Rockler 69643 User manual

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Ornament Turning Kit Instructions
Effective May 2020

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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 Ornament Turning Kit: READ,
UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS READILY
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before using it with this product.
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the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS; formerly called
“MSDS”), especially regarding:
• How to safely use the chemical, including potential hazards
and recommended first aid measures;
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chemical (e.g. gloves, eye protection, mask/respirator, etc.);
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the chemical.
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used with it have safety equipment installed and are in proper
working order as defined by the tool’s owner’s manual.
>Do not use this product until you have read and are
confident you understand:
• Blank Preparation (p. 3);
• Turning the Blank (p. 3);
• Assembly (p. 4).
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safe use of this product and for ensuring product suitability for
the intended application.
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ensure that any anyone you allow to use this product reads
and complies with all instructions and safety precautions
outlined in this manual prior to use.
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• Keep children and bystanders away from the tool
operating area;
• Do NOT use power tools in explosive environments, or in
the presence of flammable liquids, fumes or dust;
• TURN OFF AND UNPLUG all power tools BEFORE
making any adjustments or changing accessories;
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product if you are in any way impaired by medications,
alcohol, drugs or fatigue;
• Keep your work area well lit and clean;
• Dress appropriately. Secure loose clothing, remove all
jewelry and tie up long hair before using this product;
• ALWAYS wear safety glasses, hearing protection
and respiratory protection that complies with
NIOSH/OSHA/ANSI safety standards;
• Use dust collection tools and dust face masks to
reduce exposure to dust;
• Use safety equipment such as featherboards, push
sticks and push blocks, etc., when appropriate;
• Maintain proper footing at all times and do not overreach;
• Do NOT force woodworking tools.
>These warnings and instructions do NOT represent the total
of all information available regarding tool safety, use and
technique. Always seek out opportunities to learn more
and improve your skills and knowledge.
Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood
products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known
to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling
wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for
personal protection. For more information go to
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or property damage.
Notice indicates important or helpful information and/or user tips.
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Blank Preparation
1. Cut the blanks about 1/8" longer than the Brass Tube to
allow for blowout or hole elongation.
2. Drill the blank with a 7mm drill bit at a speed of 900
to 1,200 RPM.
3. Scuff the Brass Tube with 240 grit sandpaper to remove
oxidation and roughen the Tube for better adhesion.
4. Prepare to glue with medium cyanoacrylate (CA) glue
or two-part fast-drying epoxy.
5. Apply the glue to the outside of the Brass Tube, with a liberal
amount around the end 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 Tube and ruin the tube.
6. Insert the tube with a twisting motion into the blank until the
tube is equidistant from 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 blank until you can just see the bright brass ends of the
tube. The faces of the ends must be perpendicular to the Brass
Tube and parallel with each other. It is imperative that the
length of the trimmed blank matches the original length of
the Brass Tube and that the inside of the Brass Tube is
clean and free of any glue.
Turning the Blank
1. Assemble the blank on the mandrel with the bushings placed
as shown in Mandrel Setup.
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 blank
to go out of round.
3. Turn the blank to the desired shape, making sure that
the surfaces next to the bushings are turned to the same
diameter as the bushings.
4. 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.
5. Apply the finish of choice and polish.
6. Remove the blank from the mandrel.
Mandrel Setup
For this kit, use two of the three bushings
included in the Slimline Pen Bushing Set (43546, sold
separately). All three bushings are the same diameter, so it
doesn’t matter which two you use.
Lower Tube Nut
Slimline Bushings
Mandrel

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Assembly
1. Use a pen press or a clamp to press the Eye Cap (1) into one
end of the blank containing the Brass Tube (2).
2. Use a pen press or a clamp to press the Tip (3) into the
other end of the blank.
3. Thread a ribbon of your choice through the Eye Cap (1)
and tie it off to complete the ornament.
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
Slimline Bushing Set 43546
Barrel Cleaner/Pen Mill Kit 47526
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
1 Eye Cap
2Brass Tube
3Tip
PARTS LIST
Distributed by Rockler Companies, Inc.
4365 Willow Dr. Medina, MN 55340
69643
Rev 05/20
1-800-279-4441
www.rockler.com
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