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DRDJR

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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.

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Dale
 
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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?
 
Woodchipper said:
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?
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I take a caliper and measure the diameter of the parts and tube. see what Bushings fit that size and go from their.
 
DRDJR said:
I take a caliper and measure the diameter of the parts and tube. see what Bushings fit that size and go from their.
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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.
 
Woodchipper said:
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.
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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..
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
DRDJR said:
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
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Penblanks.ca has a great resource page...instruction sheets, bushing charts, drill charts, etc.
 
To join the thread; I do print the instructions and keep them in a binder (2 binders). Sometimes I find the drill bits needed are NOT the drill bits specified in the instructions or the assembly instructions may need additional info. So I note any differences on the printed sheet. I have a full set of drill bits (Fractional, Number, and Letter) plus a set of Metric bits.

1: To grain match most pens (Baron as an example) you need to change the assembly order to insure the grain match works. See the attached file.
2: Sometimes you need a "pusher" block to assemble the pen. This prevents crushing / damaging the parts. Click pens are a classic example of this. Some instructions include this detail, some DON'T!
 

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DRDJR said:
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
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Maybe post the kits. If I have any instructions I'll send them to you. If it's a PSI kit they post instructions with their kits.
 
DRDJR said:
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
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Dale; Does the packaging have any information on it? Lay the pieces out on a white sheet and take a photo of the kit pieces. Especially the pen clip is usually the best identifier of a pen model. Post the photo here, someone here may be able to ID the kit and there is a web site call archive.org that is a record of web pages and documents called the "WayBack Machine".
 
In a binder in alphabetical order. Agreed phones are too tiny to see easily and I'm Not bringing my laptop into my dusty shop!
 
randyrls said:
Dale; Does the packaging have any information on it? Lay the pieces out on a white sheet and take a photo of the kit pieces. Especially the pen clip is usually the best identifier of a pen model. Post the photo here, someone here may be able to ID the kit and there is a web site call archive.org that is a record of web pages and documents called the "WayBack Machine".
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I measure the parts that would be the same size as the bushing, open my google spread sheet to see what bushings are that size. I have a fiber laser so i engrave the diameter on the bushings and an Id No. which can be referenced to what they fit. that way if the bushing doesn't get put away i know where it belongs.
 
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