Montblanc 252 Nib Removal

[hilsedwards]

Help please Montblanc experts.

I have a delicious Montblanc 252 but the nib is a tad too fine for my writing pleasure. 'Him indoors' has managed to source an OM replacement.

Advice is now required to how to remove the nib and feed from the section. Does the section screw off from the barrel as in my 72 or is a special tool required to extract the nib etc??

Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Many thanks.

[hilsedwards]

Many thanks to both Niche & Fountainbel for their invaluable assistance.

[fountainbel]

Just finished the dedicated Montblanc 252 nib removal tool for hilsedwards.

The attached Photobucket links show the design.

Note the 254 needs a different larger tool

Francis

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/Fountain%20pen%20Repair%20tools/MB2520021600x1200.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/Fountain%20pen%20Repair%20tools/MB2520031600x1200.jpg

[hilsedwards]

Just finished the dedicated Montblanc 252 nib removal tool for hilsedwards.

The attached Photobucket links show the design.

Note the 254 needs a different larger tool

Francis

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/Fountain%20pen%20Repair%20tools/MB2520021600x1200.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/Fountain%20pen%20Repair%20tools/MB2520031600x1200.jpg

This is a most effective and ingenious little tool; of course it works perfectly.

Many thanks Francis.

[niksch]

Many thanks to both Niche & Fountainbel for their invaluable assistance.

 

 

You are most welcome. I'm glad that Francis could be of assistance.

 

Eric

[crabe919]

Saw this thread about removing the nib with a special tool.

Can someone explain me how this tool works? I don't get it.

 

Regards,

[hari317]

Saw this thread about removing the nib with a special tool.

Can someone explain me how this tool works? I don't get it.

 

Regards,

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/Fountain%20pen%20Repair%20tools/MB2520021600x1200.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/Fountain%20pen%20Repair%20tools/MB2520031600x1200.jpg

 

The nib and feed are held together by a sleeve called the "feeder case". This sleeve has two slots. The tabs on the extractor tool engage the slots and the nib is unscrewed out. Gentle Heat is advised. I would wait for further inputs from Francis himself.

[crabe919]

hari,

 

now i see!

I didn't saw the 2 pins on the tool at first, that explains it.

 

Thanks,

 

Regards,

 

Adam

[Chrissy]

Can I just make sure I have this right?

Francis actually made this tool to remove the nib?

That's awesome. Francis I salute you.

Edited February 18, 2012 by Chrissy

[chalkieY]

Help please ! Does anyone have a MONTBLANC 252 nib removal tool , is prepare to loan, hire or perhaps knows where I am able to buy one , hire or loan.

I have searched the internet but am unable to locate one.

I am just about ready to bang my head against the wall HELP HELP HELP .

Many thanks for any help.

 

 

 

[jar]

Help please ! Does anyone have a MONTBLANC 252 nib removal tool , is prepare to loan, hire or perhaps knows where I am able to buy one , hire or loan.

I have searched the internet but am unable to locate one.

I am just about ready to bang my head against the wall HELP HELP HELP .

Many thanks for any help.

 

 

 

Hi. Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell. Fountainbel is a member here and you can send him a private message.