Lebeouf info
#1
Posted 28 May 2013 - 07:38 PM
When I got home and took a good look these bits and bobs included a AA Waterman with a gold plated (?) overlay and a Lebeouf size 8.(not common finds in the UK, and I have never seen one before). I am eager to return this to working order, it being the sleeve filler version. After 70+ years the section is proving difficult to shift;
so before applying any more muscle I thought i would ask if anyone knows if this is friction fit or screw fit?
#2
Posted 29 May 2013 - 02:28 AM
depending on color and condition, it could be a pricey pen
Rick
#4
Posted 29 May 2013 - 03:32 PM
#5
Posted 29 May 2013 - 05:42 PM
I promise to post a pic of mine one once work has been completed.
Re: friction fit, likely with a banded metal section. do be careful. If in doubt, send it to a professional!
This genuinely interests me, what constitutes a professional?
If it is the 'concrete' some one who makes a living out of pen restoration then that will discount many very competent restorers.
If it is those who have the necessary competence / experience, then how is that to be achieved without attempting such work
if it is down to self assessment, then Firebreakline is up there with the best
whilst if down to how others assess the work, then those who restore only for themselves could be devalued.
Probably not a discussion for this forum, but I do often wonder just what is meant by this phrase.
Edited by Paul M, 29 May 2013 - 05:43 PM.
#6
Posted 29 May 2013 - 09:39 PM
Thanks for the photo's, the grey one is stunning.
I promise to post a pic of mine one once work has been completed.
Re: friction fit, likely with a banded metal section. do be careful. If in doubt, send it to a professional!
This genuinely interests me, what constitutes a professional?
SNIP
Probably not a discussion for this forum, but I do often wonder just what is meant by this phrase.
Hi,
I'd offer the thought that this is a perfect discussion for this forum, though if it takes on a life of its own, we can consider splitting the discussion (it can be done) and place the "restorer" portion in either "restoration" or "elements of collecting".
Knock yourselves out. This is a nontrivial subject, and it can impact many collectors. A worthwhile subject to explore...
regards
david
Email: isaacson@frontiernet.net
#7
Posted 29 May 2013 - 09:56 PM
regards
david
Email: isaacson@frontiernet.net
#8
Posted 29 May 2013 - 09:57 PM
david
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#9
Posted 30 May 2013 - 01:57 AM
I was going to ask what constitutes a 2.5 pen collection
then I thought, wait... I got 1.5 Lebeoufs, so I know the answer.
I'll try to post up tonight or tomorrow what a 1.5 lebeouf looks like....
I would offer that a professional in this hobby, is anyone that for a vocation, takes pens in for repair, has the tools or equipment to deal with the various items one encounters during pen repair, and can successfully repair said pens. They have also in their "toolbox" a resonable amount of experience and expertise in dealing with vintage pen repair.
It is as David said, a perfect question for this forum.
#10
Posted 30 May 2013 - 07:01 AM
#11
Posted 30 May 2013 - 07:08 AM
#12
Posted 30 May 2013 - 06:52 PM
I have absolutely no idea who widget is, but if someone is happy with a pen I have sent then that pleases me.
I would not consider myself a professional restorer by any definition. It is a hobby, I have competence in a number of areas, but there are pens I have yet to tackle (Ford as a UK example, Nozac one of probably several US types). Heck, I still work plenty too many hours a week helping to run a pretty unique and complex outfit ( as anyone of the many pen collectors who have visited will I am sure testify). So I doubt i will ever be able to claim professional or master status.
For me, a professional is someone willing to take the risk of breaking someone else's pen!
Probably plenty are willing to do that, the real test is are they willing to deal with the consequences ;-)
#13
Posted 02 June 2013 - 12:22 PM
Having had the opportunity to dismantle it and return it to a 'writing condition' I am of the view it is probably not good enough for anything other than a donor pen, The cap barely locks on to the barrel threads and I have noted a blemish on the bottom part. So interesting pen, nice large nib, but not a keeper.
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