[bdick05]

I've been collecting ink pens for years and run across many nice ones that are in need of repair. I've had a few repaired/refurbished and would like to try my hand at it. I'm close to retirement and it would be a nice "little" hobby for me.

Can any one out there, be so kind as to, send me a link or two to sites that can assist me? I have the books, the desire and the inventory. I just need the tools.

Thanks,
Richard


PS: I'm not stepping on anyone's toes and trying to take away business, this is something I want to try and see if I'm any good at it.

[gross]

There are several places you might find the tools you need. My favorite place to pick up such items is Pendemonium http://www.pendemonium.com/ . Hope this helps.

[icardoth]

Some sites I've found about it:

http://www.richardsp...ories/tools.htm
http://www.tryphon.it/catalogo.htm
http://mainstreetpens.com/articles.htm

[ianpwilliamson2]

Hi Richard,

Most tools for basic repairs can be made yourself or adapted quite easily from common DIY tools. For instance two of the 'must have' tools IMHO are a knockout block and a pair of section grips. A traditional knockout block is simply a block of hard wood with holes of various diameters drilled through it, this can be improved by screwing an anvil plate of 1/8" aluminum ( with corresponding holes) to the impact face - probably about 30 minutes work. The section grips can be made from a pair of slip grips with the jaws ground flat and pieces of rubber hydraulic pipe slipped over them - probably about another 30 minutes work. I would suggest that this would be your best way forward until you decide that you enjoy pen repair.

If you wish to make the investment in professional tools then the companies mentioned in previous posts will take very good care of you. If you live in the UK or mainland Europe then I can help you out.

Ian
www.cathedralpens.co.uk
www.ukpenshows.co.uk
www.wesonline.org.uk