toyotaman
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I need to take a Jr. Gent pen apart. Has anyone done one of these before and if so are they a pain to do? Thanks
I need to take a Jr. Gent pen apart. Has anyone done one of these before and if so are they a pain to do? Thanks
I have found that nut drivers fit the tubes quite well. Just whack the handle with a hammer till the parts fall off. Harbor freight sells punch sets also. They are cheap and work well.
Not too difficult, I use transfer punches that I got from harbor freight. Unscrew the mechanism, use a punch that will go in. Hold tightly and smack the punch sharply with a small striking tool I usually use a hardwood stick. I will take several sharp raps, I hold over a plastic bucket to catch the tip when it comes out. Turn over select a punch to fit the tube and repeat. similar for cap, remove top first then band. Note on first punch make sure the punch sets against the side of the tube and on top of the part that is pressed into the tube. I disassembled a number of different kinds of pen, usually because I don't like the way it lined up. If you don't have transfer punches, I have used drill bits and use the butt end. Punches are better! Good luck!
I have the Harbor Freight punch set and they work well but how do you hold the tube with out messing up the finish? Do those vice grips that PSI sells work well? Has anyone tried them? Does anyone besides PSI offer them? Inquiring minds what to know.
You can also invest in a small bag of balloons. The balloon part catches the part and the rubber top allows you a better grip on the body of the pen.
Yes, this IS my idea, no I did not read it somewhere, yes it does work.:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
I have the Harbor Freight punch set and they work well but how do you hold the tube with out messing up the finish?
Do those vice grips that PSI sells work well? Has anyone tried them? Does anyone besides PSI offer them?
You can also invest in a small bag of balloons. The balloon part catches the part and the rubber top allows you a better grip on the body of the pen.
Yes, this IS my idea, no I did not read it somewhere, yes it does work.:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
You can also invest in a small bag of balloons. The balloon part catches the part and the rubber top allows you a better grip on the body of the pen.
Yes, this IS my idea, no I did not read it somewhere, yes it does work.:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: