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Fascinating ❤

Du you have for sale the Parker lady duofold made in England black shroud by any chance if so how much do you want for it

This is a thorough work! thanks.

Nice! I can see everything perfectly. I wonder if one could use the correct size tap to clean the threads on the shell.

Do you where I can find a replacement for the sac mine looks like a corkscrew. It was my Dad’s and i would love to us it!! Also do you do the repairs for other people? And if you do, how much would it be?

Best restoration advice on the web. Helped a lot with my blue Industria Argentina blue 51. Thank you very much, Saludos desde Argentina.

Glad you made this. I’ve read through the Parker Repair manual, also Dubiel’s book and a few online sites, but it’s sure nice to actually see the process with a clear explanation. Thank you!

I do have a vintage Parker 51 given by my grandfather and it had not sucked ink for almost 7 decades. I don't know what color of Parker ink does usually sucked by this Pen. Can I use any color of Parker ink and give it a try?

Impecable tu trabajo!!interesante ver las piezas👍gracias

Hi. Could I ask what diameter shim you used for the shims please.

what can i use to replace the breathertube? i have a parker 51 that the breathertube was replaced in the past for one with the half of the length... i bought it in that state.

Parfait 👍🏼

Thanks for this great P51 How-To, Glenn. I just this week scored my 1st 51 -- a 4th Qtr 1948 Teal Aerometric Pen/Pencil set -- & finding it didn't come apart like most pens I'm familiar with; so I came looking. Found this video & taught me what to expect. Good stuff! I was impressed by by the amount of grime you were lifting off the barrel & section! I'd like to ask, what's the (1) Cleaning, &(2) Polishing compounds you use?

Have you figured out how. to disassemble a new Parker 51 (2021 model)? I purchased a plum 2021 Parker 51 with an 18kt gold medium nib and it skips, hard starts and has quite a bit of feedback. No where near as smooth or wet as my two vintage 1960’s-era Parker 51’s.

Can I just take it some where and have the ink sac replaced without questioning my sanity?

Dude! Your a rock start! Thanks!! That was outstanding.

Thanks for a fantastic video. Great instructional tool. Parker sure had a very ingenious manufacture. The 51 was, I think, the best pen ever made.

I never have a problem putting a new sac on the section of a lever filter... unless I'm showing someone else. Thanks for leaving that in so we can see it's something that sometimes takes a little extra fiddling. Nice videos.

I have ordered a Dremel burr and made a brass test rod per Richard Binder 's directions. I've been nervous about doing my first Parker vac. I feel much more confident after seeing your video. Thanks

can u pls send a link, where to get grippers?

Glenn….I’ve only gotten into the fountain pen hobby for 7 yrs or so now, but I’m starting to get the itch for a vintage Parker 51. Your video is amazing. LOVE how you had us viewers go through the process fresh, with us coming upon issues just as you did. And having to repeat the hot bath 3 times was brilliant. Before going through that, your commentary mentioned having to sometimes do that 5 or 6 times. Your were relatively lucky (lol). Also I loved how finding a cracked piece toward the end of the video required you to replace it, even though you admitted it could probably have functioned without doing so. The only thing that gave me pause was the use of the dental pik around the thread or anywhere near the inside of the metal ring. To me, it seemed like you had enough great chemical products to enable you to avoid the deadly pik. Again, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience in such a perfectly paced video. SO much info I honestly DON’T know how it could have been shorter! Kudos my friend! 👍

I must say good man, what a sterling pen restoration video. Such eloquence and thorough attention to detail is admirable. Sack-nipple. lol

Aside from a gold nib v stainless steel nib, and possibly the plastics used, how does the 51 differ from the lower cost 21? Edit: Why not use the sonic cleaner to clean the hood section inside and out? If there's dried ink in the threads, isn't there dried ink farther in? Would the sonic cleaner overheat the hood plastic? I'd be afraid of messing up the threads ising a dental pick. Edit 2: If you wanted to be able to remove the hood for cleaning the nib and feed without having to mess with the hot water soak to get the hood off, would a thin coat of silicon grease on the threads work as well as the shellac "to prevent leaks and other bad things"? Question: I know the 51 and 21 came with a "firm" no flex nib. If a person wanted a flex nib, would a Zebra "G" nib fit the feed and collector?

Thanks so much. Especially not glossing over how long it can take to remove the hood. 😀

Can you do a repair video for the Parker 51 mechanical twist pencil? I'm having a problem pulling apart the mechanism inside. The plastic piece comes off fairly easy, but the brass piece inside the chrome tube is really on there. The problem I'm having is it won't feed the lead. I bought it used. I found a broken safety pin stuck inside. I got that out, but it still will not feed the lead. The cylinder is clean. You can see sun light through it.

Great job and very meticulous restoration. Many thanks for showing how to separate the connector and replace the sac.

