Nib out too far...help!

[yorkie]

So, I'm working on a graduate style pen and got the nib extended just shy of how far out I like it, then I press it a little more and now it's out too far! Argh!!

Anyone know how I can push the nib/twist mechanism back in just a fraction? about 1/16 inch.

Thanks a lot.

 

[MarkD]

Hopefully you have a set of transfer punches. Find one that fits inside the transmission, hold the barrel in one hand and hit the punch with a hammer to remove the nib. Now find the largest punch that fits in the nib end of the tube and use it to press the transmission back out.

 

[Justturnin]

for something like that a Pipe Clamp or some other clamp with a Screw clamp would do nice. A Screw will give you more control as opposed to a vice that uses leverage that gives all of a sudden.

 

[yorkie]

Thanks. I wasn't sure if the transmission would go back up or if it was just a one-way and you would destroy it by trying to force it in the wrong direction.

Hopefully you have a set of transfer punches. Find one that fits inside the transmission, hold the barrel in one hand and hit the punch with a hammer to remove the nib. Now find the largest punch that fits in the nib end of the tube and use it to press the transmission back out.

 

[MarkD]

Thanks. I wasn't sure if the transmission would go back up or if it was just a one-way and you would destroy it by trying to force it in the wrong direction.

The transmission is pressed in so it can usually be pressed back out without a problem. Especially if you don't need to move it much.

Good Luck!

 

[MarkD]

BTW...here is a link to a thread which talks about buying ( or making ) a simple jig for setting slimline transmissions to the correct depth ( or very close to it ).
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f30/lenght-slimline-transmission-installation-jig-95213/

 

[thewishman]

There is also a low-tech method - don't screw the refill in all the way.

 

[yorkie]

Now that's a bloody good idea!

There is also a low-tech method - don't screw the refill in all the way.

 

[ed4copies]

Now that's a bloody good idea!

There is also a low-tech method - don't screw the refill in all the way.

That "wishman" is more than just another pretty face!!! (thankfully:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin

 

[thewishman]

I use it as a selling point. "You can adjust how far the nib extends by screwing the refill in or out."

It always gets a good response from customers.