Single Tube Slim Question

[DurocShark]

I've never done one of those so decided last night to tackle one. Turned out well, but I had to use pliers on the nib to pull it apart for refills. Couldn't get enough grip on the nib even with a rubber jar opener.

What have you guys done to loosen the pressfit between the top of the transmission and the upper tube? I can't let a pen out in the wild if the refill can't be replaced without damaging the nib (I wrapped the nib with the above jar opener then used the pliers, but the jaws were sharp and cut through the rubber. blech)

EDIT: Subject should say "Single Barrel Slim Question". Too much snow today...

 

[Russianwolf]

sand the inside of the upper tube, you just want enough grab to engage the tranny.

Still, if I recently lotioned my hands, forget about it.

 

[ROOKIETURNER]

Still, if I recently lotioned my hands, forget about it.

I am not going to say a word.

 

[hunter-27]

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sand the inside of the upper tube, you just want enough grab to engage the tranny.

Still, if I recently lotioned my hands, forget about it.

 

[Russianwolf]

it's either lotion or dry cracked bleeding hands all the time, and that's no fun at all. I'd post a pic of what my fingers look like right now, but wifey took the camera to a friend's party.

 

[Smitty37]

I've never done one of those so decided last night to tackle one. Turned out well, but I had to use pliers on the nib to pull it apart for refills. Couldn't get enough grip on the nib even with a rubber jar opener.

What have you guys done to loosen the pressfit between the top of the transmission and the upper tube? I can't let a pen out in the wild if the refill can't be replaced without damaging the nib (I wrapped the nib with the above jar opener then used the pliers, but the jaws were sharp and cut through the rubber. blech)

EDIT: Subject should say "Single Barrel Slim Question". Too much snow today...

Put a grinding wheel on your dremel and grind down the little nipples toward the end of the transmission. Works great. If the upper barrel seems hard to install it's too tight.

 

[snyiper]

Had the same issues with my hands and found Bag balm to be the cure!!!!

 

[witz1976]

it's either lotion or dry cracked bleeding hands all the time, and that's no fun at all. I'd post a pic of what my fingers look like right now, but wifey took the camera to a friend's party.

Just as well, a pic of your hands with lotion is something I don't need to see...especially first thing in the morning!