Diagram A - Parts List
Seam Ripper Kit #PKSR1 Single Blade #PKSR2 Double Blade (large & small) Kit Features •StyleA-SingleBlade,smallripperwithclip. Reversesintohandleforsafety.•StyleB-DoubleBlade,small&largerippers•Oneendreversesintohandleforsafety.
Required Accessories •7mm,PenMandrel•8mmDrillBit#PKPARK-8MM•8mmBarrelTrimmer(usefrom#PKTRIMKIT)•2pc.BushingsSet#PKFILEBU•2partglue,epoxyorInsta-cure(cyanoacrylate).
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Preparing the Blank•Prepareandcutablankof3/4”orlarger,tothelengthofthebrasstube(add1/16”fortrimming)•Drilla8mmholethroughthecenteroftheblank.•Spreadglueoverthetube,insertintoblankwithatwistingmotiontospreadtheglueevenlyinside.•Centerthetubeinsidetheblank.•Whenglueisdry.Trimtheendsoftheblankflushtothetube.
Small Seam Ripper Retaining Spring Clip
CapTube
3-1/8”
Single Blade - #PKSR1 - A
Large Seam Ripper Small Seam Ripper
Tube
3-1/8”
Retaining Spring Retaining Spring
Double Blade - #PKSR2 - B
Single Blade
Large & Small Blades
Larger Blade
Smaller Blade
Small Blade
Stored Position
Protective Ball
Protective Ball
A
B
Diagram B - Turning the Blank
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HeadstockSpacer Bushings Spacer Bushings
End Bushing(Larger)
End Bushing(Smaller) Lock Nut
Live Center
Mandrel
Tube
Turning the Blank• Place the bushings and blank according to Diagram B.• Use the larger end busing on one end and smaller bushing on the other. • Turn the material into a handle profile. Sand and finish.
AssemblyFor Single style:• Place the clip over the extension of the cap. Press this assembly into the
upper end of the handle with smaller diameter. • Slide the seam ripper assembly in and out to assure a secure fit.• If the spring does not hold properly (i.e. the spring slides into the tube) Take
a que-tip and dip into thin CA glue insert the spring and allow the CA to dry. The spring should now operate properly
For Both Styles:• Squeeze the retaining spring to a small round circle (DO NOT CREASE)
and insert into opening at the ends, Push in, flush to the surface. (Dia. C)• Push the ripper assembly into the hole(s) - For double blade-insert the larger
blade at the end turned with the larger diameter.Insert the smaller blade at the end with the smaller diameter. When not in use, for safety purposes, reverse the ripper to store the blade(s) inside the handle.
ø.440 ø.370
Diagram D - Bushing #PKFILEBU
Diagram C