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Jr Milton Pen Kit Instructions
Required Materials
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7mm pen mandrel
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Set of Jr Milton Pen Kit bushings
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10.5mm and 12.5mm drill bits
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CA (cyanoacrylate) glue or two-part fast-drying epoxy
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Pen blank (2 may be necessary depending on length of blanks)
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Pen press, vise, or clamp
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Sanding supplies and finish
Blank Preparation
1.
Cut blank to length of brass tubes, plus an additional 1/16” on each end for squaring off
2.
Drill 10.5mm hole lengthwise through longer blank and a 12.5mm hole lengthwise through the shorter blank
3.
Rub the brass tubes with low-grit sandpaper to roughen them
4.
Apply a line of glue to the brass tubes and insert each tube into the middle of the respective blank with a
twisting motion to spread the glue throughout the blank
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Ensure the inside of the tubes are free of any glue
5.
Square off the ends of each blank with a barrel trimmer or sander to be flush with the brass tubes
Turning the Blank
Follow diagram A below to set up the blanks on the mandrel for turning.
Diagram A
1.
Turn down the blanks to the desired shape using lathe chisels, ensuring each end is flush with the bushings
2.
Sand the blanks, progressing from coarser to finer grits
3.
Finish blanks with choice of polish
