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?
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.
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.
@@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 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. 🙏🏿
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
