Twsbi 580 Nib Removal

[flight878]

So I need to thoroughly clean my 580 from some J. Herbin Rouge Hermatite ink 'sediment' that has settled in there. I'd like to remove the nib from the nib unit for a through cleaning before I load the pen with another ink.

 

Is this nib friction fit, or does it unscrew with the feed? Tried pulling, but it's quite tight; I rather not use excessive force to avoid breaking for bending something. I haven't found threads or images for 580 nib removal; I know it's possible with the 530

. But the 580 uses JoWo nibs, and not Schmidt nor Bock.

[AndrewC]

Have you checked online? Here is a video, and there were others. One is bound to cover it.

 

http://www.inknouveau.com/2013/03/twsbi-580-disassembly.html

 

HTH.

[MrChar]

It's the same as with the 530, and I used the method in that video. Just grab and pull (using a cloth to grip should make it easier). If you wiggle it a little as you pull it can also help to get it out. I'm also using a 580 and it's worked like that for both of the nib units that I have.

 

The Ink Nouveau video that Andrew posted doesn't talk about pulling the nib and feed out. It focuses almost exclusively on disassembling the piston unit. You'd think there would be tons of videos about this around, but almost none show actually pulling the nib and feed out of the unit. Sounds crazy, but it's true. (If you can't tell I went through quite the lengthy search for this, myself, haha.)

[jethrobrink]

It's just friction fit, just pull it straight out with a bit of force. It's in there quite tight. Make sure you have it properly aligned when you put it back in. Twist it around until it slots back in, then push it the rest of the way firmly

[AndrewC]

"The Ink Nouveau video that Andrew posted doesn't talk about pulling the nib and feed out. It focuses almost exclusively on disassembling the piston unit. You'd think there would be tons of videos about this around, but almost none show actually pulling the nib and feed out of the unit. Sounds crazy, but it's true. (If you can't tell I went through quite the lengthy search for this, myself, haha.)"

 

Sorry 'bout that. Just thought I remembered seeing something on the site once about pulling a nib. IIRC, it was a TWSBI made video, but the mind ain't what it used to be. I was looking for info on reassembling the piston! As the others have pointed out, just pull...If you have a piece of an old rubber glove (like for doing the dishes) it helps for traction and safety-the nibs and your hand's. Thumb on nib, fingertip or the crease of the index finger joint on the feed.

[paultyler_82]

http://www.inknouveau.com/2012/03/twsbi-nib-swapping.html

 

may be the video you want.