• 7mm pen mandrel
• 2-pc bushing set
• Drill bit – 27/64"
• Barrel trimming sleeve
• Universal trimming kit
• 2-part epoxy glue or insta-cure glue

1. Preparing the blank:

• Prepare a master blank of at least 5/8" square. Cut to the length of the brass tube (add 1/16" for trimming)

• Drill a 27/64" center hole through the blank.

NOTE: Sand the tube with 220 grit abrasive for better adhesion.

• Glue the tube in the blank.
• Spread the glue over the tube; insert the tube into the blank with a twisting motion to spread the glue evenly.
• Center the tube inside the blank.
• Square the ends of the blank using a 7mm barrel trimmer with the adapter sleeve.
• Mount the sleeve over the shank.
• Trim the blank down flush with the brass tube.

2. Turning the blank: 

• Mount 7mm spacer bushings on the mandrel, followed by the tip bushing; wide end first.
• Insert the blank.
• Follow with the cap bushing, narrow end first.
• Mount spacer bushing to fill the space to the threads on the mandrel.
• Screw on the lock-nut hand tight.
• Bring the tailstock in snug to the mandrel and tighten the lock-nut for turning.
• Do not over-tighten the lock nut, it may damage the mandrel.
• Turn the blank down close to the bushings.
• Follow with abrasives until the barrel diameters are flush with the bushings.
• Finish with your choice of polish.

3. Assembly:

• NOTE: Line up finished parts according to diagram ‘C’.

• To avoid damage to components when assembling, use vise with covered jaws
• Press clip assembly into the barrel.
• Thread the mechanism down (without the refill) into the large opening of the tip assembly.
• Insert the upper cap/clip assembly over the mechanism, place the entire pen into the pen press.
• Press in to close the gap to the center band.
• Unscrew the upper barrel assembly, insert the refill with screw mounted into the lower end. Screw back the upper end to engage and close the gap.
• The pen is now ready to operate; twist clockwise to open.