HI, i have Caran D'Ache Silver-Plated, Rhodium-Coated LÉMAN EBONY BLACK Fountain Pen, pen was falling on glass and strached untill brass. I see metal, how can I repare this? Do I need a lacquer and which type because I cant just polish this spot? In description says "Round brass body and cap lacquered in deep black" Thank you Jovan

Excelente tutorial, alguna persona por favor que pueda decirme los productos que usa para sellar, pulir, brillo etc. gracias

I have many parker of various types I need to repair it could you repair it Some need spare part I am from Saudi Arabia

Thank you for your replies. Do you have a video on restoring a Parker 51 pencil?

Hello, Glenn, had no idea you were on TH-cam, nice presentation of your repairing skills. The Vacumatic is the most difficult pen filling system to repair, IMHO, and this phase in special is not for impatient people. You did it and explained it in a masterly way. At first sight I saw that pot with the diaphragm and the cutter over the measuring mattress and nearly went away! I saw your presentation and kept viewing. Hope you’re having a nice time despite the pandemic. With my warmest regards, Nicholas Parres aka “Sheafferer”

Hiya, Glenn, had no idea you were a TH-camr. An splendid performance, well sold too (now I’ll add some “diaphragm lubricant”). People should understand how important is an accurate cut for starters, that he diaphragm is very difficult to fold over itself and to place it

Excellent vid' Not seen you recently ! hope you and yours are keeping safe..Regards Ged.

Where do you buy your parts for the Parker 51’s? Thank you

Thanks for sharing. Using your excellent guide, I successfully fully restored my late father's Parker 51 Aerometric to superb condition.

hello, congratulations on your work and for sharing your experience with us. I have achieved excellent results by placing thread sealant tape between the ring and the shell. This tape is very thin and does not damage the shell. I make 4 to 5 turns on the thread and then insert the shell. I haven't had an ink leak. The advantage of the thread sealant tape is that the shell does not stick to the thread and is much easier to remove when needed. Greetings from Brazil.

Olá,por gentileza, que cola usar na borracha do reservatório?Obrigado.Dailton.

Thanks so much for sharing. Looking forward to cleaning up my grandma's old Parker 51 Special with these techniques. Not sure how thoroughly I want to restore it. It's tough deciding whether I want to show reverence for it by leaving the aesthetics as they are or by making it what it once was. In a way, they're both care.

Hi, do you need shellac to seal the pump or some lubricant like vegetable glycerin?

Awesome video! I have a question for you; so I have a Parker 51 which I believe is an original. It has the blue diamond on the insignia which means it has a lifetime warranty. If I were to contact Parker Pens, do you think they would refurbish it for me or anything? Tell me what you think!

Hi do you do Montblanc F/pens? I have a MB Monte Rosa Hexagon with a broken piston filler shaft or recommend someone that repairs MB ? Thanks :-)

Very helpful. The fact that you had some difficulty made it even better. Thanks

'I don't think anyone will see it, but I like to clean it up real nice anyway.' (Paraphrased) that right there tells me you're a true craftsman, and I'll be going through all your videos. Thank you for this treasure trove of knowledge.

Whose cat is that? Good grief. If that isn't its personality being displayed, the critter needs to be spayed or neutered. You seemed obliviously 'in the pen repair zone', so I'm guessing it's either a neighbor's kitty -- although it sounded quite nearby -- or maybe it's yours, but you aren't the 'cat person' in the house. I watched the video for the appropriate reasons, and I liked it, but that distraction was bothersome. I have a landlord who's a douchebag, trying to evict me for having a momma kitty and her six young'uns in my apartment after rescuing them. I'm just acutely aware of the problem of unwanted and unnecessary growth of feral cat populations due to indiscriminate, ignorant and careless 'owners'. Just sayin'. Great work, with fine attention to detail. I'll use a vintage fountain pen for writing to relevant authorities with my concerns about feral cat populations. ; ]

I repair most of my own possessions because most repair services are so bad. If I want my pens broken, I can do it myself without expensive shipping and long waits! But I will happily send my pens to you for repair. I have some that are beyond my competence level. I am impressed with your feel for the materials and tools, and your attention to details. Thank you for this video.

Thanks for a most excellent video! I own two P51's from 1948. Is it recommended to simply flush them out with water until they run clear then let them dry for a few days? I am not sure I'm confident enough to do a complete restoration. Thanks!

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Too long video

You left off at the very point at which I needed to begin. I got as far as you did with my Parker Vacuumatic. Now I need to replace the diaphragm/ink sac and I can't find any information about how to do that. I believe I have to remove that tiny black cup which apparently holds the tip of the old ink sac and a pellet. I found out that the little black cup, which is 'glued on' needs to be removed. I also found out that it is very brittle. So I am in a quandary. Please help.

Hello, Mr. Glenn Atkins, good evening !! Thanks for the great video. Very well done and well explained. It helped a lot !! A big hug here from Brazil.