tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post3423645543758624731..comments2024-03-04T04:00:56.272+13:00Comments on DMP - Dave's Mechanical Pencils: Housekeeping & RepairsKiwi-dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-62509039666826353802018-05-22T20:52:18.271+12:002018-05-22T20:52:18.271+12:00Well done James.
Just to show you what an idiot I ...Well done James.<br />Just to show you what an idiot I can be, I bought another Platinine Yard O Led that arrived yesterday. There was lead jammed in it (not unusual), so I unwound and removed the propelling mechanism, dropped it on the floor and promptly put my foot on it ! Fortunately, the brass lead holder tube, which was the only part bent, is very forgiving and straightened out perfectly. ItGeorge Clementsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-17307677013075433112018-05-22T04:46:23.296+12:002018-05-22T04:46:23.296+12:00George,
My tools arrived and I just worked up the...George,<br /><br />My tools arrived and I just worked up the courage to make the repair with success!<br /><br />Thank you again for great advice!<br /><br />JamesEctorangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04354008923049894794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-66892599325594125972018-05-11T07:57:32.907+12:002018-05-11T07:57:32.907+12:00Thanks George. That is some excellent "Buying...Thanks George. That is some excellent "Buying Guide" advice.kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00711762582915376469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-19897544776183856542018-05-10T02:09:31.921+12:002018-05-10T02:09:31.921+12:00Hello James,
Thanks for the reply, I am sure that ...Hello James,<br />Thanks for the reply, I am sure that all will go well with your adjustment - you are taking all the right steps. Please let me know when you have succeeded and are happy with the pencil. It's true that collecting Yard O Led pencils (and pens) can become addictive, so be careful. I have loads, but still try to track down elusive ones.<br />One other word of caution. Do not George Clementsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-82351891714531249712018-04-30T06:33:02.388+12:002018-04-30T06:33:02.388+12:00Hello George,
Thank you for the helpful feedback....Hello George,<br /><br />Thank you for the helpful feedback. I checked my Dremel set and it had 1.0 mm then 1.2 so I ordered some 1.1 mm ones off eBay. Also, I do not have any true smooth jaw pliers so I ordered a set of the jeweler's style parallel flat pliers with the nylon covered jaws from Esslinger--all told I was set back about 25.00 USD. This should do the trick, or at least is a Ectorangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04354008923049894794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-18269149917571283352018-04-29T07:28:32.520+12:002018-04-29T07:28:32.520+12:00Thanks for your comment George. Good idea about us...Thanks for your comment George. Good idea about using the drill shank.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-21396610518004916212018-04-29T06:17:51.289+12:002018-04-29T06:17:51.289+12:00Hello James,
It's nice to know that there is a...Hello James,<br />It's nice to know that there is another Yard O Led pencil enthusiast out there, and the Deco34 is a very nice model.<br />There really is no need to be apprehensive about adjusting the lead holding tube on your rolled gold model. It's a little job that is often needed, and, from your description, it sounds as though only the smallest of tweaks is needed. If you can get George Clementsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-26653384882111505032018-04-25T10:47:22.903+12:002018-04-25T10:47:22.903+12:00I used actual Yard O' Led spares as well as sw...I used actual Yard O' Led spares as well as swapped out with a known working Yard O' Led Deluxe. It works just fine in that one. With the rolled gold one, the lead will remain in place if you don't jar it, but there is no friction on it like the other. I could also put a sliver of tape on the end of the lead in the rolled gold one-- after all it takes a very long time to work the Ectorangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04354008923049894794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-52030634555477380742018-04-25T06:52:38.767+12:002018-04-25T06:52:38.767+12:00Maybe. Personally sounds like I'd try the gent...Maybe. Personally sounds like I'd try the gentlest of crimpings first. Also maybe another brand or tube of lead. There can easily be a 10% difference in lead diameter between brands and production batches. You might have a skinny piece of lead... try and find a fat one :) ?Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-87092366259080000602018-04-24T01:54:57.844+12:002018-04-24T01:54:57.844+12:00I double checked and slid the extractor down until...I double checked and slid the extractor down until the tip extended out from the holder- there is no residual lead. It’s just that the holder lacks the tiniest amount of friction to hold the lead in place. Perhaps I could put some glue on the end (and let it dry first) to add girth then insert the refill.Ectorangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04354008923049894794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-6125457172290640532018-04-23T16:56:36.180+12:002018-04-23T16:56:36.180+12:00I'm always scared to offer advice about repair...I'm always scared to offer advice about repairs. I have had a couple of similar experiences where there was actually an old snapped off tiny piece of residual lead stuck down inside the lead gripper itself and I had to dig that out with a combination of needle and 1mm drill. Perhaps you have a similar problem?Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-2393972239422714672018-04-22T05:17:49.689+12:002018-04-22T05:17:49.689+12:00HI,
I discovered Yard O' Led pencils on your ...HI,<br /><br />I discovered Yard O' Led pencils on your website while looking for the reason why my Pentel Graphgear 1000 was jamming (turned it out I refilling the magazine with too many leads). So I wound purchasing a new Deco 34 in 2015. I recently bought a rolled gold Deco style model on eBay and when it arrived, the lead was loose. I tried swapping out the lead with some spare 1.18 mmEctorangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04354008923049894794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-13452468229047684642011-06-15T00:01:53.013+12:002011-06-15T00:01:53.013+12:00any chance you could give advice on my vintage con...any chance you could give advice on my vintage conklin? it's about a 1930s model I'd guess, and the bit in the section end doesn't do anything. I don't know if it's seized up, rusted up, or just jammed or broken.<br /><br />thanksshawn, watch-arthttp://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?%2Fuser%2F41188-watch-art%2Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-66454075719582661162010-02-20T18:45:19.646+13:002010-02-20T18:45:19.646+13:00I just bought a screw-type Leroy Fairchild pen/pen...I just bought a screw-type Leroy Fairchild pen/pencil combo and the pencil mechanism does not work - the pencil slips into the mechanism so that you cannot apply pressure to write. Any ideas on how to fix this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-18737319016116176052010-02-05T13:40:50.547+13:002010-02-05T13:40:50.547+13:00I recently purchased a vintage durolite mechanical...I recently purchased a vintage durolite mechanical pencil with a split in the barrel that holds the eraser. My question is how do I take off the barrel from another mechanical pencil without causing damage in order to replace broken one with a new one.<br />sincerely,<br />ArtUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886195063393501785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-6835763152405955032009-10-29T12:16:01.781+13:002009-10-29T12:16:01.781+13:00my staedtker 925 05 has a problem when ever i clic...my staedtker 925 05 has a problem when ever i click it for more lead the whole lead piece falls out not like a normal process where just a little piece will move up and stop what do you think is wrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-5698710814617783532009-09-26T06:31:31.822+12:002009-09-26T06:31:31.822+12:00I'd suggest you contact Staedtler.I'd suggest you contact Staedtler.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-44628472777132828102009-09-26T02:46:57.233+12:002009-09-26T02:46:57.233+12:00Can a Staedtler 925 95 05 be repaired. Lead conti...Can a Staedtler 925 95 05 be repaired. Lead continuly breaks (4B). Also, can not get lead to advance. Seems to get hung up???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-91163972370877945322008-10-01T07:21:00.000+13:002008-10-01T07:21:00.000+13:00Well, I tend to fancy fountain pens as well, and I...Well, I tend to fancy fountain pens as well, and I can tell you that Mr. Binder is VERY well thought of in that circle. He does amazing nib work and restoration, and is a stand up gentleman for sure. Hust FYI here, no affiliations.<BR/><BR/><BR/>-SeanBigBuddhaYohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675440036639581345noreply@blogger.com