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Gold Slimline Pencil Preparation and Turning
Blank Preparation
1. Cut the blanks about 1/8" longer than the Brass Tubes
to allow for "blow-out" or hole elongation. Maintain grain
orientation of the two blanks for turning by placing an "x"
on either side of the cut line.
2. Drill the blanks with a 7mm drill bit at a speed of 900
to 1200 RPM.
3. Polish the Brass Tubes with 220 grit sandpaper to remove
oxidation and roughen the Tubes for better adhesion. This
can be done by hand or by chucking them in a drill press
or portable hand drill.
4. Prepare to glue with medium CA (cyanoacrylate) glue or
two-part fast drying epoxy.
5. Apply the glue to the outside of one Brass Tube with a liberal
amount around the end that is 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 it.
Mandrel "A"
Turning the Blanks
1. Assemble the blanks on the mandrel with the bushings
placed to either side of the blanks. Keep the grain orientation
of the blanks in line when mounting. Note that all of the
bushings are the same size.
2. Tighten the tailstock and then tighten the mandrel nut that
holds the blanks. Do not over-tighten the tailstock or mandrel
nut as this may cause the mandrel to flex, causing the blanks
to go out of round.
3. Turn the blanks to the desired shape, making sure that the
surfaces next to the bushings are turned to the same
diameter as the bushings.
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6. Insert the Brass Tube with a twisting motion into the blank
until the Tube is equidistant between both ends of the
blank. Wipe off any excess glue on the ends of the blank.
Allow the glue to dry. Glue the second Brass Tube using
the same method.
7. Using a barrel trimmer, 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 to match the length of the trimmed blanks to
the original length of the Brass Tubes and that the insides
of the Brass Tubes are clean and free of any glue.
Upper Tube
Slimline Bushing Set
4. After turning, sand the surfaces in progressive steps of
220, 400, 600, and 1000 grit. If a higher finish is desired,
micromesh sandpaper may be used.
5. Apply the finish of choice and polish.
6. Remove the blanks from the mandrel, keeping the blank
orientation and grain patterns in line.
Lower Tube
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- Page 1 Gold Slimline Pencil Preparation and Turning Blank Preparation 1. Cut the blanks about 1/8" longer than the Brass Tubes 6. Insert the Brass Tube with a twisting motion into the blank to allow for “blow-out” or hole elongation. Maintain grain until the Tube is equidistant between both ends of the orientation of the two blanks for turning by placing an “x” blank. Wipe off any excess glue on the ends of the blank. on either side of the cut line. Allow the glue to dry. Glue the second Brass Tube using the same method. 2. Drill the blanks with a 7mm drill bit at a speed of 900 to 1200 RPM. 7. Using a barrel trimmer, disk, or belt sander, trim the ends of the blanks until you can just see the bright brass ends 3. Polish the Brass Tubes with 220 grit sandpaper to remove of the Tubes. The faces of the ends must be perpendicular oxidation and roughen the Tubes for better adhesion. This to the Brass Tubes and parallel with each other. It is can be done by hand or by chucking them in a drill press imperative to match the length of the trimmed blanks to or portable hand drill. the original length of the Brass Tubes and that the insides of the Brass Tubes are clean and free of any glue. 4. Prepare to glue with medium CA (cyanoacrylate) glue or two-part fast drying epoxy. 5. Apply the glue to the outside of one Brass Tube with a liberal amount around the end that is inserted first. Do not apply...
- Page 2 Gold Slimline Pencil Assembly Clip Upper Tube Center Coupler Lower Tube Tip Coupler Cover Pencil Mechanism Assembly choose the appropriate end of the tube to preserve the Read the assembly instructions completely before assembly. pattern or grain match for your pen. 1. Slide Clip onto the stepped end of the Cap. The Clip may 5. Connect the Lower Tube by pressing it onto the other end only slide on a short distance before being pressed into of the Center Coupler. Take care not to use excessive place. Do not attempt to force the Clip all the way onto the Cap by hand as this may damage the parts. force as this could cause the assembly to buckle. 6. Insert the Pencil Mechanism into the Cap end of the 2. Press the Cap assembly into the end of the Upper Tube. pencil until it stops. Thread the Tip onto the end of the Make sure you choose the appropriate end of the tube to preserve the pattern or grain match for your pen. Pencil Mechanism to lock it into place. 3. Press the Center Coupler into the open end of the 7. Slide the Cover over the eraser on the Pencil Mechanism to Upper Tube.
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