Penn State Industries PKGAPENC24 Gatsby Gold Click Pen Kit Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Penn State Industries
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Penn State Industries PKGAPENC24 Gatsby Gold Click Pen Kit
Gatsby Click Pen Kit
The Gatsby Click Pen Kit is a high-quality pen kit that allows you to create your own custom pens. This kit includes all the necessary components to assemble a beautiful and functional pen.
Kit Features:
- Includes all necessary components for pen assembly
- High-quality materials for durability
- Click mechanism for easy pen operation
Required Accessories:
In addition to the kit, you will need the following accessories:
- PSI Woodworking Products
- Blank material for the pen
- Abrasives for finishing
- Polish for the final touch
Preparing the Blank:
- Slide the sleeve over the shank.
- Trim the blank down flush with the brass tube.
Turning the Blank:
- Mount the spacer bushing on the mandrel.
- Slide the bushing onto the mandrel, wide end in first.
- Insert the blank.
- Follow with the other bushing, narrow end in first.
- Mount spacer bushing to fill the space to the threads on the mandrel.
- Screw on the lock nut hand tight. Do not overtighten, as it may damage the mandrel.
- Turn the blank down, close to the bushings.
- Follow with abrasives until the barrel diameters are flush with the bushings.
- Finish with your choice of polish.
Assembly:
Refer to Diagram C and use the #PKGAPENBU bushings for assembly.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure the successful assembly and operation of your Gatsby Click Pen. Enjoy creating your own unique pens!
Gatsby Click Pen Kit
Kit Features
- Smooth clip operation
- Pen uses Parker® Style Refill
- Overall size: 5 -11/16”
Required Accessories
- 7mm Pen Mandrel
- 27/64” Drill bit #PK-2764
- 2pc bushing set #PKGABU
- Barrel trimming sleeve #PKGABTS
- Universal trimming kit #PKTRIMKIT or #PKTRIM7
- 2-part epoxy glue or instant-cure (cyanoacrylate) glue
Preparing the Blank
- Prior to cutting and gluing, always verify tube length is correct (see parts diagram). Note that tube for Gatsby Click is longer than tube for Gatsby Twist; they are not interchangeable.
- Prepare a master blank of at least 5/8” square. Cut to the length of the brass tube (add 1/16” for trimming)
- Drill a 27/64” center hole through the blank.
- Glue the tube in 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 inside the blank.
- When the glue dries, square the ends of the blank using a 7mm barrel trimmer with the adapter sleeve. Mount the sleeve over the shank. Trim the blank down flush with the brass tube.
Turning the Blank
Mount spacer bushing on the mandrel. Slide the bushing, wide end in first. Insert the blank. Follow with the other bushing, narrow end in first. Mount spacer bushing to fill the space to the threads on the mandrel. Screw on the lock nut hand tight. Do not overtighten the lock nut, it may damage the mandrel. Turn the blank down, close to the bushings. Follow with abrasives until the barrel diameters are flush with the bushings. Finish with your choice of polish
Assembly
- NOTE : Line up pen parts according to DIAGRAM C-1
- Press the clip/cap assembly into the barrel. This side must be pressed first!
- Thread on the click mechanism onto the chrome end of the extension
- Press this assembly into the opposite end of the barrel
- Affix the refill spring over the refill tip. Insert the refill (black end in first) into the barrel.
- Thread on the tip assembly over the refill.
- Drop the plunger spring into the opening at the top.
- Insert the plunger and screw tight.
- The pen operates by clicking on the plunger to extract or retract the refill.
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