Replacing The Cork Sealing Of A Waterman's 42

[drop_m]

Yesterday i've attempted to repair a waterman 42 safety pen for the first time . everything has gone fine until i reached the cork seal.

Of course it was old, full of dirty and almost in pieces.

I managed to make a well-fitting one from a nice piece of cork but i've read somewhere that i'll need to boil it in paraffine or wax to make it works properly, but i can't find a complete description of the whole process.

I've also read that someone use o-rings instead of a cork seal. Can someone link me a source where i can find/buy them? (possibly in Europe )

Thank you for the help!

Edited May 30, 2016 by drop_m

[Vintagepens]

O-rings are available here: http://www.vintagepens.com/catill_sacs_seals.shtml#8800

Economy postage to Europe is only $3

[drop_m]

Thank you! I think i'll buy them since the shipping cost is very low.

Anyway, i'm still curious about the proper process to "cook" a cork seal, can someone explain it?

[fabri00]

You should make wax liquid for 10 15 minuts, and leave the cork in that liquid wax for that time.

This is what I do.

This is enough to avoid cork to absorbe ink/water.

[drop_m]

You should make wax liquid for 10 15 minuts, and leave the cork in that liquid wax for that time.

This is what I do.

This is enough to avoid cork to absorbe ink/water.

 

I'll surely try this