Rockler Chrome Summit Pen Manual

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Chrome Summit Pen Kit Instructions
Effective December 2018

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
This product is designed only for specific applications as defined in the instructions and should not be modified or used for any
manner not described in these instructions. Use only recommended accessories. Before using the Chrome Summit Pen Kit: READ,
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confident you understand:
• Blank Preparation (p. 3);
• Turning the Blank (p. 3);
• Assembly (p. 4).
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Blank Preparation
1. Cut the blanks about 1/8” longer than the Brass Tubes
to allow for blowout or hole elongation. Maintain grain
orientation of the two blanks for turning by drawing a
line lengthwise across the cut line.
2. Drill the blanks with a 7mm drill bit at a speed of
900 to 1,200 RPM.
3. Scuff the Brass Tubes with 220 grit sandpaper to remove
oxidation and roughen the Tubes for better adhesion.
4. Prepare to glue with medium cyanoacrylate (CA) glue
or two-part fast-drying epoxy.
5. Working on one at a time, apply the glue to the outside of
the Brass Tubes, with a liberal amount around the ends that
will be inserted first. Do not apply glue to the inside of the
blank, as this will cause the glue to get inside the Brass
Tubes and ruin the tube.
6. Insert each tube with a twisting motion into the blank until
the tube is equidistant between both ends of the blank. Wipe
off any excess glue. Allow the glue to cure.
7. Using a barrel trimmer or a disk or belt sander, trim the ends
of the blanks until you can just see the bright brass ends of the
tubes. The faces of the ends must be perpendicular to the
Brass Tubes and parallel with each other. It is imperative that
the length of the trimmed blanks match the original length of
the Brass Tubes and that the insides of the Brass Tubes are
clean and free of any glue.
8. Use a permanent marker to make marks inside the Brass
Tubes that line up with the grain-alignment lines you drew
on the outside of the blanks. This will help you maintain grain
continuity after the blanks have been turned. Fig. 1.
Turning the Blank
1. Assemble the blanks and bushings on the mandrel in the
order shown in Mandrel Setup. Keep the grain orientation
of the blanks in line when mounting. Note that the Stepped
Bushing should be placed between the blanks and oriented
as shown. The pen’s Center Band may be taped onto the
Stepped Bushing and used to test the fit of the tenon you will
turn on the blank containing the Upper Tube (Short). Just be
sure not to contact the Center Band with cutters or sandpaper,
or you might damage the finish.
2. Tighten the tailstock and then tighten the mandrel nut that
holds the blanks. Do not overtighten the tailstock or mandrel
nut as this may cause the mandrel to flex, causing the blanks
to go out of round.
3. Mark and turn a 3/16” wide tenon on the end of the Upper
Tube (Short) nearest the Stepped Bushing to match the inside
diameter of the Center Band. Go slowly and make light cuts to
avoid cutting the tenon too small. Stop the lathe occasionally
to test the fit by trying to slide the Center Band onto the tenon.
The fit should be snug. Make sure the Center Band has been
resecured before turning the lathe back on. The portion of
the Upper Blank nearest the tenon should be turned to
the diameter of the Center Band (approximately 13mm).
4. Turn the blanks to the desired shape, making sure that the
other surfaces next to the bushings are turned to the same
diameter as the bushings.
5. After turning, sand the surfaces in progressive steps of
180, 240, 320, 400 and 600 grit. If a higher-gloss finish is
desired, Micro-Mesh abrasives may be used.
6. Apply the finish of choice and polish.
7. Remove the blanks from the mandrel, taking care to maintain
blank orientation and grain alignment.
Place a small piece of painter’s tape
around the blanks toward the center onto which you can
transfer the grain-alignment marks from inside the tubes.
Mandrel Setup
Fig. 1
Upper Tube (Short) Lower Tube (Long)
Nut
Mandrel
10.3mm 10.3mm 10.8mm 9.1mm
Stepped Bushing
Center Band
Summit Bushings
3/16" Tenon

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Assembly
1. Press the Center Band (5) onto the tenon cut on the
blank containing the Upper Tube (4). If the Center Band
is a little loose, glue it in place with a small drop of
CA (cyanoacrylate) glue.
2. Use a pen press or a clamp to press the Cap Coupler (3),
chamfered end first, into the other end of the blank containing
the Upper Tube (4) until the shoulder is flush with the blank.
3. Insert the threaded stud of the Cap (1) through the Clip (2)
and thread the assembly into the Cap Coupler (3).
4. Use a pen press or a clamp to press the Tip into the narrow
end of the blank containing the Lower Tube (7).
5. Use a pen press or a clamp to press the Twist Mechanism (6),
brass end first, into the other end of the blank containing the
Lower Tube (7), up to the Indentation Ring. To determine if
the Twist Mechanism is positioned to the correct depth, thread
the Ink Cartridge (8) into the Twist Mechanism. When the
Ink Cartridge is properly fitted, approximately 1/8” of the
writing point shows when the mechanism is twisted open,
and the writing point is concealed when the mechanism is
twisted closed. If the point does not extend far enough, remove
the Ink Cartridge and press the Twist Mechanism slightly
farther into the tube. Test the writing tip extension again
and repeat the process as necessary.
6. Thread the Ink Cartridge (8) into the Twist Mechanism (4),
and then gently push the Upper and Lower assemblies
together by hand, taking care to match the grain
alignment marks to preserve grain continuity.
Be careful not to press the Twist
Mechanism in too far as it cannot be pulled back out.
Stock #
Pro Pen Turning Mandrel, #2 Morse Taper 49514
Pro Pen Turning Mandrel, #1 Morse Taper 44309
Adjustable Pen Turning Mandrel, #2 Morse Taper 48377
Adjustable Pen Turning Mandrel, #1 Morse Taper 44341
Fisch 7mm HSS M2 Pen Drill Bit 36372
Summit Bushing Set 41499
Barrel Cleaner/Pen Mill Kit 47526
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
1 Cap
2 Clip
3 Cap Coupler
4 Upper Tube (Short)
5 Center Band
6Twist Mechanism
7 Lower Tube (Long)
8Tip
9 Ink Cartridge
PARTS LIST
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2
3
4
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5
6
8
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