Psi Woodworking Products Pkbigedcxx Big Ben Edc Click Pen User Guide

PKBIGEDCXX Big Ben EDC Click Pen

Product Information

Product Name: Big Ben EDC Click Pen

Manufacturer: PSI Woodworking Products

Model Number: #PKBIGEDCXX

Product Usage Instructions

1. Preparing the Blank:
   • Use a 10mm barrel trimming sleeve with 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 as it will interfere with
     assembly and operation of the mechanism.
   • Clean the inside of the tube using a barrel trimmer.
2. Turning the Blank:
   • Secure the larger bushing on the headstock and the smaller
     bushing on the mandrel saver tailstock.
   • Attach the blank to the mandrel by sliding and locking the
     tailstock directly against the bushings and tightening the
     quill.
   • Turn the blank to a profile of your choice using appropriate
     turning tools.
3. Knurled Nut Setup:
   • Add spacer bushings past the threads of the mandrel shaft.
   • Secure the mandrel shaft in place using the live center.
4. Assembly:
   • Refer to Diagram D for parts layout.
   • Assemble the pen by following the parts layout and sequence
     shown in Diagram D.
   • Ensure that the tapered side of the spring goes on the refill
     first.

Please note that these instructions are a summary and it is
important to refer to the complete user manual for detailed
guidelines and safety precautions.

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Big Ben EDC Click Pen

Kit Features · Easy to Turn with a single tube · Includes ultra-reliable, 100% all metal German engineered Schmidt click mechanism · Minimal Parts­easy to assemble · Available in multiple finishes · Overall Length: 5-3/8″

Required Accessories · 7mm Pen Mandrel · Drill Bit: #PK10-10 for Wood, #PK-10MMSG for Plastic · Bushing Set(pc): #PKBIGEDCBU · Barrel Trimming: #PKTRIM10 or 10MM sleeve from #PKTRIMSET with 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 3-1/8″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 10mm 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 PKTRIM10
or a 10mm barrel trimming sleeve with 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 will shorten tube length and that will interfere with assembly and operation of the mechanism. Use a barrel trimmer to clean the inside of the tube.

Headstock

Larger Bushing

DIAGRAM B / TURNING THE BLANK
Smaller Bushing

Mandrel Saver Tailstock

Turn Blank to a profile of your choice

Turning the Blank:

· Mount the bushings and blanks according to diagram B.

· 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 #PKBIGEDCBU

Tip End

Cap End

0.525″

0.360″

0.360″

0.473″

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Tip Assembly

Diagram D / Parts Layout
Tube – 3.071″ (3-1/16″)

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Cap Nut

Clip

Tip Collar
Spring

Refill

Mechanism

Cap Plunger

Tapered side of Spring goes on Refill first
Assembly:
· Press Cap Nut, reduced diameter first, into upper, smaller diameter end of Barrel. · Press Tip Assembly into remaining, larger diameter end of Barrel. · Thread Mechanism into the bottom end of the Cap. · Make sure the mechanism shaft is fully extended out. · Slide Plunger into Cap. Plunger must be able to fully go into the matching hole in the Cap. When it is fully in, you
should feel the Plunger starting to catch onto the barbs on the Mechanism. · Place this assembly with the bottom of mechanism against a hard surface (so the shaft does not move) and push on
the Plunger so it fully seats onto the barbs at the top of the Mechanism. · Thread the Cap through the Clip and into the top of the Barrel. · Unthread the Tip from the Tip Assembly. · Make sure the Spring is placed on the Refill with the tapered side on the shaft first. The Spring should not fall off by
itself. · Thread the Tip over the Refill and onto the Collar. · To extend and retract, push down on Plunger. · To Change Refill, unscrew Tip from the Tip Assembly. Remember to switch spring to new Refill.

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