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[siamackz]

Just uploaded this video of restoring a Stud Filler, in case it might be of use to anyone - 

 

[sour.fan]

Just found this thread and immediately subscribed to your youtube. I'm such a visual learner and I love watching other people go through the process. Thanks!

[siamackz]

On 9/6/2025 at 4:57 AM, sour.fan said:

Just found this thread and immediately subscribed to your youtube. I'm such a visual learner and I love watching other people go through the process. Thanks!

Thanks for the encouragement!

[siamackz]

Here is my most recent restoration of a celluloid 142 cracked through and through. I hope it helps:

 

[Andrew_L]

Quality job! Thanks for sharing!

 

ps: Didn't the file damage the inside wall of the barrel too much? I didn't see that you polished it additionally as the outer surface,

[siamackz]

On 9/19/2025 at 1:18 PM, Andrew_L said:

Quality job! Thanks for sharing!

 

ps: Didn't the file damage the inside wall of the barrel too much? I didn't see that you polished it additionally as the outer surface,

Good question! I should have mentioned that I did use 240 and 400 grit on the inside too, but it was off camera and I wasn't mindful about recording it  Thanks for bringing this up though. The file to the inside of the barrel was just to smoothen one side where the alignment was not perfect. 

[Andrew_L]

Thank you. I understood that the file was only for rough correction.

[sour.fan]

That's great! Love that it restored the functionality and looks just as beautiful as new. These are the kinds of repairs I'm excited to try. I initially though that I wanted to restore fountain pens for collecting but I'm realizing that I just want to make them functional again and share all the cool pens that I've found with people who enjoy them. I have a few different lever fillers that have been languishing on my bench because I've been waiting to find an 'original' replacement part. What are everyone's thoughts on using mismatched parts or newly made internals (while still maintaining the aesthetic of the pen) in order to make it functional but not quire historically accurate?

[siamackz]

On 9/23/2025 at 3:33 AM, sour.fan said:

That's great! Love that it restored the functionality and looks just as beautiful as new. These are the kinds of repairs I'm excited to try. I initially though that I wanted to restore fountain pens for collecting but I'm realizing that I just want to make them functional again and share all the cool pens that I've found with people who enjoy them. I have a few different lever fillers that have been languishing on my bench because I've been waiting to find an 'original' replacement part. What are everyone's thoughts on using mismatched parts or newly made internals (while still maintaining the aesthetic of the pen) in order to make it functional but not quire historically accurate?

Personally, I mix and match if (a) the pen is not a highly collectible model in value and so not worth sourcing an original part for, or (b) there is no choice and the only other option is to keep it sitting in a drawer. 

[siamackz]

Just restored this two-seal piston filler made by OMAS - 

[siamackz]

Heres an experiment I conducted to repair a cracked 146 from the 1980s. The 146 section does seem to have been welded back successfully on my preliminary testing, but I can only consider it a reliable solution if it holds together for a year or more of use. So, I'll report back if the user tells me it has opened up again. Until then, here is how I made the repair - 

[bc.hiker]

Thank you so much for this very generous, incredibly gracious offer to repair fountain pens that need some 'help'!  

 

I have an old black Parker with a push button on top (piston filler?) that I would love to see restored to working order again.  Not sure of the model, as I've never seen photos of one that is identical.  Any suggestions or help would be very appreciated.  Many thanks!  Photos attached.