I recently moved and had not turned a pen for several months. a couple of weeks ago i decided to turn one (a wall street using bacote end grain). It turned out beautiful except for one thing. I had forgotten how to assemble it. Being the "MAN," I did not refer back to the intructions. I got CA glue on the mechanism so the pen will not operate nor can I replace the cartridge. Color me "dumb-dumb." Does anyone have an idea how i might break the glue bond without damaging the pen?
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Woodlvr
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Have you tried using some of the De-Bonder? I am not sure how well it works on the pens but it sure helps get your fingers loose after you glue them together. I hope that this helps. Woodcraft sells it if you are near one.
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JimGo
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You could also try giving <u>just</u> the transmission (and the end of the refill) a quick bath in Acetone.
Jerryconn
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what he said [
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Randy_
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It might take more than a quick bath.......may require a good soaking?? And if that doesn't work, CA will soften up at between 200° and 300°. Try putting it in an oven set at about 250°. I don't think it will hurt the wood; but you may need to redo the finish..... sure hope it is not an acrylic blank??
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