Pitsco Education Desk Jockey User manual

Desk Jockey
Students learn rsthand how to produce nished goods from raw materials with the Desk Jockey, a wood
and plastic desk organizer.
Note to Parent or Teacher
This product might require adult supervision and assistance. Child development and skill levels vary greatly,
and this activity might require modication or additional assistance to t the needs of the individual child or
the class.
Cautionary and Warning Statements
• Read warnings on packaging and in manual carefully.
• This kit is designed and intended for educational purposes only.
• Use only under the direct supervision of an adult who has read and understood the instructions provided
in this user guide.
• Safety glasses required.
• Always exercise caution when using sharp or power tools.
Materials Included
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• Wood base (5-1/2" x 8")
• Acrylic plastic sheet (6" x 12")
• Magnetic strip w/adhesive backing (1/2" x 2")
• 2 round-head screw (#6 x 1/2")
• Flat-head screw (5/32")
• 4 felt-dot feet (3/4" diameter)
• Ballpoint pen w/swivel mount
Desk
Jockey
User Guide
Items Required (not included)
• Plastic strip heater
• Dry-erase marker
• Ruler
• Power saw (band saw or jigsaw)
• Drill press
• Buffer
• Vise
• Blades
• Drill bits

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Bevel Edge Dimensions
1/4"
45°
Scale 1:2
Wood Base
8"
5-1/2"
Acrylic Plastic
Magnetic Strip
Pen Holder Mount
Front Edge
1"
2-1/8"
1-3/4"
1"
1"
1" 1"
4. Next, using the appropriate power tool, bevel the edges of the top of the wood base. The recommended
bevel is at a 45º angle and 1/4" wide.
5. Remove the backing from the magnetic strip. Place your magnetic strip where you drew your lines.
6. Attach the pen mount with the 5/32" flat-head screw from the bottom side.
7. Attach one felt dot foot in each corner on the bottom side of the board.
Base
1. Determine which side will be used as the top of the wood base. With a pencil, mark the locations of the
magnetic strip and pen mount, referring to the following diagram.
2. Magnetic strip placement: Using your ruler, measure 1" from the front edge. Mark a 2" line. Make a 1/2"
line 1-3/4" from the short side (left) of the wood base.
3. Pen mount placement: Next, from the opposite side of the front edge, measure in 2-1/8" and then
measure up 1" and place a mark. Using a drill with a 5/32" bit, drill a hole through the board. On the
other side of the board, use a 3/16" bit and counterbore 1/4" deep.

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Letter Holder
8. From one end of the acrylic sheet, measure 6-1/2" and draw a solid line with the dry-erase marker. (Line A)
9. From each end of the sheet, measure 3" and draw a solid line. (Lines B and C)
10. Along Line A, measure in 1" from each side and draw a small dot. Drill a hole at each dot using a drill with
a 5/32" bit.
11. Along Lines B and C, mark the midpoint. Using a compass and going from the midpoint of the line, draw a
half circle on each end with a 3" radius.
12. Use an appropriate saw to cut along the rounded end marks.
13. Remove the backing from each side of the acrylic.
14. From one end of the acrylic sheet, measure 5-1/2". Draw a dotted line across the sheet. (Line D)
15. From the same end of the sheet, measure 7-1/2" and draw another dotted line. (Line E)
16. Using a strip heater, bend the acrylic at each of the dotted lines. One side will be higher than the other.
17. Align the bent acrylic with shorter side closest to the pen holder 1" from the back and each side of the
base. Using the round-head screws, attach it to the wood base. Note: Corresponding starter holes may
need to be drilled into wood to get round-head screws started before attaching acrylic piece to the
wooden base.
18. Place the pen in the pen mount.
Acrylic Plastic
Scale 1:2
12" ± 3/32"
5-1/2"
7-1/2"
6-1/2"
3"
6" ± 1/8"
3"
1"
1"
3" Radius
3" Radius
Line E
Line D
Line B
Line C
Line A

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