Was The Adjusting Bar (First Gen, Open) Made Of 14K Gold?

[Dr.X]

On adjustable nibs?

[Addertooth]

Do you mean the adjustable "self fitting point" seen on some of the Eversharp pens? (such as some Dorics).

[Dr.X]

Do you mean the adjustable "self fitting point" seen on some of the Eversharp pens? (such as some Dorics).

 

I'm referring to this:

 

[Freddy]

'Twas called the adjuster in service manual...however the slider would work just as well....

 

 

Fred

[cunim]

I think I see the fracture in your picture. If that is the same nib I would send to Greg Minuskin for repair. He did a decent job on my #3 adjustable.

[Dr.X]

Thanks.

That's not the actual nib, I just got the picture off the web.

 

For sure Greg could do it, but I'm trying to figure this out myself.

 

My biggest fear is when I try to remove the adjuster the tabs holding it in place will break off.

 

If I can do that succesfully, I will solder the fracture in the adjuster ring. It is important that I know what metal it is, which is why I asked.

 

Best regards to all,

 

Nick

[Freddy]

Thanks.

That's not the actual nib, I just got the picture off the web.

 

For sure Greg could do it, but I'm trying to figure this out myself.

 

My biggest fear is when I try to remove the adjuster the tabs holding it in place will break off.

 

If I can do that succesfully, I will solder the fracture in the adjuster ring. It is important that I know what metal it is, which is why I asked.

 

Best regards to all,

 

Nick

Nick..check out this post re repairing a W-E Adjustable nib Slider Repair Technique....

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/316447-wahl-eversharp-adjustable-nib-slider-repair-technique/

 

Fred

[ihimlen]

The adjuster/slider on both 1st and 2nd generation adjustable nibs is 14k gold - originally the slider was rhodium plated when new. Hope this helps.

i.

[sidthecat]

Mr. Minuskin has a laser welder, which is more technology than most of us have in our workshops.