Inkquiring Minds | Pen Resurrection Sunday Ep 58 1940 Sheaffer Balance 500 Vacuum-Fil @InkquiringMinds | Uploaded April 2024 | Updated October 2024, 2 days ago.
This is the fourth of four pens sent to me for restoration by John Somers. It is a circa 1940 Sheaffer Balance 500 Vacuum-Fil. I was concerned about succeeding with this one as it was in pretty rough shape when I got it.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:12 - Introduction
01:55 - Triage
04:21 - Removing the Section with Heat
06:11 - Removing the Vac with Tool
07:02 - Replacing the Vac Seal
10:31 - Knocking Out the Feed
15:23 - Polishing the Nib and Feed
16:46 - Polising the Section
17:04 - Removing Scratches from Cap and Barrel
20:38 - Replacing Nib, Feed, Section
22:38 - Test Filling
24:13 - Writing Sample
25:16 - Thoughts
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Concerto No. 3 in E major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Spring" by Antonio Vivaldi, in HD quality!
- Classical music piece performed by: John Harrison — Violin / Robert Turizziani — Conductor / Wichita State University Chamber Players
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CAUTION: The following video has an unusually high VHQ (video humor quotient). Viewers are advised to refrain from consuming carbonated beverages while watching. Any liquid spewing out of your nose is YOUR responsibility.
This is the fourth of four pens sent to me for restoration by John Somers. It is a circa 1940 Sheaffer Balance 500 Vacuum-Fil. I was concerned about succeeding with this one as it was in pretty rough shape when I got it.
If you like this video, don't forget to like and subscribe and hit that bell to be notified when I post new videos!
JOIN AS A MEMBER HERE TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS:
youtube.com/channel/UCbT6bph6TcR-6ByiXzU3RYg/join
GOLDSPOT PENS ONLINE AFFILIATE LINK (yes it works!):
https://goldspot.com?aff=8
Links:
Richard Binder Line Width Chart (pdf):
richardspens.com/pdf/strokewidths.pdf
Etsy Shop for "Ink Buddy" Items:
etsy.com/shop/AlliedArmorers?ref=usf_2020
My favourite brick-and-mortar pen and stationery store; Reids!
reidstationers.com
Listen to my music at SoundClick:
soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=368777
My YouTube Community Tab:
youtube.com/c/DouglasRathbun/community
Get 10% off your purchase from Appelboom by using the code FRIEND at checkout!
appelboom.com
Get 10% off your purchase from Cult Pens: tinyurl.com/y6g8yqal
Subscribe for more fountain pen videos: tinyurl.com/rgfe4v3
Share this video with a friend:
youtu.be/at-0pojwn_c
Watch next – youtube.com/watch?v=oA5K1PPjD_o&via=tb
Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:12 - Introduction
01:55 - Triage
04:21 - Removing the Section with Heat
06:11 - Removing the Vac with Tool
07:02 - Replacing the Vac Seal
10:31 - Knocking Out the Feed
15:23 - Polishing the Nib and Feed
16:46 - Polising the Section
17:04 - Removing Scratches from Cap and Barrel
20:38 - Replacing Nib, Feed, Section
22:38 - Test Filling
24:13 - Writing Sample
25:16 - Thoughts
Let’s connect:
Instagram – douglasrathbun
Threads - threads.net/@douglasrathbun
Email - inkquiringminds@gmail.com
Concerto No. 3 in E major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Spring" by Antonio Vivaldi, in HD quality!
- Classical music piece performed by: John Harrison — Violin / Robert Turizziani — Conductor / Wichita State University Chamber Players
- Music licensed by: John Harrison
- Music license: CC BY-SA 1.0
CAUTION: The following video has an unusually high VHQ (video humor quotient). Viewers are advised to refrain from consuming carbonated beverages while watching. Any liquid spewing out of your nose is YOUR responsibility.
