1926 Chilton Pneumatic Filler

[enchiridion]

I've a extremely nice Chilton pneumatic filler from 1926. I'm considering replacing the sac. Are there any pitfalls doing so?

regards

[JotterAddict62]

I had one from 1929. when I took the pen apart I was lucky that the sac was still in place [ rock hard ]. All I did then was measure the sac length

 

and then snap it off and then soak the section. While that was happening I was polishing the clip and cap bands.

 

It was a very nice pen to have for the price [ $15 ].

 

At the time I had one pen book that had a few paragraphs on the pen. I did not have any problems with the restoration.

 

Ken

[LukeSkyliner]

I'm a fan of button fillers, but have to agree that this system, when it works, is even smarter. No metal pressure bars to foul, just need a strong index finger and a relatively high level of ink in the bottle. Please make sure that the sac you use is not thicker than normal. These sacs even tend to last a little longer because they deflate evenly instead of being pushed at the same points every time.

[enchiridion]

I had one from 1929. when I took the pen apart I was lucky that the sac was still in place [ rock hard ]. All I did then was measure the sac length

 

and then snap it off and then soak the section. While that was happening I was polishing the clip and cap bands.

 

It was a very nice pen to have for the price [ $15 ].

 

At the time I had one pen book that had a few paragraphs on the pen. I did not have any problems with the restoration.

 

Ken

 

thanks, any idea about that book?

[enchiridion]

I'm a fan of button fillers, but have to agree that this system, when it works, is even smarter. No metal pressure bars to foul, just need a strong index finger and a relatively high level of ink in the bottle. Please make sure that the sac you use is not thicker than normal. These sacs even tend to last a little longer because they deflate evenly instead of being pushed at the same points every time.

thanks I will keep you informed