Full Version: Need to know if this Nib can be Salvaged
As you can see, there is a crack just below the comb. As for the tines, well, if the feed can't be fixed the rest won't matter.
Another view
If that is a Wearever, Dennis Livley most likely will have a replacement for it...
| QUOTE (OldGriz @ Mar 4 2007, 02:55 PM) |
| If that is a Wearever, Dennis Livley most likely will have a replacement for it... |
Yes, it's a Wearever. Thanks Tom.
On a side note I guess I should have put this post in the Repair Q&A. Is there a way to move it?
First off, congrats on finding a great nib and condolences for the loss. Yes I have a replacement feed & might even have a spare nib floating around to save your pen.
That nib is IMHO one of the coolest ones made by any manufacturer and is unique to Wearever products. It was produced in the late 30's ('36-38ish) up to the mid 40's. It first showed up on the Clear Vue models (Pre Deluxe 100 model)
Very early Deluxe 100 Button filler w/ overlay nib & Clear Vue w/ same nib. Approx 1938 or so. (The section on the Clear Vue is incorrect. It should be visuilated like the D-100)
The nib was designed by Norman E Weigel. (Pat. filed on Feb 20 1934. Pat #1989220) Pretty much Wearever wanted to keep pace with the "big boys" & sell a pen w/ a 14K nib in it. To keep costs down they went this direction. The nib itself is a wafer thin piece of 14K. Approx 1/3 the size & weight of a comparably sized nib. Because it's so thin it is incredibly flexible. But with the addition of the steel frame to give it the support it needs it restricts 95% of the flex the nib has, giving it a soft springy feel to it when you write.
To my knowledge this nib design is unique to Wearever.
Drop me a PM and we can talk about getting your bits replaced.
Dennis
That nib is IMHO one of the coolest ones made by any manufacturer and is unique to Wearever products. It was produced in the late 30's ('36-38ish) up to the mid 40's. It first showed up on the Clear Vue models (Pre Deluxe 100 model)
Very early Deluxe 100 Button filler w/ overlay nib & Clear Vue w/ same nib. Approx 1938 or so. (The section on the Clear Vue is incorrect. It should be visuilated like the D-100)
The nib was designed by Norman E Weigel. (Pat. filed on Feb 20 1934. Pat #1989220) Pretty much Wearever wanted to keep pace with the "big boys" & sell a pen w/ a 14K nib in it. To keep costs down they went this direction. The nib itself is a wafer thin piece of 14K. Approx 1/3 the size & weight of a comparably sized nib. Because it's so thin it is incredibly flexible. But with the addition of the steel frame to give it the support it needs it restricts 95% of the flex the nib has, giving it a soft springy feel to it when you write.
To my knowledge this nib design is unique to Wearever.
Drop me a PM and we can talk about getting your bits replaced.
Dennis
Wow. A little history lesson and possible nib repair. It's a good day.
PM sent.
PM sent.
Just checked my parts box, I happen to have one of these nibs if you need it. Complete with feed and section. PM me if you are interested. ten bucks + postage.
From the looks of the original pictures, the nib just had an aligment problem, it was the feed that was shot. Shouldn't be too hard to fix the alignment if you can get a new feed, though it might not be a move for a begginer.
I also have a spare, attached to a very trashed barrel is anyone is interested.
John
I also have a spare, attached to a very trashed barrel is anyone is interested.
John
| QUOTE (PaulLeMay @ Mar 8 2007, 03:42 PM) |
| Just checked my parts box, I happen to have one of these nibs if you need it. Complete with feed and section. PM me if you are interested. ten bucks + postage. |
Paul,
are the 3 retaingng tabs on the underside of the frame still intact? If so how far out were they bent to get the 14k portion out. I've found that these are pretty much a one "bend" to install them. Any bending of the tabs later to get the nib out and they usually break off.
| QUOTE (Johnny Appleseed @ Mar 8 2007, 07:40 PM) |
| From the looks of the original pictures, the nib just had an aligment problem, it was the feed that was shot. Shouldn't be too hard to fix the alignment if you can get a new feed, though it might not be a move for a begginer. I also have a spare, attached to a very trashed barrel is anyone is interested. John |
John,
Look at the tines on the original pic. one of them is broken off. Send me some pics in a PM of your nib. I'm always interested in these nibs.
