Swivodex Inkwell

[Kaustic]

Howdy,

 

I recently received a Zephyr Swivodex inkwell in very good exterior condition. However, I cannot seem to figure out how to removed the plastic upper portion from the rest of the glass ball to inspect and/or clean the interior before using it. Does anyone have any experience with these?

 

Thanks,

Steven

[Argee]

it unscrews, but there's an inner metal ring in the cap that might have rusted a bit causing it to stick to the flange of the rubber inner cup. want a picture of one disassembled?

Edited January 14, 2011 by Argee

[Kaustic]

Please, that would be great!

[Argee]

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac251/Argee53/fountain%20pens/swivodex.jpg

 

My original rubber cup (seen here) was intact but had hardened at the base, rendering it unusable. I've been experimenting with building a new one using various gaskets, o-rings, and sheet neoprene. the problem is finding a hose with the same diameter as the cylinder, as gluing a flat piece together into a cylinder has proven not structurally sound.

[Kaustic]

Thank you so much! I tried all my strength to unscrew that thing, but I guess I will have to resort to some WD40 or something to dissolve any possible rust and try again.

[berthoud60]

Hello,

be careful, because the products to dissolve the rust, can damage the celluloid used to build the cover.

I have had your own needs, and I used a hair dryer to carefully heat the celluloid, which allowed me to disassemble the inkwell.

Cordially - Rodolfo