PSI Woodworking PKSTLXX Steam Locomotive Pen Instructions

PSI Woodworking PKSTLXX Steam Locomotive Pen

Product Information

The Steam Locomotive Pen
The Steam Locomotive Pen, model #PKSTLXX, is a high-quality pen designed and manufactured by PSI Woodworking Products. This pen features a unique steam locomotive design, making it a perfect choice for pen enthusiasts and collectors. The pen is constructed with durable materials and precision engineering to ensure smooth and reliable operation.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Preparing the Blank:
   • Use a barrel trimmer or a 3/8 barrel trimming sleeve with a pen blank squaring jig on a disc sander to remove excess material from the blank.
   • Trim the blank flush to the ends of the tubes, avoiding trimming past the end of the tube to prevent interference with assembly and mechanism operation.
   • Clean the inside of the tube using a barrel trimmer.
2. Turning the Blank:
   • Mount the blank on a mandrel using the headstock and end bushings.
   • Turn the blank to a profile of your choice using appropriate turning tools.
   • Set up the knurled nut and spacer bushings past the threads on the mandrel.
   • Secure the blank and bushings by sliding and locking the tailstock directly against the bushings. Tighten the quill until the blank and bushings are secure.
3. Assembly:
   • Refer to Diagram D for parts layout.
   • Advance the refill by attaching the smokestack.
   • Assemble the back end by placing the refill with the tapered side of the spring first.
   • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for curing and polishing the pen.

By following these instructions, you can successfully prepare, turn, and assemble The Steam Locomotive Pen. Enjoy using this unique and beautifully crafted pen!

Kit Features

• Easy to Turn with Straight Tube
• Minimal Parts–easy to assembleAvailable in multiple fi nishes
• Overall Length: 5-9/32”
• End cap w/ cast replica locomotive
• Bolt Action Mechanism

Required Accessories

• 7mm Pen Mandrel
• Drill Bit: #PK-38BP for Wood, #PKEXEC-38 for Plastic
• Barrel Trimming: #PKTRIM38 or 3/8” sleeve from #PKTRIMSET with squaring jig on disc sander.
• Bushing Set(3pc): #PKPPENBU (Ends Only)
• Live Tailstock or Mandrel Saver
• 2 part Epoxy or Thick CA (Cyanoacrylate) Glue
• Pen Blank Minimum Size: 3/4” x 3/4” x 2-5/16”L

Preparing the Blank

• Cut blank to the length of the tube, adding 1/16” for squaring off.
• Drill hole lengthwise through the blank.
• Spread glue over 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 is dry, square the ends of the blanks, making sure the trimmed ends are 90º to the tube. Use a 3/8” Barrel Trimmer or 3/8” barrel trimming sleeve with a pen blank squaring jig on a disc sander. Take the excess ma-terial down flush to the ends of the tubes. Do not trim past the end of the tube since this may interfere with assem-bly and the operation of the mechanism. Use a barrel trimmer to clean the inside of the tube.

DIAGRAM B / TURNING THE BLANK

Turning the Blank:

• Mount the bushings and blanks according to Diagram B. Only use the two end bushings; center bushing is not needed.
• 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.
• Using sharp tools, turn the blank down close to the bushing diameter. Turn the barrel straight or to a profile of your choice.
• Sand the blank down to be flush with the bushings, gradually increasing sandpaper grits.
• Finish the barrel using your choice of polish. Allow sufficient time for the polish to cure—refer to polish manufacturer’s instructions.

Knurled Nut Setup

Parts Layout

Diagram D

Assembly

• Press Couplers reduced diameter first, into both ends of Barrel. Couplers will fit both Tip and Back End, it doesn’t matter which side they go in. Just remember, as always, reduced diameter end goes into the tube first.
• Thread Back End Assembly into Barrel.
• Slide Spring – tapered side first – onto Refill Shaft.
• Insert refill back end first into open end of Barrel.
• Thread Tip over Spring and Refill, into Barrel.
• To extend Refill, Slide “smokestack” towards tip and push into locking position. To Retract Refill, slide “smokestack” out of lock position and allow it to slide backwards.
• To change Refill, unthread Tip from the Barrel. Remember to switch Spring to new Refill.

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