Parker 51 Demi Dilemma

[Cryptos]

Okay, here's the deal.

 

I have a Parker 51 demi in teal that was gifted to me by another FPN member. Unfortunately there is a small hairline crack in the hood just above the metal ring, so it tends to seep ink a bit. There is also a very small but similar crack in the barrel just below the metal ring, but this one has no effect on function.

 

The question is: what do I do with this? I am unable to effect repairs and wouldn't know how in any case, and I have been unable to source a new hood anywhere - especially with the additional problem of getting a colour match. The pen writes very nicely and I like it very much. However, I cannot use it like this, it is simply taking up space, and I don't want to spend a fortune on repairs as I may as well get another demi (I wish!). My original intention, before I found the crack, was to put this up as a Pay it Forward. I cannot do that now.

 

Suggestions please!

[northlodge]

Sounds like you need to source a replacement hood (and barrel?). Of course that means you are not restricted to the original colour as any matching hood and barrel would do.

 

If the rest of the pen is in good condition then it will have value as spare parts if you did not wish to go down the above route.

[Cryptos]

Of course, but as I say I don't want this to cost so much that it becomes too expensive to give away. 'Sides which I haven't seen a demi hood/barrel for sale anywhere and don't know where to find them, hence this thread.

[mitto]

Of course, but as I say I don't want this to cost so much that it becomes too expensive to give away. 'Sides which I haven't seen a demi hood/barrel for sale anywhere and don't know where to find them, hence this thread.

In that case you may repair the barrel and hood cracks using some good transparent adhesive , evening the surface by light rubbing with soft sandpaper after the adhesive dries out and polishing the so repaired parts. I do such repairs on cracks in my pen bodies. Such repairs are hardly noticeable if done with care and patience.

[Cryptos]

I think you are vastly overestimating my aptitude for such actions.

[SockAddict]

I imagine if you put it up as a PIF with full description of the issue, you'd still have plenty of takers, either from people who want to try fixing it themselves, or from those willing to take on the repair bill.

[welch]

Ernesto Soler, at Parker51.com, is a good source for spare parts. He might have a matching demi hood and barrel. I don't know the cost.

 

A glued-together hood might be OK for a PiF, with warning. I have often read that cracks are hard to fix, at least to fix permanently. Writing puts stress on a 51 hood, which is a bit thinner than the barrel.

 

You might post a question to the repairs Q&A. Ron Zorn is among the best restoration / repair specialists.

[Cryptos]

An arrangement has been reached, for which I am thankful.