Cigar Pen and Pencil Assembly Guide

This Cigar Pen and Pencil Assembly Guide is written with the Rotur kits in mind but can be used as a general guide for most types of kits.

Kit Features

• 24 Kt. gold plated with epoxy coating.
• Smooth twist operation.
• Pen and Pencil designed with similar components as a matching set.
• Heavy weight, elegant design.
• Pencil uses a quality, german “SCHMIDT” 0.5mm lead mechanism.
• Pen uses Parker type ballpoint refill.
• Overall length: 5-5/8″.

 

Required Accessories

• 7mm Long Mandrel.
• 3 Pc. Pen Bushing Set
• 10mm Drill Bit
• Optional 10mm Barrel Trimmer.
• 2 Part Epoxy Glue or Insta-Cure (cyanoacrylate)

 

 

 

Preparing the Blanks

• Cut 3/4″ square blank to the length of the brass tube (add 1/16″ for squaring off).
• Drill a 10mm centre hole through the length of the blanks.
• Spread glue over the tube and insert the tube into the blank with a twisting motion to spread the glue evenly inside. Centre the tube inside the blank.
• When the glue dries, square the ends of the blank. Use a 10mm barrel trimmer or a belt/disc sander to trim the wood down flush to the end of the brass tube.

Turning the Blanks

• Place the stop bushing or 7mm spacer bushings onto the mandrel hand tight.
• Place the longer cap bushing, widest diameter first onto the mandrel.
• Slide on the shorter upper blank and place the centre bushing, widest diameter first, onto the mandrel.
• Slide on the longer lower blank and follow with the shorter tip bushing.
• Thread on the lock nut hand tight and bring the tail stock snug with the mandrel. Do not over tighten as it could damage the mandrel.
• Slide the stop bushing towards the blank, adjusting to remove spaces.
• Tighten the set screw and tighten the lock nut.
• Using a lathe chisel, turn the blank down flush with the bushings. Taper the ends of the blanks (see diagram B for a suggested profile) to conform with cap and tip bushings.
• Finish the blank with sandpapers of gradually higher grits and then your choice of polish or waxes.

Pen Assembly – Upper Barrel

Note: In most cases, tip and clip/coupler parts will be furnished assembled, make sure it is assembled tightly.

• Pen Assembly – Upper Barrel.
• Press clip/coupler assembly into the tapered end of the barrel.
• Place the gold disc over the centre band and press towards the opposite side.

Pen Assembly – Lower Barrel

• Press tip assembly into the tapered (smaller) end of the barrel.
• Press the coupling, recessed end in first, towards the opposite end.
• Place the refill with spring inside the barrel.
• Screw the twist mechanism over the refill onto the coupler to the end.

Pen Assembly – Final Assembly

• Engage both barrels. Slide the twist mechanism inside until parts are connected.
• The pen operates by twisting the two halves to extend or retract to refill.

Pencil Assembly

• Line up finished parts according to diagram E.
• Press clip/couple assembly into the tapered end of the upper barrel.
• Unscrew the upper black sleeve of the pencil mechanism from the brass coupler. Remove the couple from the mechanism.
• Press the brass coupler, short extension end in first, into the un-tapered end of the lower barrel.
• Press the tip assembly into the opposite end of the barrel.
• Press the clip/coupler assembly into the tapered end of the barrel.
• Place the disc over the extension of the centre band. Press this assembly into the opposite end of the upper barrel.
• Engage the upper and lower barrels until the gap is closed.
• The pencil operates by twisting the upper barrel gently clockwise, until a click is heard. Continue to twist to attain the desired lead extension.
• To retract the lead twist the barrel clockwise and hold. Push the lead back in.