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Blank Preparation
1. You will need to cut the blank into two sections. Hold the
Upper and Lower Tubes up to the blank to mark the location
of the cut. Each section of the blank should be 1/4" longer
than its tube.
2. Mark a line lengthwise on the blank across the cut line.
This will help you maintain grain alignment during turning
and assembly.
3. Crosscut the blank at the cut line.
4. Turn the blank sections on end so that the ends formed by
your cut are facing up. Locate the center of these ends by
drawing diagonal lines from corner to corner.
5. Install a 1
1
⁄
16
" Diameter Forstner bit (50510, sold separately)
in a Forstner Bit Extender (32937, sold separately) and chuck
the extender in a drill press. Secure one of the blank sections
(“X” end up) in a vise or clamp. Make sure that the blank is
perfectly perpendicular to the drill press table, and center it
under the bit.
6. Set the drill press speed to 500 rpm and slowly drill the
hole down the center of the blank, stopping 1/8" short
of the bottom.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to drill out the center of the other
blank section.
8. Cut away the 1/8" left at the closed end of each blank section
to expose the hole. Make sure that each section will remain
slightly longer than the tube it will hold.
Excessive heat buildup during drilling
could lead to cracking of the blank sections. To minimize
heat buildup, drill about 1/4"-1/2" at a time, regularly backing
out the bit to clear the chips. Also, stop 1/8" short of the end
of the blank sections to prevent blowout.
1
1
⁄
16
" Diameter Forstner bit (50510, sold separately)
Forstner Bit Extender (32937, sold separately)
2" x 2" x 6" Blank (min.)
Pen Mandrel
Pro Pen Turning Mandrel, #2 Morse Taper (49514, sold separately)
Pro Pen Turning Mandrel, #1 Morse Taper (44309, sold separately)
Adjustable Pen Mandrel, #2 Morse Taper (48377, sold separately)
Adjustable Pen Mandrel, #1 Morse Taper (44341, sold separately)
Cigar Humidor Bushings (44341, sold separately)
Quick-Set Epoxy
SUPPLIES NEEDED
Upper Tube
Top Cap
Hygrometer Collar
Platform (foam
disk underneath)
Lower Tube
Coupler Ring
Bottom Cap
