Broken Section Replacement

[watchin]

Sadly enough, some Esterbrook sections become brittle over time. Even being as careful as one can be, the removal of a brittle section is a gamble you take (because you only know how brittle it is when it crumbles between your fingers). Since a broken section is really not an item you can repair easily it is probably best to find a replacement part. The confusion is that not all Estie sections are the same size. Obviously the bigger barrel is going to take a bigger section. The transitional Esties and the dollar Esties sometimes interchange but again, there are different models of the dollar pens.

I have a really nice dollar pen that is smaller in size than others I have and it has a cracked, fragile section that needs to be replaced. The inside diameter of the threaded end of the barrel is .325 in diameter and I cannot find any sections that will fit it. I can turn one down but that would be my last resort.

Does anyone know who might have some spare sections for sale with a known size (in inches)? I have several Esties that would be awesome pens if they had new sections to install.

One thing I have found is that there is no real standard on section diameter. Any Estie parts people here that can help me?

Thanks.

-William-

[Gobblecup]

I completely understand your plight. I have a transitional that needs a new section badly but there isn't anyone around to sell new sections. It would be a godsend if somebody were to produce small ammounts of jewels and sections for the discerning Esterbrook collector.

[watchin]

I would buy a bag of assorted new jewels and also assorted sections. Or, if someone wants to they can send me that bag of parts for Christmas. Either way, it would make me very happy.

-William-

 

 

[Truppi327]

IIRC, there are two sizes of Esterbrook sections. Those that fit and those that don't fit.

 

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[FarmBoy]

IIRC, there are two sizes of Esterbrook sections. Those that fit and those that don't fit.

Exactly.

 

There is a lot of variation in the section sizes and several different profiles. I stopped sending people sections as bare parts because most of the time the section didn't fit the barrel it was intended for.

 

In general there are J sections, SJ/LJ sections ad then sections for dollar pens and purse pens. Not all created equal in the size department.

 

T

[watchin]

I use a caliper micrometer and try to closely match the two. I am fine with an oversize section but too small is frustrating. Shellack buildup is one way to build up the collar but somehow I think in fifty years someone is going to be cussing at my spirit. I heard somewhere that a thin strip of paper (actually cut from the edge of a dollar bill) was a common fix at one time for loose sections. Anyone ever hear of this?

-William-

[watchin]

I have noticed that the larger J size sections will interchange nicely with the three ribbed transitional pens. So, if you have some of the three ribbed transies needing a section and an extra J size, give it a try. Be gentle though. I check the sizes with a caliper micrometer first to make sure it doesn't 'feel' like it is going together and then hear that heartbreaking 'crack'.

-William-