Sheaffer Imperial IV with cracked barrel
Hi all
I have just taken deliver of a Sheaffer Imperial IV with a nice juicy broad nib at a price too good to just send it back, but it has a crack about 10mm long on the end of the barrel where the blind cap fits.
Whats the best glue to use to get a good strong repair, would Acetone or MEK do a good job or is something else recommended.
Thanks for any help or tips on this repair
Paul
Re: Sheaffer Imperial IV with cracked barrel
Acetone will melt the barrel and should definitely not be used. I'm not sure whether MEK would do a good job either. I have used my old trusty Araldite 2020 to repair cracks in Kaweco caps, that have been able to be posted afterwards with no problem. However, I appreciate it's too expensive for many people to have in their kit. I wouldn't buy it now, I only use it because I already have it.
I think you need The Book
Re: Sheaffer Imperial IV with cracked barrel
Just looked up the Araldite 2020 OUCH £50 a pot is a bit out of my league.
Paul
Re: Sheaffer Imperial IV with cracked barrel
We have a very local Buck & Hickman. I bought my pack there.
Re: Sheaffer Imperial IV with cracked barrel
Ok, so went with the MEK option using a dental Band Clamp to hold it overnight until full cured then micromeshed and polished.
Pen is back in use and a strong lupe is needed to see any sign of a repair and as this was a for me pen because of the nib I am more than happy with the result.
Paul
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Where do you get a dental band clamp in the UK?
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Chrissy
Where do you get a dental band clamp in the UK?
I see that and all I can think of is "This one time at band clamp...".
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I get them on eBay £5.95 for 2
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Deal-of-T...r/273696775026
Then just cut thin strips of the brass sheeting sold for cleaning between the nib tines I get mine from here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brass-Shi...5/222970998362
They do a nice job of applying even pressure around a round object like a barrel or your teeth :) or something else if you go to "Band Camp"
Paul
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Paul-H
Ok, so went with the MEK option using a dental Band Clamp to hold it overnight until full cured then micromeshed and polished.
Pen is back in use and a strong lupe is needed to see any sign of a repair and as this was a for me pen because of the nib I am more than happy with the result.
Paul
I believe we would all be pleased if you posted some pictures of the repaired pen. :wink:
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I would but its black and with a glass like shine to it so almost impossible to do it justice, will have a go though.
Re: Sheaffer Imperial IV with cracked barrel
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Originally Posted by
Paul-H
I would but its black and with a glass like shine to it so almost impossible to do it justice, will have a go though.
Not all repairs are in the form of "the pen looks like new". It can be still admirable to view a pen brought back to good, useable condition. No one expects miracles.