Where To Find A Replacement Section For Metal Pen?

[Synnove]

I've a Wahl green GF pen (4 3/8") with the metal section. The section is in excellent condition (no rubber poking out of the end), but has a couple problems: at some point in this pens life, the section was reamed out to accept a Skyline feed and nib, additionally, the portion of the section where the inc sack attaches is cracked.

 

I doubt the crack can be fixed permanently (RonZ took a crack at it previously and the crack returned so...), and because the Skyline nib is so big for this #2 pen, the sides of the nib touch the inner cap causing leakage.

 

As I see it, there are two options (with one of those options really being two options):

 

1a: hire someone to ream out the majority of the rubber from the section metal, bond in a new piece of BHR, and ream it out for a smaller nib and feed (if that's even possible).

 

1b: hire someone to create a new section out of BHR (as seen on many Wahl Metal pens).

 

2: hunt for a green section and hope it will friction fit in this pen.

 

Does anyone know of individuals who could either be contracted for this work or have a section to sell?

[FarmBoy]

You want to make a stepped sleeve that includes a new sac nipple, bore the existing section to take the sleeve and glue it in place. Make sure you have the nib and feed before you make the sleeve.

Edited February 26, 2017 by FarmBoy