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Thread: Pen disassembly and refill
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28th August 2009, 04:01 PM #1
Pen disassembly and refill
I haven't been into turning pens for long however the one that I use daily has run out of ink. The kit that I used was the cheapie set from Carbatech where you get about 5 sets for $15 or so.
How does one go about dissassembling these pens and replacing the infill. I must say though that these pens don't last very long.
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28th August 2009, 04:14 PM #2
need a pickie of the pen, but i am guessing that it is a slimline type of pen in which case the top and bottom halves should just pull apart and the ink refill can then be unscrewed, which would be the black plastic thingy that you can see
if not then post a pickie so that we can see the type of pen you have
MIK
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28th August 2009, 04:40 PM #3
Thanks, MIK. It is a slimline type. Didn't realise that they came apart so easily, just tried it now.
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28th August 2009, 04:46 PM #4
No worries, we all aim to please
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28th August 2009, 05:53 PM #5
If I were you I'd trot down to the newsagent and buy some good quality Parker (or similar known name brand) refills. Instead of the ones that come with the kits.
Try one in your daily user and you'll be surprised at the difference.
Once you start making good quality pens, you'll probably end up replacing all the refills when you assemble and end up with a drawer full of the cheapies. But that's OK... there's always someone who'll try to grind down your price to under cost, so why waste a good refill on them?
- Andy Mc
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28th August 2009, 06:05 PM #6
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29th August 2009, 08:18 PM #7
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31st August 2009, 09:00 AM #8
I have not had a problem with the cheap refills my first pen is still going and I have not replaced the refill. Yes i do not use it every day but it does get a good flogging on a regular basis. Admittedly it was made by Dayacom and not the cheaper slims that have hit the market.
Cheers Rum Pig
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