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Completed pen blanks. Keep in view for reference while turning letter opener and magnifier so finished shapes are similar.

Remove the blanks from the mandrel. We like to place them into empty kit bags in order to protect them. The blanks should be kept nearby as a shape reference while turning the two remaining blanks.

All components laid out for assembly.

Following the directions included with each kit, lay out the parts in order of assembly. You have invested a great deal of time and effort to get to this point, so don't rush through the assembly process and possibly make a mistake. While the pen press facilitates this process, it is up to you to connect each piece in its proper position.

With 3-1/4" turned blank for magnifier or letter opener on mandrel, measure and mark at 2-0/16" all the way around and trim.

The letter opener and magnifier blanks are drilled, glued, and trued. Each is ready to be mounted on the mandrel using the cap and center bushings. Fill in with extra 7mm bushings. Turn each blank to match ihe shape of the pen and proceed through the various steps for finishing. The trimming process also needs to be repeated on both of these blanks. Mark and measure these blanks at 2-9/16" and trim.

The finished 24-karat sculptured set with pen, letter opener, and magnifier.

Assemble each of the three pieccs in this set. and enjoy your beautiful, handcrafted desk set!

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Finished and trimmed blank on mandrel with brass tube exposed. Remember: Remove the wood only to the brass tube. Do not cul the tube because it is needed for the assembly process.

Gallery of 24-karat sculptured sets.

For questions concerning this article, send a SASE to: Kathy and Scott Griffith, 672 Conowingo Rd., Guarryville, PA 17566: Email: griffduchess © yahoo.com l-

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