I don't want to discourage people but please do not take risk working on vintage especially celluloid pens, the guy is so skilled, you don't want to see bubbles popping up after glue use. Besides that, nobody should experience a crack sound while disassembly of such vintage beauty.
Yes, you're right, you have to know exactly what you're doing with antique celluloid writing instruments. The sound of such an antique masterpiece breaking will haunt you for a long time. 🥲
Goodness gracious! Sir, your talent knows no bounds! WOW! It is massively satisfying watching you bring these old writing instruments back from the brink….truly excellent work! Where are you based?
@@watster Hi, I made it myself. Simply dissolve a few celluloid parts that cannot be repaired in acetone. Wait a little and add acetone until the desired consistency is reached.
Hi, thanks for the comment. The blue sandpaper I used on the cap piece was 1500 grit paper. I just wanted to remove any glue residue and slightly roughen the surface.
@@MSPens it's a very common problem on vintage Montblanc caps (celluloid).. did you make the ring smaller or actually enlarge the cap? it's really amazing to know that those caps a saveable!
I cannot name the manufacturer of the polishing paste. In any case, it is a very fine one for the very last polish. I made the tools myself, but most of them are modeled on the tools used by Montblanc.
@@MSPens thank you very much sir. I know I’m asking for too much, but would it be possible for you to specify the amount of acetone and parts used. I’m just trying to make sure I don’t mix up insufficient amounts. 🙏🏿
Wonderful work! One question: How did the nib/feed assembly squeeze so easily back in when it took knocking out in the first place? Was there any lubrication involved?
Hi, I have not used any lubricant. After the intense cleaning, it was much easier to put it back in. The feed was so stuck because of the old/dried ink.
In this case I used 2000 and 2500 grit sandpaper. Depending on the fountain pen, I also start with 1000 grit sandpaper and go up to 3000 grit. It depends on the part to be worked on.
Sanding up to a 7000 grit is also a very good way to get rid of any small micro scratches. I also have 5000 and 7000 grit sandpaper, but have rarely used it.
Hello, do you have any video showing how to properly install cap in mb 121 or something similar? this type inlcudes a spring inside the cap and 2 different elements and I really don't know how to put it together to have "click" ...I can send you photo with all these parts...Thank you
Thank you. This is not planned at the moment. I am not a native English speaker. A voiceover like that would cost me far too much work. Maybe sometime in the future.
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What a beautiful work of art and craftsmanship 🥰
Thank you very much. 😀
@@MSPens thank YOU these restauration videos are Gold 😁
@@Individuell83 that gives me plenty of motivation for the next video. Thank you.
I don't want to discourage people but please do not take risk working on vintage especially celluloid pens, the guy is so skilled, you don't want to see bubbles popping up after glue use. Besides that, nobody should experience a crack sound while disassembly of such vintage beauty.
Yes, you're right, you have to know exactly what you're doing with antique celluloid writing instruments. The sound of such an antique masterpiece breaking will haunt you for a long time. 🥲
Kudos to the guy's God gifted craftsmanship ❤
Impressive work, thanks for showing it to us. May I ask what type of adhesive you used to repair the cracked cap lip?
Hi, it's a mixture of celluloid (from defective fountain pen parts) and acetone.
Excellent work.
Very impressive craftsmanship and results
Thank you!
Extremely beautiful work and craftsmanship. 👍 Great
Thanks!
Goodness gracious! Sir, your talent knows no bounds! WOW! It is massively satisfying watching you bring these old writing instruments back from the brink….truly excellent work! Where are you based?
love the knockout block
Me too 😄
Impressionante! Um gênio! Uma arte! Belíssimo trabalho!
Unbelievable work, very impressive! What kind of glue did you use for the broken cap lip? Thank you!
Hello,
thank you for the nice comment. I use a mixture of celluloid and acetone to close the crack. Unfortunately, simple glue does not work.
@@MSPens I see, Thank you very much, I'm still baffled by the quality work you do! 🙂
@@MSPens Do you make it yourself, or is it something you buy?
