Todd in PA
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I've made two kitless pens so far. I'm using Ebonite for the sections. Both times, when I snugged up the nib/feed (Jowo #6), it locks in and won't come out.
The first was on the finished pen and I didn't realize until I went to show someone how it comes apart. I left it in.
Now the one I'm working on grabbed hold on the nib while I was fitting it. I got it off using far too much force. Now the tines are not aligned.
Is this common? Is lubricant required on the threads? Is Vaseline a good choice?
Thanks for feedback,
Todd
The first was on the finished pen and I didn't realize until I went to show someone how it comes apart. I left it in.
Now the one I'm working on grabbed hold on the nib while I was fitting it. I got it off using far too much force. Now the tines are not aligned.
Is this common? Is lubricant required on the threads? Is Vaseline a good choice?
Thanks for feedback,
Todd