PSI Woodworking PRODUCTS BSXX Bottle Stopper Kits User Manual

PSI Woodworking PRODUCTS BSXX Bottle Stopper Kits

Product Information

The #BSXX Bottle Stopper Kits are woodworking products designed for creating custom bottle stoppers. The kits include all the necessary accessories for turning and assembling the bottle stoppers.

• Kit Features:
  • – Set of 4 bottle stopper kits
  • – Required accessories included
  • – Alternative thread insert
• Required Accessories:
  • – Drill
  • – Tap
  • – Lathe
  • – Bottle Stopper Chuck
  • – Live Center
  • – .8 Bushing

Product Usage Instructions

Preparing the Blank:

• Drill a hole in the blank using the included drill.
• Tap the hole in the blank using the included tap.

Turning the Blank:

• Mount the blank on a lathe using the Bottle Stopper Chuck and Live Center.
• Turn the blank using the appropriate lathe tools to shape it according to your preference.

Assembly :

• Insert the alternative thread insert into the drilled and tapped hole in the blank.
• Follow the assembly instructions provided with the kit to complete the bottle stopper assembly.

Kit Features

• Durable plating or stainless steel made.
• Top can be made of wood, plastic, or poly clay.
• Silicon rings to seal any standard bottle size.

Required Accessories

• Bottle stopper chuck system #PKBSYST(1” x 8tpi Mounting thread)
• Spindle adapter #LA3418X for 3/4” x 16tpi spindle lathes
• Alternative to tapping – use threaded insert item #BSERT. Requires a 1/2” hole

Preparing the Blank

• Mark the center of the surface on both ends of the blank.
• Drill a 5/16” hole, 1” deep in one end of the blank (Fig A).
• Use the provided tap to create a thread in the above hole (Fig B).
• If using an alternative thread insert (Fig C), drill a 1/2” hole 1” deep. Spread glue inside the hole. Push in insert.

Turning the Blank

• Mount the chuck over the headstock spindle.
  NOTE : For stoppers with .8” diameter tops – slide .8” bushing #PKBSBU over the threads. (Fig E)

• Thread on the blank over the chuck or Bushing (Fig D or E).

• With the blank threaded on, bring the tailstock live center into the blank for a fi rm support for turning (D1).

• Turn the blank to the chosen profi le. Use the rim of the chuck or bushing as a guide to match the top to the bottom of the stopper (D2).

• Sand, polish and finish the top.

Assembly

• Unscrew top from the chuck
• Screw top onto stopper

NOTE : Stopper kits are for decorative table use – not recommended for long term storage
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