@@watster Hi, I made it myself. Simply dissolve a few celluloid parts that cannot be repaired in acetone. Wait a little and add acetone until the desired consistency is reached.
@@MSPens I'll do that. I'm fed up looking for a glue that is invisible. Thanks!
So well done, I learned a lot especially repairing the chipped piece. Question: what grit was the blue-backed sandpaper? Thank you.
Hi, thanks for the comment.
The blue sandpaper I used on the cap piece was 1500 grit paper. I just wanted to remove any glue residue and slightly roughen the surface.
Really awesome work! just wondering how did you re-tightened those cap ring bands?
Hi, I do this carefully with collets.
@@MSPens it's a very common problem on vintage Montblanc caps (celluloid).. did you make the ring smaller or actually enlarge the cap? it's really amazing to know that those caps a saveable!
@@hpwan2genuine question , I wonder why he didn’t reply . It would have been very helpful
Also it might be some this secret 🤷♂️
One or two more questions: what polishing paste do you use? and are these official tools or in-house tools?
I cannot name the manufacturer of the polishing paste. In any case, it is a very fine one for the very last polish. I made the tools myself, but most of them are modeled on the tools used by Montblanc.
Отличная работа!
БРАВО!!!
Thanks!!
What kind of sandpaper and what kind of wheel on the dremmel? Also did the dremmel wheel have a polish?
I use 2000-3000 grit sandpaper and on the Dremel I use a soft polishing attachment with a firm polishing compound.
Hello sir. May a kindly ask what did you use a that black glue? Thank you very much.
Hi! It is a mixture of old celluloid parts and acetone.
@@MSPens thank you very much sir. I know I’m asking for too much, but would it be possible for you to specify the amount of acetone and parts used. I’m just trying to make sure I don’t mix up insufficient amounts. 🙏🏿
Wonderful work! One question: How did the nib/feed assembly squeeze so easily back in when it took knocking out in the first place? Was there any lubrication involved?
Hi, I have not used any lubricant. After the intense cleaning, it was much easier to put it back in. The feed was so stuck because of the old/dried ink.
Impressive. It seems that you are using only one wet/dry paper before poishing. What is your preferred grit for this?
In this case I used 2000 and 2500 grit sandpaper.
Depending on the fountain pen, I also start with 1000 grit sandpaper and go up to 3000 grit. It depends on the part to be worked on.
@@MSPens Thank you. It's the same as I use myself. I go up to 7000, but then again, I do the polishing by hand.
Sanding up to a 7000 grit is also a very good way to get rid of any small micro scratches. I also have 5000 and 7000 grit sandpaper, but have rarely used it.
Nice fix, how much did you charge for all that?
Hello,
I carried out this repair for myself. Otherwise, such a repair costs between €100 and €200 on average. Depending on what needs to be done.
remarkable
Curious as to what you used to glue the cap lip??
I've tried making the celluloid paste before but it just keeps on flaking? It flakes off as soon as I start trying to sand it.
Also what is the rotary polisher you are using?
What was the consistency like? It should be as thick as honey.
A normal small multifunction tool. These are available from Dremel or Proxxon, for example. They sell the polishing attachments.
Dear Sir, Do you really use this type of sandpaper or do you use MICRO-MESH Cushioned? Thank you.
Yes, I actually use regular sandpaper. However, Micro-Mesh pads have been on my list of things to try for quite some time.
super 👍👍✌️✌️✌️
Thanks!
Hello, do you have any video showing how to properly install cap in mb 121 or something similar? this type inlcudes a spring inside the cap and 2 different elements and I really don't know how to put it together to have "click" ...I can send you photo with all these parts...Thank you
Hi, can you send me a message via my homepage? Then I can certainly help you.
@@MSPens Thank you. I will do that but...I see there's no option to attach an image...
Wow! 👍👍
Is this an old shop sample tester pen?
Would love to see this with a voice-over
Thank you. This is not planned at the moment. I am not a native English speaker. A voiceover like that would cost me far too much work.
Maybe sometime in the future.
😮😮😮😮
I would not do anything with the ornements
You just cost me 25 grand polly
¿No writing demo?..