Axminster Pen Kit User manual

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Pen Kit
Instructions
10ct Click Pen
Order No: 400316
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Locate the threaded insert bush (f) and press firmly into the lower end of the upper
body, with the thread outward.
e
Push button
Fig 6
Ensure the click mechanism (i) is correctly oriented (the push button outward).Slide
the Silver tube (e) over the mechanism,introduce the push button through the clip
(c) and into the clip securing cap (d). Insert the whole assembly into the top body
and press firmly together until the clip retaining cap has trapped the clip itself
positively (See Fig 6).
d
h
c
i
Introduce the ball point refill (h) into the bottom of the top body, feed down through
the lower body, and overcoming the spring pressure;screw the two parts of the pen
together. Exercise the push button to check the action of the mechanism.
(See Figs 7 & 8)
Fig 8
Upper body
f
Fig 7
Upper body
Lower body
Click, click,……….. well done,one completed pen.

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Instructions for 10ct Click Pen Kit...
Preparing the Bodies...
Turning the Bodies...
Kit No. 400316 10ct European Pen Kit (A logo)
Pictures of the finished sample articles, in both timber and 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.
Required items...
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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 (4 pieces) 310380
8mm Drill Bit (we recommend the Colt Pen Drill) 702555
Axminster Universal Barrel Trimmer 700265
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...
2 Brass Tubes (50mm Long)
1 Lower Joining Bush
1 Pen Clip
1 Pen Clip Securing Cap
1 Silver Tube
1 Threaded Insert Bush
1 Tip
1 Ballpoint Refill
1 ‘Click’ Mechanism
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
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 8mm 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).
a
f
e
i
h
g
c
d
b
Zap Z-7
Debonder
Blank
Brass tube
8mm ø
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.
Slide a mandrel spacer onto the shaft. Add a bush from the Bushing Kit. Mount a Pen
Body next, add two more bushes (back to back) then the other Pen body, finally the
last bush of the set. Add the mandrel spacer and the locking nut; tighten finger tight.
Mount the assembly onto your lathe.Tighten the lock nut to allow the assembly to
be turned without moving (See Fig 2).
Fig 1
Morse taper shaft
Mandrel bush Pen bodys
Mandrel spacer
Bushing
Bushing
Locking nut
Live tail stock centre
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 bodies, finish and sand to the guide diameters of the
pen bushings. Remove the finished bodies from the pen mandrel (See Fig 3).
Fig 2
Fig 3
General Assembly...
Axminster Pen Assembly Press
Fig 4
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).
In the illustration that follows the upper and lower body of the pen have dissimilar
profiles; and the instruction is oriented to this fact. If your body profiles are the same
then the instruction applies to either, ensure however, that the correct parts are
fitted to each body. Line up the Lower Pen Body components as shown in (Fig 5).
Make sure the body and the tip (g) are aligned and gently but firmly, press the
Ballpoint End Tip home. (Force Fit), repeat at the other end with the lower joining
bush (b) (thread out).
Fig 5
gb
Lower body
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