How to unassemble pen?

July 25, 2005

Anyone knows how to unassemble this pen? It says Wigra on the cap. Currently the piston in no longer moving, the knob moves but nit the piston. And the pen leak at the knob too. It doesn't matter if I complete destroy it in the process. I am trying to learn the trade.

Thanks.

http://mypage.iu.edu/~kzakaria/pics/pic_wigra1.jpg

http://mypage.iu.edu/~kzakaria/pics/pic_wigra2.jpg

July 29, 2005

Hi bendahara,

I think the person who can answer you best, is Keith with a Capital K, so I am hoping he shows up here... Or maybe send him a PM.

Warm regards, Wim

August 1, 2005

I have, or rather had, the same pen. And like you I was curious as to how I might disassemble it. So I thought about using an alcohol lamp for a few days and finally got up enough nerve to light mine and give it a try. Well, the best advice I can give you here is do not use an alcohol lamp -- or at least not without a lot of experience! I got the nib section off, but the clear segment of the pen pulled out like pulling sugar. I was rather upset with myself, but then I rememberd that I bought the pen for a dollar just to use it to learn. And I saved the nib and feed.

Maybe next time I'll use a heat gun. Good luck!

August 1, 2005

Hi,

Just make the wick not protrude too much. That might reduce the temperature.

Dillon

August 2, 2005

I have, or rather had, the same pen. And like you I was curious as to how I might disassemble it. So I thought about using an alcohol lamp for a few days and finally got up enough nerve to light mine and give it a try. Well, the best advice I can give you here is do not use an alcohol lamp -- or at least not without a lot of experience! I got the nib section off, but the clear segment of the pen pulled out like pulling sugar. I was rather upset with myself, but then I rememberd that I bought the pen for a dollar just to use it to learn. And I saved the nib and feed.

Maybe next time I'll use a heat gun. Good luck!

What happened to the piston and other parts. Do you still have them? I would probably try using heat gun soon. It would be great if you still have the piston mechanism and don;t mind mailing it to me.

I will try to update when i am done with it.