PSI Woodworking PKMAJLOGP Majestic Jr Letter Opener Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- PSI Woodworking
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PSI Woodworking PKMAJLOGP Majestic Jr Letter Opener Instruction Manual
Kit Features:
- Designed to match the Majestic and Majestic Jr. style pens
- Beautifully finished components
- Heavy 3-1/2” blade
- Overall length 7-1/8”
- 12.5mm tube
- Chrome plated blade
Required Accessories:
- 7mm, Pen Mandrel
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PKMAJLOBU – 2 bushing set
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PKPLI-DB 12.5mm or .492” drill bit
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PKMAJJRBTS – Barrel trimming sleeve. Use thelarger sleeve in the set with a 7mm trimmer.
- 2 Parts Epoxy Glue or Insta Cure (Cyanoacrylate) Glue
Diagram A – Parts Layout
Preparing the Blank:
- Cut a 3/4” or larger square blank to the length of the brass tube (add 1/16” for trimming off).
- Drill a .492” or 12.5mm hole lengthwise through the blank.
- Spread the glue over the tube. Insert the tube into the blank with a twisting motion to spread the glue evenly inside. Center the tube lengthwise in the blank.
- When the glue dries, square off the blanks.
- You can use a 7mm barrel trimmer with the proper sleeve or a universal pen blank squaring jig with a power disc sander. Take thewood down flush with the ends of the brass tube.
Diagram B – Turning the Blank
Diagram C – PKMAJLOBU
Turning the Blank:
- Mount the blank and bushings on a pen mandrel according to dia. B.
- Thread on the knurled nut and hand tighten to hold all items in place.
- Slide the tailstock snug to the mandrel shaft. (do not over tighten, itcould damage the mandrel). Lock in place.
- Turn down the wood, flush with the bushings using lathe tools andgradual higher grits of sand paper.
- Finish the barrel with you choice of polish
Assembly:
- Remove the blade from the coupler.
- Press the end cap to either end of the barrel
- Press the coupler into the opposite end of the barrel
- Remount the blade into the coupler
- The letter opener is complete
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