Assembly instructions

[DRDJR]

Does everyone re-print the assembly instructions for each pen you do? Or do you have them cataloged in a binder?
I was given some pen kits but they did not have the instructions in the kits. so i have to figure out what kit they are and print the Instructions.

Thanks
Dale

 

[KMCloonan]

I keep a binder of instructions in alphabetical order.

 

[Ted iin Michigan]

Same here.

 

[Woodchipper]

File folder in a portable hanging file with a bunch of other files as shop notes, receipts, etc. Some instructions can be for another pen kit so I mark the instructions with the name of the appropriate kit and file accordingly. Do you have any way to identify the kit names?

 

[DRDJR]

File folder in a portable hanging file with a bunch of other files as shop notes, receipts, etc. Some instructions can be for another pen kit so I mark the instructions with the name of the appropriate kit and file accordingly. Do you have any way to identify the kit names?

I take a caliper and measure the diameter of the parts and tube. see what Bushings fit that size and go from their.

 

[Woodchipper]

I take a caliper and measure the diameter of the parts and tube. see what Bushings fit that size and go from their.

I do that, too, when turning by using bushings that are close to the parts. A Dollar-and-a-Quarter-Tree cheapo dry erase board has the part dimensions so when I turn, I can keep track of the blank dimensions. Then I change to PDE bushings and turn to final size of parts. I just spent about an hour measuring and sorting bushings. I put a small note with the dimensions in the bag with the bushings. Sorted and stored from biggest to smallest.

 

[DRDJR]

I do that, too, when turning by using bushings that are close to the parts. A Dollar-and-a-Quarter-Tree cheapo dry erase board has the part dimensions so when I turn, I can keep track of the blank dimensions. Then I change to PDE bushings and turn to final size of parts. I just spent about an hour measuring and sorting bushings. I put a small note with the dimensions in the bag with the bushings. Sorted and stored from biggest to smallest.

I have a fiber laser so when i get a chance I will laser engrave the dimentions on all the bushings. that way if they get spilled I will know what the sets are..

 

[Edgar]

Instructions for most kits are available in the IAP Bushings & Tubes app. Some of the newest kits might not be in the database yet, but will be soon.

 

[d_bondi]

I keep a single printed copy of each in alphabetical order in a drawer in the cabinet under my lathe. I keep "As Built" notes in red pencil on them to assist with future makes.

 

[its_virgil]

I find binders just one more thing to clutter the shop. I download as needed and keep them in a folder on my phone and computer. And, as Edgar mentioned, most are available on the Bushings and Tubes app here on IAP.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[NJturner]

Binders indexed by manufacturers for me - with a slip in with any build notes if this were slightly different than the actual sheets.

Kevin

 

[Woodchipper]

Print on my phone is too small to read at my age. Plus, my phone has to be "Activated" every few seconds to read it. I file alphabetically according to kit name.

 

[Loucurr]

I keep a binder by manufacturer/Vendor