Disassembling a Vertex Safely

[magpens]

I have a PSI Vertex pen that I want to disassemble and refinish. I can get an appropriately-sized transfer punch up through the nib end. However, I am afraid of damaging the plastic clicker mechanism at the top end.

Does anyone know of any tricks to disassemble this pen safely without damaging the plastic clicker mechanism ?

Or is it possible, after the clicker mechanism has been damaged, to remove it and replace it with a new clicker mechanism ?

Any helpful suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[mikeinco]

I have to take apart a Vertex that the ink cartridge blew up in, ink through out the mechanism, I'm just trying to save the blank. I don't think you can save the click mechanism when you punch it out, let me know if you have any success.

 

[allisnut]

You can grip the upper section in padded vice jaws and wiggle the body free. A little side to side motion will work it loose easily. You may have to use loctite or ca glue to put it back together. The tub will be a loose fit after removing the click section.

 

[Mack C.]

I was going to say there is no way to disassemble a Vertex without damaging the tranny. I've never tried allisnut's method, but I don't make Vertex's anymore because of my opinion.

I will purposefully try his/her method for my own satisfaction!

 

[mikeinco]

Adam, I might try that, but I'm kinda leaning towards just whacking the crap out of it and buy a new kit.:biggrin: