The Pen Museum
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The videos are currently out of print
Fountain Pen Repair Videos
These videos are essential for anyone wanting to
repair their own pens.
Arthur Twydle, one of the world's leading experts in
fountain pen repair, is The Pensmith. Jim Marshall of 'The Pen & Pencil Gallery' is
the Host and Question Master.
Question each movement as a pen is repaired. Answer,
explain and demonstrate in a relaxed, informal way. These are the criteria adopted on both
of these two-hour videos.
The Fountain Pen Repair Video - Part 1
Arthur demonstrates how to disassemble that old pen (without
breaking it). Includes removal of the old sac, general cleaning and replacement of faulty
parts on both lever and button-filled pens.
Safe extraction of the nib and feed. Inspection and cleaning.
Refit or replace if necessary to the correct gauge limits.
Moulding of the nib and feed under heat to ensure correct ink
flow.
Paper test, writing test and correct filling procedure.
At every stage Jim questions Why? How? When? Arthur demonstrates
the How and explains the Why and When.
The Fountain Pen Repair Video - Part 2
Part 2 provides information on more complex pens and
divides into six sections.
Parker Vacumatic - Arthur demonstrates how to disassemble a
Vacumatic. He explains the internal parts and how the pen functions. Also shows removal of
the old diaphragm and replacement of new to make a serviceable pump, plus the usual nib
fitting and testing.
Parker 51 - The world's most famous writing instrument is
repairable like any other. Once mastered, it is a pussycat and the repair man's dream.
Parker 61 - The 1960's successor to the 51. Parker pens get
prettier and easier to repair.
Sheaffer Touchdown - With materials more brittle than Parker's,
see how to handle these when replacing 'O' rings, gaskets and washers.
Sheaffer Snorkel - Probably the world's most complicated pens
with the record number of parts. Ignore the correct procedures at your peril. No shortcuts
here.
Onoto - One pen - two repairs. See it done the hard way and the
easy way - but see it done properly.
Cost: £25 each or £40 per pair (plus post &
packing)
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