Die for Bock #6 nib - 7.9m x 0.6

[HugeElvis]

I have a tap for the Bock #6 nibs and have occasionally messed up the plastic threads on the nib unit. I thought it would be convenient to try and run the nib unit through the die to see if I could repair the threads. I can't find a die of the Bock nib dimensions. Not a huge problem, but I would like to own one.

If it's horribly expensive, its not worth the trouble, but thought I would ask here.

Thank you.

Just because I can, here is a photo of a pen I just made to match a book cover

 

[Jarod888]

So, several years ago the dies were available during a group buy. There also used to be a vendor, I believe it was silverpenparts who sold the dies. Unfortunately, those are no longer available.

Theoretically, if you had access to a metal lathe, milling machine and the skills you could make a die.

Realistically, it would probably be cheaper to order the die from tapco. It would probably be 400$ +, but maybe you could gauge interest in a group buy. I bet there would be some folks interested and if you could get the order quantity up to 12 or more, the cost would be far more reasonable.

 

[mredburn]

I will check to see if I have a die left. I do have some oddball stuff left over.

 

[Sugar Creek Pen Co.]

If you have the tap, maybe use it to make a tool from aluminum or brass. If you are just "cleaning" up the existing threads it might be enough.
Thread the nib unit into the tool to help clean the threads.

 

[HugeElvis]

Thanks for the replies.
I may try to cut a die in brass today.
MrRedburn. If you have one, I'll probably buy one.
$400 is more than I want to spend for a nice to own tool

 

[mredburn]

I have searched and I do not have one.

 

[HugeElvis]

I cut a die using the tap and brass block. It worked great and I chased the threads on a boggered nib and it restored the threads.