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I have a Deluxe (LK) that I am trying to remove section from. It is pretty stubborn, but I am not forcing it hard, yet. The body on the thing is almost perfect, without any sign of posting wear, so I don't want to mess this one up. I assume that the section removes right below the metal threads. It is body colored, and appears to be the same material as the body. I know this stuff is a bit softer, so I am afraid to mess it up. Is the section threaded, or is it a slip fit? If threaded, which way do the threads run. I am gently trying to twist back and forth, and wiggle a bit until I get some movement, but so far there is none. Is this material averse to being soaked? Warm water, or any additives okay? If anybody has a picture on hand of one of these apart, I would appreciate seeing it. It is a neat pen, and I want to bring it back to its former glory.

 

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Dave

Too young for Medicare, too old for women to care.

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I have a Deluxe (LK) that I am trying to remove section from. It is pretty stubborn, but I am not forcing it hard, yet. The body on the thing is almost perfect, without any sign of posting wear, so I don't want to mess this one up. I assume that the section removes right below the metal threads. It is body colored, and appears to be the same material as the body. I know this stuff is a bit softer, so I am afraid to mess it up. Is the section threaded, or is it a slip fit? If threaded, which way do the threads run. I am gently trying to twist back and forth, and wiggle a bit until I get some movement, but so far there is none. Is this material averse to being soaked? Warm water, or any additives okay? If anybody has a picture on hand of one of these apart, I would appreciate seeing it. It is a neat pen, and I want to bring it back to its former glory.

 

Thanks,

Dave

 

It is not threaded. BUT dont use heat!... This plastic breaks easily with heat. Soaking is OK. Perhaps soapy water might help overcome the friction.

I believe that there is some shrinkage of the body that may cause this....

 

Here is a photo:

 

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/azavalia/estiemetalcap-001.jpg

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Thanks.

 

I will keep working it over slowly. I have the pen like the one on the left side of your picture. (Great pictue by the way) I will try room

temperature water, and see if that helps.

 

Thanks again,

Dave

Too young for Medicare, too old for women to care.

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