Disassembly Of A Venus President

[jadedfp]

I got this nice-looking pen at a flea market recently-- when I took it home, though, I found that it's ink sac couldn't be salvaged.

I'd like to replace it and get this thing back in writing shape, so I'll need to replace the ink sac.

From the few resources I've read about repairing FPs, I haven't really found much that's applicable to this pen, at least not as far as I can tell...

I've seen a couple of posts on the Venus President here, but none on how to disassemble it.

Does anyone happen to know how one would disassemble this pen?

It'd be very much appreciated ;~:

 

[Full Disclosure: I was a tad dishonest... the pictures are of a Welsh USA pen, but the Venus President and this pen are identical, from what I've been told.

Venus is also much more recognizable than Welsh USA, so I hope you'll understand why I called it a President.]

 

 

[gweimer1]

I've done a few of them. They can be really nice pens, if the nib is in good shape. These are just a standard press fit of the section into the barrel. It's a sac on the nipple, and a lever bar inside (similar to the Esterbrook in design). If you have ever done a lever fill pen, chances are you can do this one fairly easily.

 

So, some gentle heat on the section at the barrel, secure the section (that's my method), gently break whatever seal may exist on the section by twisting or carefully rocking (people recommend either, and I like the twist method best), and once you've got it apart, replace the sac and put it back together.

[jadedfp]

I've done a few of them. They can be really nice pens, if the nib is in good shape. These are just a standard press fit of the section into the barrel. It's a sac on the nipple, and a lever bar inside (similar to the Esterbrook in design). If you have ever done a lever fill pen, chances are you can do this one fairly easily.

 

So, some gentle heat on the section at the barrel, secure the section (that's my method), gently break whatever seal may exist on the section by twisting or carefully rocking (people recommend either, and I like the twist method best), and once you've got it apart, replace the sac and put it back together.

Much thanks, I'll give it shot!

[BamaPen]

I was given a President last year and followed essentially the protocol recommended above. I am quite pleased with the pen. It is pretty and a very nice writer.

[senzen]

What's the sac size for these?