Bent Parker Urban Clip

[BigTixie]

Hi, I recently managed to bend my Parker Urban clip back so it was almost parallel with the pen. Now, I obviously can't get it to bend back down so it's touching the cap. And using this: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/33761-how-can-i-bring-the-clip-closer-to-the-cap/

didn't help either because its bent at the top of the clip and small cracks in the corners. I was wondering if there is anyway to fix this at all or if there is a place where I can order a replacement clip or entire cap. Also, if anybody knows how to take the cap apart to change the clip that would be helpful as well. Thanks.

Edited February 11, 2013 by BigTixie

[rummager]

A picture would be handy. I might be able to come up with

a cap depending on the pen type, color, etc.

 

Bill

[BigTixie]

A picture would be handy. I might be able to come up with

a cap depending on the pen type, color, etc.

 

Bill

 

Sorry it took so long to respond, however, here are some pictures (note that this is the closest I can get the clip to the cap and if I were to bend it at all it wouldn't go back into position.)

http://s2.postimage.org/me2zejsc9/full_pen.jpg

 

http://s14.postimage.org/bcimhlt69/pen_closeup.jpg

[hoosier122]

You're going to have to bend it back. The pivot point is the angle where the clip bends to fit into the cap.

 

Looking at the second picture (You may want to somehow secure the cap by having someone or something, like a small vice/clamp/clip, hold it).

1.) Take small flat-edge screwdriver. Put the flat edge on the "inside" of the clip's L bend.

------ The screwdriver should be perpendicular to the cap's orientation.

2.) Use another took like the end of needle nose pliers (or maybe your finger) to push the clip down, so you can regain the proper starting angle.

3.) Keep working your way away from the L bend towards the end of the clip. You probably won't make it perfect.

 

The key is to have something on the inside of the angle to act as a lever.

 

Nice pen. I had/have the exact same. I just lost mine, my first FP given to me by my grandparents for Christmas in 2009 or so.

[BigTixie]

You're going to have to bend it back. The pivot point is the angle where the clip bends to fit into the cap.

 

Looking at the second picture (You may want to somehow secure the cap by having someone or something, like a small vice/clamp/clip, hold it).

1.) Take small flat-edge screwdriver. Put the flat edge on the "inside" of the clip's L bend.

------ The screwdriver should be perpendicular to the cap's orientation.

2.) Use another took like the end of needle nose pliers (or maybe your finger) to push the clip down, so you can regain the proper starting angle.

3.) Keep working your way away from the L bend towards the end of the clip. You probably won't make it perfect.

 

The key is to have something on the inside of the angle to act as a lever.

 

Nice pen. I had/have the exact same. I just lost mine, my first FP given to me by my grandparents for Christmas in 2009 or so.

 

I tried that method before, but the clip is cracked at the top and as soon as it's bent at all, it just stays to where you bend it.

[Ernst Bitterman]

I think the best bet is to introduce a new bend (or rather curvature) along the face of the clip. The technique is the same, but you focus away from the shoulder. I also would at this point resign myself to the possibility that it won't work, since if the shoulder is as fatigued as it sounds, any clipping to something will just bend it up some more, regardless of how much tension there is in the lower part. I can't think of anything to apply to the shoulder to reinforce it that wouldn't look hideous, either.... :hmm1:

[BigTixie]

I think the best bet is to introduce a new bend (or rather curvature) along the face of the clip. The technique is the same, but you focus away from the shoulder. I also would at this point resign myself to the possibility that it won't work, since if the shoulder is as fatigued as it sounds, any clipping to something will just bend it up some more, regardless of how much tension there is in the lower part. I can't think of anything to apply to the shoulder to reinforce it that wouldn't look hideous, either.... :hmm1:

 

Yeah, I believe the only options are to either get a new clip, or maybe try some sort of soldering to strengthen the shoulder.