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I want to order the black plastic section normally found on the 065 brushed steel and put it on my imperial blue 067 to replace the high gloss grip. Are they interchangeable? I can order one but want to find out if it will fit first.

(The thread on ultrasonic cleaners has morphed into a thread on pressing nibs into the section. I thought I'd start a new thread for the discussion.) What's the preferred method for returning a nib/feed to its section after cleaning or nib work? I've generally used a folded cloth to help my fingers grasp the nib/feed and then to press it manually into the section. I often use a little sheet of rubber to help hold on to the section. My technique feels like there must be a better way. I'm afraid of using pliers to hold the nib because I fear they might damage the comb of the feed or scratch the nib. On the other hand, I can't fully see what's happening when i use the folded cloth to protect the nib/feed. Often I feel like I could push the nib a bit further into the section if I had a better method or used a dedicated tool, because I can't get enough grip or channel enough force to the nib/feed. In some few instances, I've needed to slightly sand down the girth of the feed so that I can return the nib to its proper depth. I'd prefer not to sand, if there were a better way. So: 1. What's the preferred method? 2. What tools should be used? 3. Where are these tools available? Thanks, Richard