PKMONT Designer Gold Twist Pen Kit
Product Information:
Model: #PKMONT
Product Name: Designer Twist, Ball Point Pen
Kit
Kit Features:
- Includes all necessary components for assembling a twist
ballpoint pen - Requires cyanoacrylate glue (#PKGLUE1 or #PKGLUE2) for
assembly - Best turning results achieved using #PKMONT-BUX Center
bushings - Comes with upper and lower tubes, center band, cap nut, twist
mechanism, tip, upper cap, clip, and refill
Required Accessories:
- Cyanoacrylate glue: #PKGLUE1 or #PKGLUE2
Product Usage Instructions:
- Prepare the blanks for turning by applying cyanoacrylate glue
to the inside of the blanks. Use a twisting motion to spread the
glue evenly. - Center the tubes lengthwise inside the blanks.
- Use the provided bushings to support the blanks during turning.
Place 3-4 spacer bushings on the mandrel. - Turn the blanks on a lathe following Diagram B for turning
instructions. - Square off the ends of the blanks by adding 1/16″ to the
desired length. - To create the desired profile, shape the end cap and tip ends
of the blanks according to Diagram C. Remove any tape used during
shaping. - Ensure that the wood on the lower blank next to the center
bushing does not exceed the bushing diameter to prevent jamming of
the twisting mechanism. - Sand down the blanks to the final size.
- Apply a finish of your choice to the turned blanks. PSI Liquid
Friction Polish #PKFRICT1 or #PKFRICT2 is recommended for most
woods. Shake before using and apply with a rag or paper towel to
the spinning barrel. Apply two coats for a bright, hard finish.
Alternatively, Hut Perfect Pen Polish #PK-PF1 or #PK-PF2 can be
used. - Assemble the pen using the provided components according to
Diagram C. - Ensure that the upper blank’s outside diameter matches the
outside diameter of the center band. - Make sure the wood on the lower blank next to the center
bushing does not exceed the bushing diameter to prevent jamming of
the twisting mechanism. - Attach the upper cap, cap nut, clip, and tip to complete the
assembly. - The refill should be inserted into the exposed end of the
barrel.
Note: For further assistance or inquiries,
contact PSI Woodworking Products at 9900 Global Rd., Philadelphia,
PA 19115 EV 04/22.
Model #PKMONT
Designer Twist, Ball Point Pen Kit
Kit Features:
· Engineered to match other PSI Designer Mont Blanc® Style Products.
· Smooth operating twist mechanism. · Uses Cross® Style Ball Point Refill. · Overall length: 5-9/16″.
Required Accessories:
· 7mm, long mandrel (#PKM-AL or appropriate). · 7mm drill bit #PK-7MM. · 3 pcs. designer pen bushings #PKMONT-BU. · 7mm barrel trimmer #PK-TRIM (optional). · 7mm drill guide #PK-DG (optional). · 2 part epoxy glue or insta-cure
(cyanoacrylate)#PKGLUE1 or #PKGLUE2.
Note: For best turning results use #PKMONT-BUX Center bushings
Upper Tube 2-1/8”
Diagram A / Parts Layout
Center Band
Lower Tube 2-3/8”
Cap Nut
Twist Mechanism
Tip
Upper Cap
Clip
Refill
Preparing the Blanks · Cut 5/8″ square blanks, to the length of the brass tubes
(add 1/16″ for squaring off).
· Drill a 7mm centered hole lengthwise through each blank.
· Spread glue over the tubes. Insert the tubes into the
blanks with a twisting motion to spread the glue evenly
inside. Center the tubes lengthwise inside the blanks.
· When the glue dries, square the ends of the blanks. Use a 7mm barrel trimmer or belt/disc sander to take the wood down flush to the brass tube.
Headstock
3-4 Spacer bushings
Diagram B / Turning the Blanks
Upper Barrel
Barrel
Blank
7/32” Tenon
Sharp Corner
Center Band
Lower Barrel
Blank
Tailstock Locknut Live Center
Mandrel
Cap Bushing
Wood
Center Bushing
removed (Larger dia. on right side)
Barrel
Tip Bushing
Turning the Blanks · Place 3-4 spacer bushings onto the mandrel. Place the
cap bushing next on the mandrel, then slide on the upper blank. Place the center band or a scrap band over the center bushing, square end of band toward cap. Place this on mandrel. Use tape to hold the center band against the lower blank. Place lower blank against the center bushing, next, slide on the tip bushing, thread the lock nut hand tight. Bring the tailstock snug with the mandrel. (Do not over tighten, it could damage the mandrel). Slide the stop bushing towards the blank, adjusting to remove spaces, then tighten the screw set and lock nut.
· Turn the wood down to the bushings and the diameter of the center band with chisels and sand paper. Taper the
end cap and tip ends of the blanks (follow diagram C for profile) to conform with the cap and tip. Remove tape and use the outside dia. of the band to determine the outside diameter of the upper blank. Be sure the wood on the lower blank next to center bushing does not exceed the bushing diameter, it may cause the twisting mechanism to jam when parts are engaged. Sand down to the final size.
· Cutting the Tenon – Keep the center band away from the upper barrel. Make a pencil mark 7/32″ from end. Use a parting tool to cut a 7/32″ tenon down to the diameter of the bushing. Use the center band by sliding it over tenon to archive a good snug fit. Make sure you keep a sharp outside 90° corner on the tenon. Finish, polish and wax both barrels.
Use a finish of your choice but be careful if brushing on
a poly, etc. You can stick the tube, bushings, and mandrel together. PSI Liquid Friction Polish #PKFRICT1 or #PKFRICT2 works well on most woods. Shake before using. Apply with a rag or paper towel to the spinning barrel. Apply two coats. You could also use Hut Perfect Pen Polish #PK-PF1 or #PK-PF2. To achieve a bright, hard finish.
Diagram C / Assembly
Upper Cap Cap Nut
Upper Barrel
Center Band
Clip Twist Mechanism
Lower Barrel
Tip
13/16” Exposed
Refill
Assembly
Tips · Line up finished parts according to diagram C.
· To press parts together, use a vice or a clamping instrument with wooden jaws. Press with caution, to avoid cracking the wood or scratching gold plated parts.
Upper Barrel · Press the cap nut (recessed end first) into the tapered
end of the barrel.
· Use a drop of glue around the tenon, slide center band (square end first) over the tenon. Push in, let dry.
· Insert the cap thread into the hole in the clip. Screw together tightly into cap nut.
Lower Barrel · Press tip into the tapered end of the barrel.
· Scribe a line/ mark on the twist mechanism 13/16” line from the chrome end. Press with the brass end of the mechanism first into the opposite end of the barrel to the line scribed. Leaving 13/16” exposed.
· Twist the mechanism and pen barrel to check the retracting and extension of the refill. Press the mechanism further in if necessary.
· Insert refill into twist mechanism and screw to the end.
· Engage and push barrels together.
· Pen operates by twisting the barrels to extend or retract writing tip.
Bushings (#PKMONT-BU)
Cap Bushing
Center Bushing
Tip Bushing
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PSI Woodworking Products, 9900 Global Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19115 EV 04/22
