Wahl Oxford Section Removal

[Moonraker]

I've been looking around and I can't seem to find a "how to" for removing the section of this Wahl-oxford lever filler.

 

I attempted to operate the lever and a big crunchy sound came from the bowels. May be 70 year old ink in there! I need to inspect inside.

 

Thank you Obi Wahl Kenobis, you are our only hope...

 

[LBpens]

There is nothing special about this pen, so your best bet is to google fountain pen repair or perhaps fountain pen section removal. You will find lots there.

[Wahlnut]

Its a friction fit section, So, Soak, heat and twist/pull it out. If you use section pliers, be careful not to torque the section out of line or you could crack the barrel on the way out. Otherwise Lynn's advice to git er done by a pro is not a bad idea. A new sac job from most is about $30-35. But its not too tough. Heat at about 150 degrees will usually do the trick.

[Moonraker]

Thanks Wahlnut! I actually found a good article online about a restoration job for a similar pen. Sure enough, soaked it in warm/hot water for about 5 minutes and pulled it right out.

 

Not having section pliers I wrapped a few turns of leather around the section and used regular pliers with a gentle touch. It worked like magic!

 

The old sac came out in one piece too! Lucky.

 

I have the new sac ordered and this puppy should be writing in no time!

 

I'll post the finished product here soon!

[kharrisma]

Moonraker, I just scored an identical Oxford with a Select-O-Point "C" nib from the 'bay. Great news about the ease of section removal! What sac does it take? I have a number of 16's on hand; maybe I'm in luck!

Edited August 19, 2014 by kharrisma

[Wahlnut]

#20 or 19 if the plastic barrel has shrunk a bit.

[kharrisma]

Thanks, Wahlnut; I ordered an assortment (#s 17, 18, 19, 20), and the 19 seemed the best fit on the nipple, so 19 it is! It's a nice writer, though not much line variation for a "flexible"; barely a semi-flex at best. Can't beat a nice vintage flexy Skyline for flexible writing experience!

Edited September 11, 2014 by kharrisma