As you can see, it was a bit of a mess before I worked on it, but after repair, it is ready to go!
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Before and After Straightening
Started by Greg Minuskin, Nov 17 2011 03:33 AM
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Posted 17 November 2011 - 03:33 AM
While I was waiting for a few estimates to be approved, I went ahead and did a straightening job to a Diamond nib still in the section with the feed.
As you can see, it was a bit of a mess before I worked on it, but after repair, it is ready to go!
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As you can see, it was a bit of a mess before I worked on it, but after repair, it is ready to go!
Greg Minuskin
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Posted 17 November 2011 - 03:38 PM
Thanks for sharing Greg. I enjoy seeing a nib like that brought back to life.
Yes, it is really nice to bring back a nib to be enjoyed again, either as a collectable or as a user pen/nib.
I hope to post more photos of my work on a daily basis. I do so on my website as well.
Thanks!
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Posted 17 November 2011 - 10:45 PM
Nice Work Greg - Without really close inspection I would have put that as having been done by Mr. Binder.... That's a compliment in my book 
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Posted 18 November 2011 - 01:09 AM
Nice Work Greg - Without really close inspection I would have put that as having been done by Mr. Binder.... That's a compliment in my book
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Thanks for the compliment! I worked with John Mottishaw for a few years so I learned a few things
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Posted 18 November 2011 - 01:24 PM
Blotto: Were you playing darts with that thing? 
Excellent work, Greg.
Funny how the slit ends after the breather hole, this should not be common as the breather hole would act as a stressbreaker.
Excellent work, Greg.
Funny how the slit ends after the breather hole, this should not be common as the breather hole would act as a stressbreaker.
Edited by Pedro, 18 November 2011 - 01:24 PM.
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Posted 19 November 2011 - 12:43 AM
Blotto: Were you playing darts with that thing?
Excellent work, Greg.
Funny how the slit ends after the breather hole, this should not be common as the breather hole would act as a stressbreaker.
Thanks! Glad you like the work. I really strive for near perfection with these repairs.
I heard that the original slit machine sometimes "went too far" and went beyond the vent hole, during production.
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Posted 19 November 2011 - 12:44 AM
Thanks Greg. Can't wait to get it back and put it back where it belongs.
Check is in today's mail.
Check received today and the nib/unit sent out the same day so you should have it tomorrow! Thank you!
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