Penn State Industries PKSHRED Meat Shredder Claws Kit Instruction Manual

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MEAT SHREDDER CLAWS Penn State Industries PKSHRED Meat Shredder Claws
Kit

Required Accessories

Preparing the Blank:

Cut blank to the desired size, length range should be between 4 to 6 inches.
Drill 1/2” hole in one end of blank to a depth of at least 1 inch.
Drill 15/32” hole lengthwise through the rest of the blank.
If you do not wish to use a through hole and instead want to just drill two end holes See alternative turning method on reverse.

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Turning the Blank:

Mount the bushings and blanks according to Diagram B. PKGCALL2BU will automatically center in the holes.
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.

Knurled Nut Setup

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Instructions for either method:

Using sharp tools, turn the blank down. Note that the Smaller hole will be on the Server side and the larger hole is needed for the End Cap. Turn your profile with the correct orientation for this arraignment. Turn the barrel straight or to a profile of your choice.
Turn the Claw end down to approximately 15/16” and the End Cap end to approximately 31/32”. Round the edge to blend with the parts.
Sand the blank down, gradually increasing sandpaper grits.
Finish the barrel using your choice of polish. Since handle will need to be washed regularly, we recommend using an oil based finish such as Mahoney’s Utility Oil (#LBUFFOIL). Allow sufficient time for the polish to cure—refer to polish manufacturer’s instructions.
Mount the second Blank exactly the same as the first. It will be very helpful to place or mount the first blank as close to the second blank as possible to use as turning reference to make as close of a matched set as possible.

Diagram C / Bushing #PKGCALL2BU

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Diagram D/Parts Layout

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Thread Post into the opening in the bottom of the Claws.
Mix and apply epoxy inside the end holes of the blanks.
Apply a light amount of epoxy onto the threaded Post and slide into the side of the blank with the smaller hole.
Apply a small amount of epoxy onto End Cap post and slide it into remaining, larger hole.
Set aside for epoxy to cure. You can help clamp the parts in the handle by using plastic wrap, winding several layers from top to bottom.
Once Epoxy has fully cured, the Shredders are ready to use.
Washing by hand is recommended. Avoid putting wooden handle into dishwasher. Refresh finish as need with oil such as that used for maintaining butcher blocks.

Find center of each end and drill holes in each. One end should be drilled with a 12.5mm bit (1-1/4” deep) and the other should be drilled wiTh 1/2 inch bit (1” deep).
Turn a Jam Chuck between centers. It should taper down so the narrow end is around 12mm in diameter (Dia. E).
Mount Handle as shown in Diagram F.
Complete as described under “Instructions for either method” on the reverse page.

Diagram E/Making the Jam Chuck

Diagram F/Turning with the Jam Chuck

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