Dennis
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| Look at the tines on the original pic. one of them is broken off. |
Oh yea - I see what you mean now. It looked at first as if it was just the difference in angle from the alignement.
I will drop you a line when I get some pics. I have a couple other Wearever parts you might be interested in as well.
John
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| are the 3 retaingng tabs on the underside of the frame still intact? |
I will take a photo of the underside and post it this evening.
| QUOTE (DWL @ Mar 5 2007, 02:25 PM) |
| Very early Deluxe 100 Button filler w/ overlay nib & Clear Vue w/ same nib. Approx 1938 or so. (The section on the Clear Vue is incorrect. It should be visuilated like the D-100) |
First of all, thanks to Paul and John for the input and offers.
Dennis,
I'll be sending the whole pen out tomorrow but I noticed something based off of your photo's. The pen I have is the second pen but with the first pens nib. I have a lever fill with a "clear" nib. Do I have a combo of two styles? I read you post a few times and kept getting a little confused. Please note it's been one of those 12 hr days at work so my brain is kinda like peanut butter right now.
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| Please note it's been one of those 12 hr days at work so my brain is kinda like peanut butter right now. |
Boy do I know that feeling lately
I would just love to see the before & after pictures on this little adventure
Jim
my my, those nibs sure are unusual...with the whole frame thing? What exactly is the function of those nib frames? Do they offer protection?
| QUOTE (EventHorizon @ Mar 9 2007, 01:04 AM) |
Dennis, I'll be sending the whole pen out tomorrow but I noticed something based off of your photo's. The pen I have is the second pen but with the first pens nib. I have a lever fill with a "clear" nib. Do I have a combo of two styles? I read you post a few times and kept getting a little confused. Please note it's been one of those 12 hr days at work so my brain is kinda like peanut butter right now. |
Your pen is correct. Pen 2 in my pic has a later black section and not the proper visuilated one.
The Clear Vue came in 2 styles. The nice one we've been discussing and in an "economy" model with a basic black section and a steel irridium nib (same barrel/cap/clip, just the section & nib are different).
| QUOTE (kissing @ Mar 9 2007, 09:02 AM) |
| my my, those nibs sure are unusual...with the whole frame thing? What exactly is the function of those nib frames? Do they offer protection? |
Yes they are and IMHO one of the coolest nibs in pendom right next to the Wahl adjustable nibs. Both are unique to their parent manufacturers.
The function of the steel frame is to give the "wafer" nib the structural suport it needs to be able to be used. The nib is so small & thin that it's just too flexible, soft & (for lack of a better word) weak to be used by itself.
Dennis
I do have one of these nibs with section that I don't need. Here is a photo of top and bottom. The two tabs that hold the edge of the nib are very intact. I don't see a third tab. I don't need this nib, so if anyone else does it's ten dollars + postage. email me plemay@yahoo.com
| QUOTE (JimStrutton @ Mar 9 2007, 03:55 AM) | ||
Boy do I know that feeling lately I would just love to see the before & after pictures on this little adventure Jim |
No problem on the before and after Jim. I still need to polish my pen but that shouldn't take to long
Well Ladies and Gents, Thanks to Mr. Dennis Lively, I have my Wearever Deluxe back and it works wonderfully. I got it yesterday, inked it this morning and it is now in rotation. 
another
another.......
and another
Thanks Brent. I'm glad your enjoying it. This is probably one of the coolest pens Wearever ever made & the nib is unique to them as well. They are awesome writers to say the least. I hope it serves you well for a long time to come.
Dennis
Dennis
| QUOTE (EventHorizon @ Apr 13 2007, 03:36 PM) |
| another |
PS before anyone says something, yes the feed is set a hair too far forward on the nib. It was necessary to get the flow just right.
Super learning post - thanks to you all.
Regards,
Ruaidhrí
Regards,
Ruaidhrí
Love the happy ending! 
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