Notice: This video is not attempting to instruct and in any other way teach Pen-repair. Pen-repair requires much more knowledge, experience, and talent than can be gained in 1 or even 10 videos. Be safe, and don't do anything to your pens unless you're confident you have the experience/knowledge to be doing so. Also, remember to have fun too! Fountain pens are a hobby for all of us!
As always, I'd love it if you'd drop me a comment and let me know what you think of this video.
777 - Tyler Dahl
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Yes, informative!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Where'd you get the nib block please?
Dave
Hey Dave!
ReplyDeleteThe nib block can be bought from multiple people. Do a google search on the following:
Tryphon Pen Parts
Woodbin.ca
I like both of these companies but they each have their ups and downs. Tryphon is a but slow on responding (like 1-2 weeks slow...). Woodbin is in Canada. I prefer Woodbin, they have outstanding customer service and shipping isn't that bad.
Glad this was informative!
Regards,
777 - Tyler Dahl
Doh!
ReplyDeleteGreat for those in the US of A!
UK suppliers offer simpler steel ones, less holes,
less choice.
Dave
If you're not doing a huge array of pen then you really don't need one with a dozen holes. My 4 hole block served me for almost a year before I advanced to a bigger one. Most people will neither need or want one with more than 4-6 holes.
ReplyDeleteThere is always the option making one yourself. I've heard that making one out of wood and then fitting it with a steel plate on top works very well. All you need is wood, a strip of metal plating, a saw, drill, and screws. Of course, it sounds easier than it really is I'm sure... :)Regards,777 - Tyler Dahl
Wow nice array of tools! That's one of the reason why I'll never get into pen repair: too many tools required, not to mention the expertise which, for me, is zero. How long have you been repairing pens Tyler, and what got you into it? Might be a subject for an article...
ReplyDeleteHey again, good to hear from you as always!
ReplyDeleteI've been repairing pens for over a year now and I'll tell you it's a growing process. I seem to have a knack for working with small things so I've learned at a highly accelerated level. As far as what got me into it, well, I think I shall save that for tomorrows post. You've got a good idea. A "what started it all" type of post would be nice!
Regards,
777 - Tyler Dahl
Great video, Tyler! I think I have almost as many tools as you, but I haven't delved into Parker Vacumatic repairs yet.
ReplyDeleteOne question for you: do you apply a bit of pure talc on the sacs that you have replaced? I didn't see any talc in the video. Just curious...
Glad you liked the video! Yea, I forgot the talc... I actually didn't do all my tools, just the basic ones. My power tools and some other specialty items were left out.
ReplyDeleteBut yes, I always dust in pure talc for my new sacs (or old ones if they're still good...).
Regards,
777 - Tyler Dahl :)