I really messed up

[qquake]

In a fit of stupidity, I assembled a Capital Click pen wrong. Somehow, I pressed the threaded coupler threads first into the end of the pen. In the process of trying to disassemble it, I somehow messed up the click mechanism. Now it doesn't retract all the way, and it extends way too far. Any ideas? I'd really like to save it.

 

[keithlong]

You can take the refill and place it in the click mechanism and lightly tap it to drive the click part back in it. I have had success with doing this.

 

[Dieseldoc]

If the Capital Click uses a Schmidt SKM88 click button you can get replacement from Schmidt dealer Richard l greenwald. They have them in black for 7.25 each.

Hope this helps.

 

[magpens]

Sorry you have this problem.

I can't offer a way out of it.

But I am impressed that you document everything so completely with photographs .... even mistakes in assembly !!!

I checked the instructions on the WoodTurningz website ... they say that you should unscrew the plunger before pressing in the cap/clip piece.

Did you do that ? . If not, I can see the potential for bu****ing up the clicker by pressing on the plunger.

Anyway, I hope you can find your way out of this. . Please let us know.

The Capital Click appears to be a nice looking pen, and thanks for making us aware of it.

 

[qquake]

Yes, I removed the plunger. This happened as I was trying to drive the clip/mechanism assembly out of the body. I ended up driving the transfer punch into the white plastic piece.

 

[qquake]

You can take the refill and place it in the click mechanism and lightly tap it to drive the click part back in it. I have had success with doing this.

I'll be darned. It worked! I pressed hard on the tip of the refill until it clicked. Now it retracts all the way. It seems like it extends a little far, but I looked at photos of the other two Capital Click pens I've made, and they stick out a ways too. Maybe not quite as far, but close. Thank you Keith!

 

[magpens]

Good to hear that your pen has been fixed !

It is a very beautiful pen !! . I like the combination of the black hardware with the blank you chose !!

 

[qquake]

I just posted the finished pen in Show Off Your Pens!