gwgtaylor
August 17th, 2013, 09:12 AM
Am planning to attempt my first parker vacumatic restoration on a striped speed line duofold I found at an antique market for a good price.
I bought vac pliers and new debutante diaphragms. I've already got pure talcum powder to put on the diaphragm before I fold it back but I'm wondering about vac lubricant to put on the diaphragm before inserting it back into the pen.
Richard Binder sells 'vac lubricant' for $10 per bottle but his shipping rates to Canada are too expensive and he has nothing else I want to buy. What else could I use? I've read saliva and glycerine work but does that mean liquid soap of bar soap? Really confusing. I've read that I definitely shouldn't use silicone grease.
So, what can I do? Any help? Looking for something long lasting that wont damage the pen.
Also, any good tips for removing the old pellet without me needing to purchase a rotary tool?
Thanks for your help
-Gerald
I bought vac pliers and new debutante diaphragms. I've already got pure talcum powder to put on the diaphragm before I fold it back but I'm wondering about vac lubricant to put on the diaphragm before inserting it back into the pen.
Richard Binder sells 'vac lubricant' for $10 per bottle but his shipping rates to Canada are too expensive and he has nothing else I want to buy. What else could I use? I've read saliva and glycerine work but does that mean liquid soap of bar soap? Really confusing. I've read that I definitely shouldn't use silicone grease.
So, what can I do? Any help? Looking for something long lasting that wont damage the pen.
Also, any good tips for removing the old pellet without me needing to purchase a rotary tool?
Thanks for your help
-Gerald