the mandrel up to the end of

the blank, spin the Locking Nut onto the mandrel and finger tighten (See fig 2).

Mount the mandrel onto your lathe; and tighten the lock nut to allow the assembly

to be turned without moving. Do not overtighten, this may cause the assembly to

distort, the bodies to split or 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 or bow. Turn the main body

dimensions down to the guide diameters of the bushings. Sand and finish the

bodies. Remove them from the lathe and the pen mandrel (See fig 3).

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 (See Fig 4).

Continues over....

Quick Action Pen Blank Vice 600771

Pen Blank Sizing and Cutting Jig 600623

Axminster Pen Assembly Press 200205

Line up the Lower Pen Body components as shown in (Fig 5). Make sure the black

tip extention (i) and the tip (h) are aligned and firmly press the two items together.

(force fit) Ensure the lower band joining insert (d) is aligned with the lower body

and firmly press together (force fit). Put these two partial assemblies aside

temporarily.

hid

Fig 5

Axminster 24ct Americana Pen Operating instructions

Axminster 24ct Americana Pen Operating instructions

Axminster 24ct Americana Pen Operating instructions

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