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Has anyone ever removed just the nib itself from the screw in nib/feed, and inserted a non Estie nib in it's place? If so, how is it done?

 

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You can knock out the feed and nib with a flat punch and a block which has a hole punched in it that is big enough for the nib to fit inside but smaller than the screw part of the assembly. Then just fit the nib on the feed and push both back in place. I made a knock out block with a 2 inch thick piece of wood which had a tight grain.

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Yes, it is the same as any other nib for the most part. Sometimes the thin collar can break, but heat helps and it you take it apart, you must be looking for spare parts and should have extra parts!

 

I find that a set of "Transfer Punches" are perfect for this and many other uses. Harbor Freight sells them for under $10 a set. Very handy to have!

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Thanks! I'm in the process right now of making a knockout block, wasn't sure if it would work with one of these or not.

 

 

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Before you get carried away hitting things, early Re-New Points had the collar held in place with a small pin. This was replaced by the divot you see just above the threads on the collar of most Renew Points. You can sometimes use heat to soften the collar and get it off without damage.

 

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Before you get carried away hitting things, early Re-New Points had the collar held in place with a small pin. This was replaced by the divot you see just above the threads on the collar of most Renew Points. You can sometimes use heat to soften the collar and get it off without damage.

 

Good luck.

 

Thanks for that caution, I'll check mine before bashing away at it. :D

 

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Well, I did it, and didn't break anything! Unfortunately, although the new nib looked just right off the pen, it was a little too flat to seat well on the feed, too much air between feed and underside of nib. Too bad, because that nib is a very good writer and easily available.

 

Note to Lee--- The nib I tried was the small Heritage from Lou. Looked like a perfect fit.... but so it goes.

 

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Woops, I could of saved you some time there Dan... I have already tried one of Lou's nibs in an Estie! Don't give up though, I do have one of his nibs in an old Morrison that was so modified that I even converted it to a "kit pen" converter with a screw in Jr. series innards! I used the original section, drilled and tapped it to fit the Jr. feed,nib, and collar and then drilled the section a bit to fit the OD of the converter.

 

PS... I have a OBB Mont-Blanc 14k nib in a Parker Vacumatic while the nib is out to be re-tipped. ;)

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Lee---I just restored a couple of eBay refugees with Lou's nibs tonight. Both pens had the same visualated section, same funky band and very similar but slightly different clips. Must have been private labeled, but manufactured by the same company. One is a Colby, the other a Signet. Tehy are both good lookers, now will write equally well.

 

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Would love some info on 'Lou's Nibs'. Seems I am not aware of this source.

 

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Gerry---Lou is Lou Metcalf, a mamber here, but a more frequent poster on the IAP penturners forum, known as DC Bluesman over there. He has custom made German (not IPG) upgrade steel or 18K gold nibs in the two sizes to fit the currently available FP kits. The nibs I referred to are the smaller sized, which are interchangeable with Pelican 200-400 series nibs. He also sells pens, ink, and other accessories. Great person to work with. Here is a link to get in touch with him. No connection other than satisfied customer.

 

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Thanks a bunch Dan.

 

I also have an ulterior motive - a friend is getting more seriously into the turning and making of pens, and was looking for sources of nibs. He's already contacted Bock - but the set-up cost is breathtaking.... ;)

 

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By the way, I have replaced quite a few nibs on Estie units. Don't ask why since it isn't probably an economic move... the replacement points are so affordable after all...

 

The collars need to be heated to soften the indentation that holds them in place. Watch out for the pinned ones. ;-)

 

Don't forget to re-indent them on reassembly.

 

I would love to hear from anyone that has a supply of collars. Or nibs. Or feeds. ;-)

 

If anyone has busted nib units I can salvage parts from I'd like to hear from you. Gladly pay shipping. Perhaps a little more...

 

Regards,

 

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