carbatec PEN-8G Gold Streamline Pen Kits Instructions

Carbatec PEN-8G Gold Streamline Pen Kits

Product Information

The PEN-8CH and PEN-8G Streamline Pen Kit is a high-quality pen kit designed for turning wood or acrylic blanks into stylish and functional pens. The kit includes all the necessary components, such as the barrel, tip, clip, twist mechanism, and refill, to assemble a complete pen. The barrels are made from turned wood or acrylic blanks and feature a sleek design with a band and indentation mark for added aesthetics.

Required Tools and Accessories

• 5/8 square x 5 finished barrel
• Band
• Indentation mark
• Cap
• Tip
• Clip
• Rear brass tube
• Front brass tube
• Twist mechanism
• Refill

Preparation and Turning the Blanks

1. Cutting the wood or acrylic blanks:
   • From 16mm square stock, cut two blanks to the length of the brass tube plus approximately 2mm.
   • The grain should run lengthwise.
2. Drilling the blanks:
   • Drill a 7mm diameter centered hole lengthwise through each blank.
   • Avoid excessive pressure to prevent wandering or splitting of the blank.
   • Slow down the feed rate and back the bit out repeatedly for chip removal.
3. Gluing the brass tubes into the blanks:
   • Use epoxy or a gap-filling cyanoacrylate adhesive.
   • Spread the glue on the tube and insert it into the blank with a twisting motion to ensure even distribution of the glue.
   • Center each tube lengthwise in the blank and allow the glue to dry.
   • Remove any glue residue from the tube.
4. Squaring the ends of the blanks:
   • Use a 7mm barrel trimmer to turn away the excess wood and finish flush with the ends of the brass tube.

Pen Assembly

1. Line up the finished parts according to Figure 2.
2. Press the tip into the front tube.
3. Press the twist mechanism into the opposite end of the same tube, being careful not to press too far in.
4. Slide the band over the exposed mechanism.
5. Press the cap into the clip, then onto the rear tube. (The clip can be left off if desired.)
6. Push the two halves together, aligning the grain as desired.

The pen is operated by twisting the halves in opposite directions to extend or retract the point. Test the extension with the refill inserted. This pen uses Cross-type refills. For technical support, contact Carbatec Pty Ltd at 1800 658 111 (AU) or 0800 444 329 (NZ). Carbatec Pty Ltd
E: [email protected]
128 Ingleston Road, Wakerley, Queensland Australia 4154
ABN 84 010 706 242

REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES

• 7 mm pen mandrel
• 3-piece bushing set, BUSH-8N
• 7 mm drill bit, PK-7MM
• 7 mm barrel trimmer
• 2-part epoxy glue or CA super glue (cyanoacrylate)
• Wood or acrylic blank, minimum size 5/8″ square x 5″
• Sanding and finishing supplies

PREPARING AND TURNING THE BLANKS

1. Cutting the wood or acrylic blanks From 16 mm square stock, cut two blanks to the length of the brass tube plus approximately 2 mm. Grain should run lengthwise.

2.  Drilling the blanks Drill a 7 mm diameter centered hole lengthwise through each blank. Excessive pressure will cause the drill bit to wander and/or split the blank. Slow the feed rate and back the bit out repeatedly for chip removal.

3.  Gluing the brass tubes into the blanks Use epoxy or a gap-filling cyanoacrylate. Spread the glue on the tube. Insert into the blank with a twisting motion to spread the glue evenly inside. Centre each tube lengthwise in the blank. Allow the glue to dry. Remove all glue residue from the tube.

4.  Squaring the ends of the blanks th a 7 mm barrel trimmer, turn away the excess wood to finish flush with the ends of the brass tube.

5. Turning the blanks

   • Place spacer bushings on the mandrel.
   • Place one of the pen bushings onto the mandrel.
   • Slide a blank, then another pen bushing.
   • Follow with the second blank then the last pen bushing.
   • Thread on the lock nut hand tight. Bring the tail stock snug with the mandrel (do not over-tighten, it could damage the mandrel). Excessive pressure may also crack the wood or acrylic blanks if it is too tight.
   • Turn the blanks down to a diameter slightly larger than the bushings (about 9 mm). As you approach the final size be careful since the wood is only about 1 mm thick above the brass tube.

6.  Sanding the blanks
   As with any sanding, progress through a range of lower to higher grits of sandpaper. Sand with blank spinning. Progress from 150 through to 600 grit paper.

7. Finishing
   Try a finish of your choice but be careful with finishes such as polyurethane as there is a risk of the pen and mandrel parts sticking together. Some finishes can be applied with a rag whilst turning the barrel on the lathe.

8. Touching up
   Take the pen barrels off the mandrel and lay them end to end to decide which set will look best when assembled. Remember, they will be around 4 mm apart due to the center ring so minor differences won’t show. If necessary, lightly sand the ends of the barrels to improve the fit during assembly and reapply the finish.

PEN ASSEMBLY

1. Line up the finished parts according to Figure 2.
2. Press the tip into the front tube.
3. Press the twist mechanism into the opposite end of the same tube. Don’t press too far in.
4. Slide the band over the exposed mechanism.
5. Press the cap into the clip and then onto the rear tube (the clip can be left off if desired).
6. Push the two halves together, aligning the grain as desired. The pen is operated by twisting the halves in opposite directions to extend or retract the point. Test the extension with the refill inserted. This pen uses Cross-type refills.

Carbatec Pty Ltd
E [email protected] AU 1800 658 111 NZ 0800 444 329
128 Ingleston Road, Wakerley, Queensland Australia 4154 ABN 84 010 706 242

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