I just took a section off using my hairdryer, and patience. It was interesting. I thought it would take more might. When that shellac reached the temperature it needed to melt, the need for force was 1/10th of what I was prepared for. This is a lesson.
I usually use a light polish, being careful not to use an abrasive on the metal trim or the markings. On the most damaged pens, I have gone much further, using 2000 grit paper, then polishing. I don't like to do too much, but sometimes they need some help. It isn't a good idea to use powered buffers. Some celluloids will melt with too much friction/heat.
@@bryanmarsh9886 Thanks. I appreciate the suggestion. I have one or two of these lovely Vacuumatics and just ordered an old Japanese celluloid pen and was thinking of how to clean them a bit so I can return them to use, but certainly don't want to cause any permanent damage. Thanks again for sharing your videos.
Nice video, l like fountain pen and restoration pens and pencils
Excellent instruction. You know how to speak to/with people. Good job.
There exists some instructional videos on TH-cam that can be considered a "goldmine". This is one such video. THANK YOU!
This was great. Gives me confidence - thank you!
What is the ticking noise in the background? Clock? It’s really noticeable
I just took a section off using my hairdryer, and patience. It was interesting. I thought it would take more might. When that shellac reached the temperature it needed to melt, the need for force was 1/10th of what I was prepared for. This is a lesson.
McGyver! Thanks for the ingenuity
Outstanding instructions, thank you.
Do the new sacs come with the ball inside? I didn’t notice that you put one inside
Yes, the diaphragms made for Vacumatics should all have the ball installed.
Good video and good job. Let us know how to do the same in a Parker 51 Aerometric.
Thanks much. How do you clean up the celluloid ?
I usually use a light polish, being careful not to use an abrasive on the metal trim or the markings. On the most damaged pens, I have gone much further, using 2000 grit paper, then polishing. I don't like to do too much, but sometimes they need some help. It isn't a good idea to use powered buffers. Some celluloids will melt with too much friction/heat.
@@bryanmarsh9886 Thanks. I appreciate the suggestion. I have one or two of these lovely Vacuumatics and just ordered an old Japanese celluloid pen and was thinking of how to clean them a bit so I can return them to use, but certainly don't want to cause any permanent damage. Thanks again for sharing your videos.
Just use a hair dryer and it will not burn the pen. Not a heat gun, open flame but a hair dryer.
Never use a flame around celluloid!
Where can i get such tool?