PSI Woodworking Products PKBBQ BBQ Tool Kit Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- PSI Woodworking Products
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PSI Woodworking Products PKBBQ BBQ Tool Kit
Product Information
| Product Name | PKBBQ BBQ Tool Kit |
|---|---|
| Features | Large Slotted Ferules (2), Tongs Blades, Spatula Blade, Spring |
Grip Small Slotted Ferules (2), Large Ferrule, Small Ferrule, Fork
Blade
Required Accessories| Blank, Bottle Stopper Chuck, Sandpaper, Aussie Oil or
Mahoney’s
Oil
Manufacturer| PSI Woodworking Products
Product Usage Instructions:
Preparing the Blank:
- Insert and mount each blank onto a bottle stopper chuck and a Live center point on the tailstock end. See Diagram B.
- Turn the handle in a taper, same as in Diagram B. Turn tenons as shown – measure the I.D. & O.D. of the ferrule for best results.
- Sand and finish the wood in all handles. Use either Aussie or Mahoney’s oil to protect the wood.
- Remove handles, ream the holes with a 10mm bit.
Tongs Assembly:
Refer to Diagram C for Ferrule Assembly:
- Attach the wooden handle to the ferrule using the threaded bolt.
- Ensure the end of the bolt is level with the ferrule.
- Install the blade into the slot in the ferrule.
Fork / Spatula Assembly:
- Follow the same process for the blade end (small ferrule).
- Glue the large ferrule (with straps) over the tenon on the large diameter end of the turned barrel.
Finishing:
For a polished finish, use Aussie Oil (on the lathe) or Mahoney’s Oil (off
the lathe). Buff off the lathe after applying the oil.
BBQ Tool Kit
Kit Features:
- Easy to turn into tapered handles
- Minimum parts – easy to assemble
- Stainless steel construction
- Overall Length: Spatula – 16-3/4”
Fork – 16” • Tongs – 15-1/2”
Wood Required: 1-1/4” x 6” & 1-1/4” x 7” Long (2 of each size)
Required Accessories:
- Bottle Stopper Chuck #PK-BS1-MJ
- 11/32” Drill Bit #PK1132
- 10mm Drill Bit
- 2 part Epoxy – Mid cure glue
- Aussie Oil #PKSWAUS or Mahoney’s Oil #LBUFFOIL
Preparing the Blank:
- Mark the center over the ends of the blanks.
- Tong blanks Drill 11/32” holes 2-1/2” deep. Spatula, Fork blanks (In the 7” long blank one hole only)
DIAGRAM B / TURNING THE BLANKS
Turning the Blank:
- Insert and mount each blank onto a bottle stopper chuck and a Live center point on the tailstock end. See Dia. B
- Turn the handle in a taper, same as in diagram B. Turn tenons as shown – measure the I.D. & O.D. of the ferrule for best results.
- Sand and finish the wood in all handles. Use either Aussie or Mahoney’s oil to protect the wood.
- Remove handles, ream the holes with a 10mm bit.
Tongs Assembly:
- Squeeze epoxy glue into both large diameter holes.
- Spread epoxy glue inside both large ferrules.
- Slide each ferrule over the tenon with a twisting motion to spread the glue around.
- Grab and insert the threaded shanks of the bent connector into the opening. Adjust the ferrules to clear into the slots. Stop when the top of the bolt is even with the ferrule. See Dia. C
- Repeat the same process with the small ferrules.
- Adjust each tong so the two are parallel and the teeth are in position to grab the object.
Installing Blade
Fork / Spatula Assembly:
Follow the same process for the blade end (small ferrule). Glue the large
ferrule (with straps) over the tenon on the large diameter end of the turned
barrel.
Finishing:
For best results, use Aussie Oil (on the lathe) or Mahoney’s Oil (off the
lathe) – buff off the lathe for a polished finish.
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