Dismantling Jnr Emperor Clip.

[TurnaPen]

I am trying for a closed end Jnr. Emperor with invisible clip, here is how I pulled the clip apart.. Amos
Pictures 1 &2 the clip as is.
pic 3-the three step hole so I could punch out the cap.
pic 4 -the clip in the hole use a thin rod and punch out, pic 5 the end cap out
pic 6 -now a small gap appears on the clip.
pic 7 another jig close to the end of the block a 12.5 mil hole place clip in it. Pic 8 you can see small brass ring within the silver ring
pic 9 I used the end of a 5/16 drill bit and ablock of wood to punch out the brass bit
pic 10 all apart, pic 11 all apart, pic 12 all apart
pic 13 all apart close up, pic 14 all apart close up
pic 15 just to get this!!! and pic 16 and this!!
Amos

 

[BigShed]

Very nifty Amos, well done

 

[GouletPens]

Well hot damn, I've never seen anyone disassemble that clip! I need to spend more time on IAP:wink: Very well done, thank you for the step-by-step pics. I've always been ticked that the finial is NEVER aligned straight with the clip and it's bothered the crap out of me, I never even thought to dismantle it and rebuild it! I'm guessing the whole thing is glued together, not just press-fit, am I right?

 

[TurnaPen]

I think that both Ca and press fit are involved, but a good whack with a piece of wood on the drill bit soon fixed that!!!!!! Amos

 

[Jim15]

Thanks Amos.

 

[workinforwood]

That's very well done, albeit an expensive clip!

 

[hewunch]

It is good to know it can be done, that is for sure. Thanks Amos!

 

[scotian12]

Very well done. Could you add this to the files section for future reference. Thanks Darrell Eisner

 

[cnirenberg]

Amos, well done indeed. Now you must post a photo essay on your sweet invisible clips. You gotta know that was coming. Thanks for posting this.

 

[thewishman]

Who'd have thunk. Thanks for the step-by-step instructions and photos. Very nicely done.

 

[TurnaPen]

Reason why I haven't posted on the "Invisible clips" is because there are two excellent articles in the library on it; but I will photo this time around and maybe put in this section,(beware) I use the laser to cut the clip hole. Amos

 

[glycerine]

Man, you must have more money than me... that's like buying a Ferarri and pulling out the engine! Ok, maybe I'm exaggerating a little.
Good work, let us know how it turns out.

 

[TurnaPen]

I was apprehensive when I did it, but I wanted to give the Closed end Jnr Emp a go, Amos

 

[bracky1]

Filed away for future reference

Thanks for having the gonads to do this and double thanks for taking the time to photograph and post.

 

[Kaspar]

That's a very expensive to kit to be breaking it up and using only part of it. I hate not using all of a mere Junior Gent to make a closed-end, but ...

... very informative, thanks!

 

[GouletPens]

Not all's a waste...you could always use the finial to embellish another pen...

It has my gears turning now. I'm thinking of dismantling a JS2 and making a custom finial for it.

 

[TurnaPen]

I always save left over bits for other projects down the line. Amos

 

[Dai Sensei]

Reason why I haven't posted on the "Invisible clips" is because there are two excellent articles in the library on it; but I will photo this time around and maybe put in this section,(beware) I use the laser to cut the clip hole. Amos

I must admot I'm still a bit confused about how to grind down the clip, when with this type of clip the dia of the "ring" part is close to the outside dia of the pen - ie how do you gind it down without grinding it away?

Cheers

 

[VisExp]

That has to be a bit nerve wracking pounding on that clip!

Amos, would you mind if I copied your images and explanation and prepared a short article for the library?

 

[TurnaPen]

PM sent Kieth. Amos