Euro Style Center Band Help

[Legato_J]

I'm seeking guidance on the proper way to assemble Woodcraft pen kit 14562, which is a European style twist pen; specifically concerning the center band. I have no experience with this style and the assembly instructions only show a solid center band, whereas this kit's band is in three pieces. I sent the following questions to Woodcraft's support team and awaiting their response.

Decided that it wouldn't hurt to also reach out to the community for inputs - happy new year

• Do the loose rings go between the center band and the cap, or between the center band and the body?
• Does the order of the loose rings matter?
• Are the loose rings glued/fixed to the cap or body separately from the center band?

Since my order for the 06S62 bushing set for this kit is back ordered, I used a bushing set for Rockler.com's "Summit Pen Hardware Kit – Black Titanium" (item #46345) for the attached images:

• Image 1: Full mandrel with loose rings between the center band and cap
• Image 2: Close-up with loose rings between center band and body
• Image 3: Close-up with loose rings between center band and cap

 

[its_virgil]

How about a picture of just the CB parts. You mentioned 3 but your pictures have 4.

 

[Legato_J]

How about a picture of just the CB parts. You mentioned 3 but your pictures have 4.

This is the center band without the bushing. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

 

[its_virgil]

Thank you. I would put the smaller (width) ring on first then the larger. The rings go against the end of the cap.

The CB will either (1) glue to a tenon so you will need to measure for the tenon length and diameter. The CB will attach with a small amount of glue. Or (2) remove wood from the cap end exposing the tube. The CB will then press onto the tube. Again, measure for the amount of tube to expose.

Good luck.