Tim Brooks
03-01-2007, 8:46 AM
I finally returned home last night after a long day at approximately 10:30 pm. I was still wide awake (or so I thought) so I figured I would finish up the Filigree Pen I had started Tuesday night (this is the first Fligree pen I have turned). After getting the top turned down for a snug fit of the filigree--it was perfect; and after figuring out how to part down the section of the top to receive the center trim ring (had to use a really small screwdriver--more on this later), I sanded over and over then put a CA finish on the dyed maple burl pen blank. I put a great deal of time in getting a perfect finish on this blank. I wanted it to be my best yet as this was the most I had spent on a single pen kit and blank. Anyway, after finishing all the steps to be completed on the lathe, I was extremely please with the shine.
It was at this point I realized it was 12:15 am but I was determined to get this thing together. Then I realized I left the assembly instructions in my truck and with it being so late, I didn't want to wake the wife up by getting my keys out of the bedroom--that was a very bad decision.
I had studied the instructions yesterday as I was not sure of how to complete a certain step so I thought I would have not problem remembering the steps. Well, I forgot one! :mad: I left off the lower trim ring! Now that it is assembled, I can't for the life of me get the assembly apart. I know there is a disassembly tool that Woodcraft sells but I have heard these don't work that well. Any input on how to get the tip out of the tube is welcome. I have already cracked the turned blank trying to get a grip on it but I think I can repair that if I can get the assembly apart.
Also, back to how to part the end of the lower tube... What sort of turning tool would one use to part off 1/16 of an inch against the bushing? Like I said, I sharpened a small screwdriver. While it worked, I'm sure there is a more appropriate way to do this.
Sorry for the rambling but I felt I must explain myself for the stupidity. :D
It was at this point I realized it was 12:15 am but I was determined to get this thing together. Then I realized I left the assembly instructions in my truck and with it being so late, I didn't want to wake the wife up by getting my keys out of the bedroom--that was a very bad decision.
I had studied the instructions yesterday as I was not sure of how to complete a certain step so I thought I would have not problem remembering the steps. Well, I forgot one! :mad: I left off the lower trim ring! Now that it is assembled, I can't for the life of me get the assembly apart. I know there is a disassembly tool that Woodcraft sells but I have heard these don't work that well. Any input on how to get the tip out of the tube is welcome. I have already cracked the turned blank trying to get a grip on it but I think I can repair that if I can get the assembly apart.
Also, back to how to part the end of the lower tube... What sort of turning tool would one use to part off 1/16 of an inch against the bushing? Like I said, I sharpened a small screwdriver. While it worked, I'm sure there is a more appropriate way to do this.
Sorry for the rambling but I felt I must explain myself for the stupidity. :D