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I have a Soennecken that has a stubborn knob. I am pretty sure it's the click mechanism, which I have always found difficult and frustrating – enough so that I seldom use the two Soenneckens I have, despite their fabulous nibs.

 

Today when I went to fill it I could barely move the knob at all. So a question: is it okay to put a drop of oil in there to see if it will help the knob move, or is that dangerous for the pen? Does anyone have any advice for me (other than selling the pen, which I definitely think of every time I deal with it!).

 

Thanks!

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tknechtel, I offer only words of encouragement (someone else will doubtless advise you regarding your problem), because these pens are very, very worthwhile! I have three with "click" filler mechanisms (2 x 222 and 1 x 412) and I love them. I have read that the mechanism is not an <easy> repair; but, once fixed, you ought to find them reliable.

 

Good luck! Someone like Azuniga or Raif will respond to you soon, I am certain...

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I use Soennecken frequently and I have had the problem... a drop of thin oil could help and it is not dangerous for the pen.

It is also frequent to forget to pull the knob before turning it, if it is not the case just ignore the phrase but it happens...

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I have a Soennecken that has a stubborn knob. I am pretty sure it's the click mechanism, which I have always found difficult and frustrating – enough so that I seldom use the two Soenneckens I have, despite their fabulous nibs.

 

Today when I went to fill it I could barely move the knob at all. So a question: is it okay to put a drop of oil in there to see if it will help the knob move, or is that dangerous for the pen? Does anyone have any advice for me (other than selling the pen, which I definitely think of every time I deal with it!).

 

Thanks!

I've had a Soennecken 222 with the same problem. Just pull the pen apart, clean the click piston mechanism thoroughly and it will work just fine. My guess is the piston seal shrunk, allowing ink to pile and dry up in the mechanism.

I have a short video in my blog that you could check: https://scottiependoodle.wordpress.com/2017/06/05/disassembly-of-the-soennecken-click-piston-mechanism/

 

Hope this helps.

Yours sincerely,

Scottie Darin

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Hi Tknechtel and all,

The internal spring may become rusty after time , and injecting a small amount of WD 40 effectively helps to regain a vivid filling knob movement.

Pull the filling knob open and inject some oil between the barrel/filling knob, spray in the direction of the filling knob allowing the oil to penetrate towards the spring housing.

A better more direct oiling approach is possible when removing the filler from the barrel, but one needs a dedicated set of pinchers to get the filler out.

FYI attached a few sketches I've made from the mechanism.

Hope this helps

Regards,

Francis

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/Repair%20suggestions%20to%20forum/2018-02-26%2017.51.02.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/Repair%20suggestions%20to%20forum/2018-02-262017.43.37.jpg

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Hi Tknechtel and all,

The internal spring may become rusty after time , and injecting a small amount of WD 40 effectively helps to regain a vivid filling knob movement.

Pull the filling knob open and inject some oil between the barrel/filling knob, spray in the direction of the filling knob allowing the oil to penetrate towards the spring housing.

A better more direct oiling approach is possible when removing the filler from the barrel, but one needs a dedicated set of pinchers to get the filler out.

FYI attached a few sketches I've made from the mechanism.

Hope this helps

Regards,

Francis

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/Repair%20suggestions%20to%20forum/2018-02-26%2017.51.02.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/Repair%20suggestions%20to%20forum/2018-02-262017.43.37.jpg

Thanks for the brilliant drawings!!

Best I've seen thus far!

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Thanks, everyone, and especially Francis! I love how this community shares their amazing knowledge – so generous. Many thanks! (And wish me luck...)

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Ah, yes, this is all very well; but what about my 412, I want to know?

Goude dag, meneer Francis -- heft U deze vergeet? :) (And perhaps it is not quite the same?)

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Ah, yes, this is all very well; but what about my 412, I want to know?

Goude dag, meneer Francis -- heft U deze vergeet? :) (And perhaps it is not quite the same?) Christopher,

Neen, niet vergeten Christopher !

Your 412 features an identical click system, only the external shape of the barrel and filling knob are different.

Best,

Francis

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