PKTASTAL Tobacco Taster
Product Information:
Product Name: PKTASTXX Tobacco Taster
Brand: PSI Woodworking Products
Features: – Kit includes all necessary components for assembly –
Designed for turning a tobacco taster – Durable and high-quality
materials used in construction Product Usage
Instructions:
1. Preparing the Blank: – Use a TRIM or a pen blank squaring jig on
a disc sander to trim the excess material down flush to the ends of
the tubes. – Do not trim past the end of the tube to avoid forming
burrs that may interfere with assembly. – Clean the inside of the
tube using a barrel trimmer. 2. Turning the Blank: – Attach the
headstock to the lathe. – Turn the blank to a profile of your
choice, ensuring that the extensions do not get inserted into the
tube. 3. Mandrel Setup: – Attach the mandrel saver tailstock to the
lathe. – Slide and lock the tailstock directly against the
bushings. – Tighten the quill knurled nut to secure the tailstock
in place. – Insert the mandrel shaft into the tube, aligning the
dimple on the mandrel with the point of the tailstock. – Carefully
tighten the mandrel nut, ensuring not to over-tighten and
potentially damage the mandrel shaft. 4. Turning the Barrel: – Use
appropriate turning tools to shape the barrel straight or to a
profile of your choice. 5. Sanding and Polishing: – Start with
rough sandpaper grits and gradually work towards finer grits for a
smooth finish. – Follow the polish manufacturer’s instructions for
applying and curing the polish. 6. Assembly: – Refer to Diagram D
for parts layout. – Assemble the mouthpiece and other components
according to the provided instructions. 7. Usage: – Once assembled,
the tobacco taster is ready to be used for enjoying tobacco. Note:
Bushings are used reversed, with the larger barrel diameter against
the blank and the smaller extension not used at all. Please refer
to the user manual for more detailed instructions and safety
precautions.
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TOBACCO TASTER
Kit Features
· Easy to Turn with Straight Tube · Minimal Parts–easy to assemble · Available in multiple finishes · Overall Length: 2-15/16″
Required Accessories · 7mm Pen Mandrel · Drill Bit: #PK-7MM for Wood, #PK-7MMSG for Plastic · Bushing Set(2pc): #PKTPENBU (Reversed orientation see below) · Barrel Trimming: #PKTRIM7 or squaring jig on disc sander · Live Tailstock or Mandrel Saver · 2 part Epoxy or Thick CA (Cyanoacrylate) Glue · Pen Blank Minimum Size: 3/4″ x 3/4″ x 2″L
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Preparing the Blank:
· Prior to cutting and gluing, always verify tube length is correct (see parts diagram on back page). · Cut blank to the length of the tube, adding 1/16″ for squaring off. · Drill 7mm hole lengthwise through the blank. · Spread glue over tube, insert the tube into the blank with a twisting motion to spread the glue evenly inside. · Center the tube lengthwise inside the blank. · When the glue is dry, square the ends of the blanks, making sure the trimmed ends are 90º to the tube. Use PK-
TRIM or a pen blank squaring jig on a disc sander. Take the excess material down flush to the ends of the tubes. Do not trim past the end of the tube since this may form burrs which might interfere with assembly. Use a barrel trimmer to clean the inside of the tube.
Headstock
End Bushing (ReversedDia C)
DIAGRAM B / TURNING THE BLANK
End Bushing (ReversedDia C)
Mandrel Saver Tailstock
Turn Blank to a profile of your choice
Turning the Blank:
· Mount the bushings and blanks according to Diagram B. Note that bushing
extensions do not get inserted into the tube (See Diagram C).
· When using Mandrel Saver, there is no need for extra spacer bushings or the
knurled nut. Slide and lock tailstock directly against bushings and tighten quill
until blank and bushings are secure. · To use Knurled Nut Setup (right), add spacer bushings until past the threads on
the end of the Mandrel Shaft.
· Thread on the Knurled Nut and hand tighten to hold all components in place.
· Slide the Tailstock up snugly against the Mandrel shaft, inserting the live center
point into the Mandrel dimple.
· Lock Tailstock and hand tighten the quill adjustment with wheel to steady the
mandrel. Do not over-tighten, it could damage mandrel shaft.
· Using sharp tools, turn the blank down close to the bushing diameter. Turn the
barrel straight or to a profile of your choice.
· Sand the blank down to be flush with the bushings, gradually increasing
sandpaper grits.
· Finish the barrel using your choice of polish. Allow sufficient time for the polish
to cure–refer to polish manufacturer’s instructions.
Knurled Nut Setup
Add spacer bushings past
the threads
Live Center
Diagram C / Bushing #PKTPENBU
0.288″
0.425″
SAME
NOTE: Bushings are used reversed, with larger barrel diameter against blank and
smaller extension not used at all.
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Tip
Diagram D / Parts Layout
Tube – 1.902″ (1-29/32″)
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Mouthpiece
Assembly:
· Press Tip into either end of Barrel. · Press Mouthpiece into remaining open end of Barrel.
Usage:
· For best results, press the Tip into a portion of smoking material so that it becomes packed into the opening of the Tip. This can more easily accomplished if smoking material is in a small container with an opening large enough for the Taster Tip to be inserted enough to reach the bottom.
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