Creative Woodworks & crafts 2000-01, страница 54

CORIAN AND ~ WOOD PEN "ST

by Jerry McGuire

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SUPPLIES

Wood: wenge or hardwood of choice*— one piece 5/8" x 1-5/8" x 5-1/2"

Tools: scroll saw with assorted blades; lathe; 3/4" roughing gauge; drill press with 7mm brad point bit and 9/32"-Dia. bullet point bit; 7mm mandrel Corian*—one piece 5/8" x 1-5/8" x 5-1/2" (available from Thruway Lumber, (888) 841-8921) Temporary-bond spray adhesive Sandpaper, assorted grits (including 200-800 grit) Two-part 15-minute epoxy Masking tape Hut 3 Step Pen Wax

Two American Slim Style Solid Clip Pen Kits ** Vise (optional)

*Note: dimensions indicated produce two pens.

**Available from Woodcraft. 210 Wood County Industrial Park,

P.O. Box 1686, Pakersburg, WV26102-1686. 1-800-225-1153

Scroll saw blade

Hardwood

; pieces minute

Corian

Fig. 1. Cut the blank lengthwise in a "jigsaw puzzle" pattern.

Fig. 2. Glue the mating pieces of the corian and wood together.

INSTRUCTIONS

Stack the hardwood and corian one on top of the other and secure with masking tape. With the wood side on top, cut lengthwise in a "jigsaw puzzle" pattern as shown in Fig. 1. Note: make sure that your saw table is set at 90 degrees. Once all cuts have been made, remove tape and glue the mating pieces of corian and wood together using the epoxy (see Fig. 2). Allow to dry for 24 hours.

Drill each piece lengthwise using the 9/32"-Dia. bullet point bit. Follow the assembly instructions included with the pen mechanism, turning the pen blanks on the lathe. Apply finish according to manufacturer's instructions,