disassembly

[GBusardo]

I think I am missing something. When taking apart a pen, what does everyone use to secure the blank? I ruined one previously and I am thinking about taking apart another one. Is the answer right in front of my face? Also. does every one slide something under the clip?

Thanks

 

[mrcook4570]

I use my left hand to hold the blank

 

[jthompson1995]

What Stan said, sometimes with that non-slip shelf liner if the blank's hard to grip. A bunch of nice gentle but firm taps and it will come out just fine.

 

[clewless]

Naw, those guys aren't in their right minds[]. I put it in my right hand, but wrap it in the rubber shelf liner so it doesn't slip...oh, be prepared to cuss when you hit the top of your hand by mistake...DAHIKT[][]

 

[mick]

I'm with Joe, I hold the pen barrel in my the right hand and tap it with a small hammer held inmy left hand...the real right hand......lol

 

[DCBluesman]

Ok...I'll hold the pen in my left hand, and when I nod my head, you SMACK it!. [] You've gotta be real danged old to remember Curly, Larry and Moe's routines.

 

[gerryr]

Geez Lou, quit making me feel so old.

But, the only time I slide something onto the clip is when I know it's pretty tight, like in Olympias.

 

[Geo in Winnipeg]

I remember them Lou. I hold the pen with my right hand and smack the punch with a small hammer - make sure you take off any rings. I also slide a plastic drinking straw over the clip.

P.S. a non-slip router blanket works pretty good for catching flying finials and nibs DAMHIKT []

 

[Jerryconn]

What all the other Lefties Said![]

 

[fiferb]

Wrapping the blank with a rubber band will also help you hold onto the blank, regardless of which hand you use to hold it.

 

[mick]

Seems we have lots of lefties here!!

 

[alamocdc]

Gary, I wrap mine up in an old neoprene mouse pad and hold it by hand like most of the others. Just be careful with your aim![]

 

[GBusardo]

Thanks, i got some good ideas and a good laugh []

 

[ctEaglesc]

IT was said earlier but make SURE you take off any rings you have on the hand that is gripping the blank regardless whether you are using a rubber pad or not(DAMHIKT)

 

[GBusardo]

Thanks Eagle, I didnt know if that was part of the Three Stooges routine or not, but it makes sense!!

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

Nyuk! Nyuk! Nyuk! [B)]