Eversharp Skyline Barrel And Nib Section Parts

[coinlvr]

Hello,

 

I must admit my ignorance as I purchased recently a Wahl Eversharp Skyline with chocolate derby and body off the Ebay. I discovered that the barrel was cracked and the nib section was glued in. I tried warm water to loosen the glue but with no luck. I paid like 7 dollars for the whole pen and that should have told me something. The pen has perfectly alright feed, breather tube, perfectly alright cap and an excellent smooth Wahl Eversharp nib. I was wondering if any one on the FPN can guide me if there is a website where I can purchase barrel and the nib section without a nib and feed. I will appreciate your help in these matters. Thank you and Happy Holidays. Or Should I just send it to get it repaired/ restored? I love its nib.

[Kelly G]

You can likely buy another Skyline for parts. Some times on e-bay you can find parts pens or pens with obvious damage to the parts you don't need.

One thing to keep in mind is that Skylines are notorious for their fragile plastic barrels and caps. The section was probably shellaced in place, which requires temperatures around 140 degrees to soften. You don't want to overheat the barrel as there is a fine line between enough and too much heat. 145 degrees is sufficient.

You will want to use dry heat such as from a heat gun or hair dryer, but monitor the temperature to avoid torching the barrel. Use heat to remove AND to replace the section in the barrel.

 

I would hunt for a replacement pen to salvage the parts you need and be patient with the search. Professional repairs can get expensive when parts have to be replaced.

 

Good luck with your pen.

[KZ900]

I can send you a NOS barrel if you like. No charge.Just pm me your information. I am pretty sure I have a brown. I know I have green, blue and black.

Edited December 20, 2016 by KZ900

[coinlvr]

KZ900, you are way too generous. Please do tell me if and how I can reimburse you. Most appreciative of all your help. Kelly thank you for your wonderful advice. I tried the method you had mentioned but it did not bear fruit. I perhaps should try it again. I had used the warm water bath but the NOS changed a bit of its color. Thank you both and Happy Holidays.

[KZ900]

I found you a really nice brown one with the tag still on. Make sure you post a picture of the pen. You should have it in a couple days. Here is a Picture:

 

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/RussJackson/skyline%202_zpsa07vephw.jpg

[sidthecat]

I have four smashed-up Skylines I bought while searching for a flexible nib. It's analogous to the proverb about having to kiss a lot of toads.