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Métier Twist Ballpoint Kit Product : #164255, #164256, #164257 12/18/201

Gluing Blanks to Tubes: Rough the entire surface of the tube using 180-grit paper. Next, using either a thick CA or 5 Minute Epoxy, apply adhe- sive to both the tube and the inside of the blank. To secure From Setup To Sanding: the brass tube be sure to rotate the tube as you insert it into These are the supplies we suggest you have on hand to com- the blank. This will help ensure even coverage of the adhesive and a much more secure bond. plete this pen kit: 3  /8" Pen Maker’s Bit—Lower Barrel Squaring the Blank to Length: 15  /32 " Pen Maker’s Bit—Upper Barrel When squaring the blanks work only to the brass. Removing 3 3 1  1- /4" x /4" x 2- /16 " Pen Blank Lower Barrel brass will affect the overall length of the blank which is 3 3 15 critical to the proper operation of the pen.  1- /4" x /4" x 1- /16 " Pen Blank Upper Barrel  Pen Mandrel  Métier Pen Kit Bushings (164258)  Thick CA or 5 Minute Epoxy Sand  Drill or Drill Press  Sandpaper/Micro-Mesh 3 Drill  Pen Mill Shaft: /8" (153198) Lower Bar 15 rel, /32 " (153201) Upper Barrel  Pen Press  Eye & Ear Protection  Dust Mask Mandrel Preparation: Cutting & Drilling Blanks: Note: Additional length has been added to the overall length of the blank to Lower Upper accommodate for squaring the ends of the blank. .532" .532" .574" .574" 3 15 /8" & /32 "

3 3 Lower Barrel /4" Upper Barrel /4"

3 15 /8" / " 32 3 1 3 15 /4" 2- /16 " /4" 1- /16 " Woodcraft, 406 Airport Industrial Park, P.O. Box 1686, Parkersburg, WV 26102-1686 • 2014 by Woodcraft Supply, LLC. “Helping You Make Wood Work” is a registered trademark of Woodcraft Supply, LLC. 77E24

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A B C

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E F H

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I J

Turning & Finishing the Blanks: Threaded Adapter (E). Follow by inserting Spring (I) large di- ameter end first. Next thread Center Band (C) into Threaded Turn the blank to your desired profile, leaving the blank slight- Adapter (E). ly proud of the bushings. With the lathe spinning, begin sand- ing with 120-grit paper, progress through the finer grits, fin-  Finish the assembly process by pressing by hand the ishing at 320-grit. Once finished with sanding, apply a finish Finished Upper Barrel Assembly (C, E, F, G, H, I, & J) onto the of your choice. end of the Finished Lower Barrel (B).

Assembly:

 Begin by pressing one end of Finished Lower Barrel (B) onto /Twist Mechanism (A). Next, remove gray protective tip from Refill (D) and thread into Nib/Twist Mechanism (A).

 Press the Brass Threaded Adapter (E) tapered end first into one end of the Finished Upper Barrel (F). Next slide Clip (G) onto Cap (H) and press into the open end of Finished Up- per Barrel (F).

 Insert Laser Pointer (J) smaller diameter end first into the end of the Finished Upper Barrel (F) that contains the Brass

Woodcraft, 406 Airport Industrial Park, P.O. Box 1686, Parkersburg, WV 26102-1686 • 2014 by Woodcraft Supply, LLC. “Helping You Make Wood Work” is a registered trademark of Woodcraft Supply, LLC.