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== Gluing the Tube ==

== Gluing the Tube ==

[[File:PenTubeInsertion.jpeg|thumb]]After you have drilled the blank, the next step is to glue the metal pen tube inside the hole. Make sure the tube fits without too much force, and that it can be positioned so that excess wood extends beyond both metal ends. If tear out has occurred, take care in positioning the tube so that the area of torn out grain does not contact the tube itself, if possible. You can use 2-part epoxy or CA glue. Sand the outside of the tube if it is not rough already from the factory. Cover with a thin layer of glue. Use the conical insertion tool (stored in the Pen Tools box) to inert the tube into position inside the blank, and let the tube dry.<br clear=all>

[[File:PenTubeInsertion.jpeg|thumb]]After you have drilled the blank, the next step is to glue the metal pen tube inside the hole. Make sure the tube fits without too much force, and that it can be positioned so that excess wood extends beyond both metal ends. If tear out has occurred, take care in positioning the tube so that the area of torn out grain does not contact the tube itself, if possible. You can use 2-part epoxy or CA glue. Sand the outside of the tube if it is not rough already from the factory. Cover with a thin layer of glue. Use the conical insertion tool (stored in the Pen Tools box) to inert the tube into position inside the blank, and let the tube dry.

== Trimming the Blanks ==

== Trimming the Blanks ==

The inserts contain reamers that will also trim dried glue from the inside of the tube. Additionally, the kit includes a brass tube that slips around the 7 mm reamer so it will fit tubes used for the Penn State Industries #PKPARK-PCL and #PKMONT-PCL kits.

The inserts contain reamers that will also trim dried glue from the inside of the tube. Additionally, the kit includes a brass tube that slips around the 7 mm reamer so it will fit tubes used for the Penn State Industries #PKPARK-PCL and #PKMONT-PCL kits.

It is helpful to secure the pen blank in a vise, or clamp it while trimming, which can help prevent tear-out. Chuck the trimmer in a drill and then trim the wood square and exactly flush with the tube, taking care not to shorten the tube appreciably.<br clear=all>

It is helpful to secure the pen blank in a vise, or clamp it while trimming, which can help prevent tear-out. Chuck the trimmer in a drill and then trim the wood square and exactly flush with the tube, taking care not to shorten the tube appreciably.

=== Repairing Pen Blanks ===

=== Repairing Pen Blanks ===

The “mandrel saver” slips on the end of the mandrel and has a Morse taper that fits in the tailstock. Apply enough tension using the tailstock ram so that the piece can be turned in the lathe securely, but avoid excess tension. Make sure both the tailstock is locked to the bed, and the ram is locked in the tailstock. If, when turning, you find that the wood catches on the lathe tool and stops while the mandrel still spins, that indicates inadequate ram pressure.

The “mandrel saver” slips on the end of the mandrel and has a Morse taper that fits in the tailstock. Apply enough tension using the tailstock ram so that the piece can be turned in the lathe securely, but avoid excess tension. Make sure both the tailstock is locked to the bed, and the ram is locked in the tailstock. If, when turning, you find that the wood catches on the lathe tool and stops while the mandrel still spins, that indicates inadequate ram pressure.

Then, turn the wood to the appropriate profile, according to the instructions and artistic preference. Ultimately, you will sand the wood so it is flush with the metal bushing. Keep in mind that the amount of wood on a typical pen may be less than 1 mm. The lathe tools have a tendency to gouge the wood and tear at the grain, so use lathe tools for rough shaping only, and approach the final diameter and profile with course sandpaper.<br clear=all>

Then, turn the wood to the appropriate profile, according to the instructions and artistic preference. Ultimately, you will sand the wood so it is flush with the metal bushing. Keep in mind that the amount of wood on a typical pen may be less than 1 mm. The lathe tools have a tendency to gouge the wood and tear at the grain, so use lathe tools for rough shaping only, and approach the final diameter and profile with course sandpaper.

== Finishing ==

== Finishing ==

# Apply two or three coats of [https://www.doctorswoodshop.com/Store/ProductID/7 walnut oil microcrystalline paste wax].

# Apply two or three coats of [https://www.doctorswoodshop.com/Store/ProductID/7 walnut oil microcrystalline paste wax].

This finishing process is shown in [https://youtu.be/nwCRDNi_ank this video] produced by the manufacturer of these finishing products.<br clear=all>

This finishing process is shown in [https://youtu.be/nwCRDNi_ank this video] produced by the manufacturer of these finishing products.

== Final Assembly ==

== Final Assembly ==

[[File:PressFitPenAssembly.jpeg|thumb]]Pens typically are assembled once the tubes are finished and polished by pressing hardware into each end of the tube and then screwing the necessary parts together. Care must be taken to follow the instructions. Often, it is easy to forget to install a part, or to press the wrong part into a tube.

[[File:PressFitPenAssembly.jpeg|thumb]]Pens typically are assembled once the tubes are finished and polished by pressing hardware into each end of the tube and then screwing the necessary parts together. Care must be taken to follow the instructions. Often, it is easy to forget to install a part, or to press the wrong part into a tube.

The easiest method to do this assembly is to use a shop vise. Cover both jaws with cardboard to prevent scratching or deforming the pen part.<br clear=all>

The easiest method to do this assembly is to use a shop vise. Cover both jaws with cardboard to prevent scratching or deforming the pen part.

== Videos ==

== Videos ==