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MoonDogJerry · 5 July 2010, 05:26 AM

I just picked up this Esterbrook with a 2314-M nib (Relief Medium Oblique) for $19.20 including shipping. I tied to un-screw the nib section and it was frozen. When I lifted the lever I heard a crack which told me that the sac had harden and broke.
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I soaked the nib section in water changing the water and rinsing for about 3 hours and could finally un-screw the nib. The sac was left in the barrel so I used a cotton swab to pull it out.

I soaked the nib section in cold water, removed the nib, and then using an X-acto knife I carefully cut away the old sac from the nib section and cleaned it thoroughly.
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Next I cut the sac so the top end would be just short of the top if the lever.
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I then put shellac on the nib section where the sac goes over it and pulled the sac onto it using o-ring pliers.
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I then let it dry overnight and filled it.

Safetrends · 5 July 2010, 05:31 AM

That is really a great instruction on how to replace the worn out sac. I am glad parts and pieces are still around for the old pens.

Bisquitlips · 5 July 2010, 12:32 PM

Excellent!! Thanks for the education!

I think I could even do that. Heck!

nickriebe · 5 July 2010, 12:39 PM

Any pics? I would love to see said pen! (as i cant seem to see the ones above)

Lion · 5 July 2010, 01:07 PM

Jerry, Thanx for the tutorial on changing a pen's sac.....

Skullring · 5 July 2010, 01:14 PM

Thanks Jerry. Great post.

MoonDogJerry · 5 July 2010, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickriebe

Any pics? I would love to see said pen! (as i cant seem to see the ones above)

Nick let me know if you still cannot see the pics. I could put the links in a reply.

MoonDogJerry · 5 July 2010, 11:13 PM

Thanks everyone. I hope it helps if you need to replace one. Although all pens are a little different the basic procedures are the same. The main thing is do not force anything. Chances are you can find help somewhere on the internet that shows how the sac is positioned in the pen.

I wish I had dipped the pen nib a little more while testing the nib before I filled it. The “Relief Medium Oblique” is too wide for my writing style. Now I will have to empty it and narrow the nib.

JBat · 6 July 2010, 04:10 AM

Jerry, nice work. Well done, and thanks for the tutorial!

5 July 2010, 05:26 AM	#1
MoonDogJerry "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: Kansas City Watch: Tower, All Along Posts: 142	Replacing a pen sac I just picked up this Esterbrook with a 2314-M nib (Relief Medium Oblique) for $19.20 including shipping. I tied to un-screw the nib section and it was frozen. When I lifted the lever I heard a crack which told me that the sac had harden and broke. I soaked the nib section in water changing the water and rinsing for about 3 hours and could finally un-screw the nib. The sac was left in the barrel so I used a cotton swab to pull it out. I soaked the nib section in cold water, removed the nib, and then using an X-acto knife I carefully cut away the old sac from the nib section and cleaned it thoroughly. Next I cut the sac so the top end would be just short of the top if the lever. I then put shellac on the nib section where the sac goes over it and pulled the sac onto it using o-ring pliers. I then let it dry overnight and filled it. __________________ "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." John Lennon

5 July 2010, 12:32 PM	#3
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	Excellent!! Thanks for the education! I think I could even do that. Heck! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

5 July 2010, 12:39 PM	#4
nickriebe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: 3026'23N 8638'41W Watch: out for pirates! Posts: 692	Any pics? I would love to see said pen! (as i cant seem to see the ones above) __________________ ~Nick Riebe~ Last edited by nickriebe; 5 July 2010 at 12:39 PM.. Reason: addition

5 July 2010, 01:07 PM	#5
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Jerry, Thanx for the tutorial on changing a pen's sac..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

5 July 2010, 01:14 PM	#6
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Thanks Jerry. Great post. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

5 July 2010, 05:31 AM	#2
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	That is really a great instruction on how to replace the worn out sac. I am glad parts and pieces are still around for the old pens.

5 July 2010, 11:13 PM	#8
MoonDogJerry "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: Kansas City Watch: Tower, All Along Posts: 142	Thanks everyone. I hope it helps if you need to replace one. Although all pens are a little different the basic procedures are the same. The main thing is do not force anything. Chances are you can find help somewhere on the internet that shows how the sac is positioned in the pen. I wish I had dipped the pen nib a little more while testing the nib before I filled it. The “Relief Medium Oblique” is too wide for my writing style. Now I will have to empty it and narrow the nib. __________________ "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." John Lennon

6 July 2010, 04:10 AM	#9
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Jerry, nice work. Well done, and thanks for the tutorial!

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