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DWL · ***

Repair Questions

PeteWK · Seasoned

Hey Dennis. I'm rather stumped on the LeBoeuf desk pen in one regard. I took the thing down to its elements and discovered that the lever internals are such that the actual lever doesn't return to a flush position through the spring inherent in the mechanism. When you turn it over the lever flops open. Am I dealing with some type of sprung j-bar or whatever they used.

There isn't exactly a well of knowledge about these pens.

PeteWK

DWL · ***

The "lever flop" your experiencing is most likely from the J bar not being adjusted properly.

Pull it back out & check to see if there is a "dip" in the bar where it would sit under the filler lever. If there is just give it a small up/outward bend. If there isn't a dip then give it a very small upward bend to take up the space below the lever. It'll take a little fiddling around but you'll get it in the end.

Let me know how it comes out.
Dennis

PeteWK · Seasoned

I decided to leave well enough alone.� The pen sold on eBay for 480 dollars.� Naturally I revealed the defect, though not much of one.

As for the J-bar, it didn't actually look like one to my eye.�

PeteWK

DWL · ***

Very nice sale my man. Congratulations.

Dennis

PeteWK · Seasoned

I've got a question about Vacumatic repair tools.� How do you feel about the tools sold by the Fountain Pen Hospital?� They sell a couple of them that look very much like the Parker OEM repair tools.� How's their quality?� Do you use that type or the repair block?� Thanks,

Pete

PeteWK · Seasoned

I've got a question about Vacumatic repair tools.� How do you feel about the tools sold by the Fountain Pen Hospital?� They sell a couple of them that look very much like the Parker OEM repair tools.� How's their quality?� Do you use that type or the repair block?� Thanks,

Pete

Newbie

Have question regarding a English Slimlines Parker. Pulled out nib and feed to clean. Noticed a thin reed like sticking out of the pen. Can't tell where supposed to go?

Aussie FP · Seasoned

Dennis,

What sort of tools would you recommend to use when starting out with repairs as a hobby?� My pens are mainly lever fills, but I do have an Onoto with a vacuum rod set up, as explained in my earlier post.

I'd like to acquire some of these specialised instruments to help whittle away some time during the winter nights.

Cheers.

Aussie FP

DWL · ***

Ok a basic list

10X (minimum) magnifier/loupe
small mallett/hammer
set of knock out/pin punches
knock out block
long thin hemostats
set of dental picks
heat gun (MUST have a setting in the 140 degree range)
micromesh buffing boards
simicrome pen polish
buffing cloth
natural hair bristle brush
100% acetone

Handy but not a 100% must have
Ultrasonic cleaner
dremmel/smaller rotary tool
hobby lathe

general supplies
q-tips/cotton swabs
paper towells
nonsudsing amonia
music to work by

If you like I can put together most, if not all of these for you. I used to sell basic fp repair kits a few years ago & probably still have most of these here.

Dennis

Scratch · Experienced

O.K. Dennis,

I just received an old Japanese made pen - plunger type, used but looks in good condition. Has been described as ready to use ... but ... although the end of the plunger will unscrew it cannot be drawn back to take in liquid. I don't want to use excessive force as I don't believe it should be needed. Am I missing something?

Thanks,
� Roger

Scratch · Experienced

Just wanted to bring this one back.

I still haven't been able to loosen up the plunger in the pen mentioned in the last post but I know that water will drip through when the plunger is unscrewed and held inverted. Would soaking the barrel in warm water be a no-no?

Besides trying to find a repairer (I don't know whether the pen is worth spending a lot on - it's a black/brown Master from Japan) can you suggest something worth trying?

Thanks,
�� Roger