If you have access to a lathe I'd highly recommend trying to turn a pen or two. Waterman ink is nice (I have a bottle of Waterman black, it's a very good black and has never clogged on me) but I found Parker Quink blue to be a great daily writer as well. use the idea for othe cool pens. If you like standard ballpoint ink in your multi-pen, Fisher offers a mini ballpoint refill that can be snapped to the exact size you need. on Introduction. I usually get my refills from eBay for cheap, but this looks easy enough to try. *Grab your alligator style paper clip remover and pull out the stopper from the body of the Mini Gel Stick pen.But don't go shoving this on the end of the gel stick just yet; without an air-hole, you'll just increase the pressure in the stick until it releases in a black puddle of ooze, all over you hands (trust me on this one). Cross AT wants you to pay $3.75 for the privilege to refill your snazzy Ion pen. They come with a decent (though unpolished) nib, converter cartridge and brass tubes to press into your choice of pen material and turn to shape. Typically, these take 0.5 mm Cross pen refills, especially in Cross pen and pencil sets. at craft shows), but none of the nibs look like anything to brag on. Request a Tip Now! IMPORTANT - Be sure to keep the pencil point down when extending the lead and turn the cap once to the right and proceed with one of the following: Hold the pencil barrel and TWIST the cap clockwise until the lead and the lead protector are exposed. About: Distracted engineering student, Olin class of 2012. ; Once you receive your pen adapter: Twist cap clockwise until lead is exposed. Push a new Cross 0.5mm lead cassette into the pencil barrel until a click is heard. Soak nib and front section overnight in lukewarm water with a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Also, since I turned them myself, they feel more like they belong to me than something I bought. I don't think I ever noticed them. Good luck! lol! Success! Fountain pens and ink can be hard to find locally, but check eBay. I make mine from kits I bought at Lee Valley tools. But I've discovered another way that, though not less wasteful of resources, is a lot cheaper. ): In the world of consumer writing utensils, the razors and blades, and disposable business models seem to be the only choices available. We need to get rid of about 3 mm in length.I have no idea what kind of file this is, something for woodworking (I think). Once exposed, advance lead by applying a slight pressure to the tip. In order to determine which pencil you have, remove the cap and examine the top of the lead storage area. Return to Cross Consumer Relations Department for evaluation. They lack that disposability that ordinary pens have, and thus I keep much better track of them. *Using the tack, poke a hole through the end of the stopper. I'm with you. --Cassette: Insert a new cassette by gripping the black acrylic eraser holder and pulling gently. Turn cap clockwise to extend lead. Return the eraser to seal the top securely. You might need to use a little force when you get to the flange. Mine is a cheap Crown. --If the band at the base of the eraser is black, you have a cassette Cross pencil. It's great in that respect! In the world of consumer writing utensils, the razors and blades, and disposable business models seem to be the only choices available. Lead protector drags on paper while writing, Lead extends from cassette when pulled from pencil. Lee Valley sells plastic blanks (and wood blanks too, in some exotic woods) Once out, Shake the cassette to make sure that it is empty. Push lead back into cassette before returning the cassette to pencil. Repeat approximately 12 times. on Step 4. It's a real pain, especially when I pick up my pen full of Parker Blue after 6 months of disuse and it writes right away. I'm planning to make one to use at work though, but it'll have to be sturdy to survive at the shop. Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. I tried wrapping the refill stick with a few winds of masking tape to "fatten it up: and it worked great. (A hacksaw made a mess of the airhole). one of the reasons it probably didi that is becus the polar inks have lots of antifreeze in them so they can survive up to -42 conditions. For the Lamy, I refill an empty cartridge using a blunt hypodermic needle/syringe that I ordered off of eBay. But I've discovered anoth… "Lazarus, come out! Do you strictly use wood or have you tried any plastic material? Not to mention, your using one of the slickest pens on the planet.Oh, and as an added benefit, you now have a greater selection of (admittedly elementary school-girly) colors. Lead breaks while writing (pressing too hard). Even Crane Papers only carries some off-brand. Each Cross pen is designed for you to depend on for a long time so you need the highest quality Cross refills to help you gain the most from your favourite pen. If the band at the base of the eraser is chrome, (no black showing), (Cassetteless) remove the eraser and insert nine pieces of 0.5mm leads into the storage cavity. To determine which Cross pencil you have, remove the cap and examine the top of the lead storage area. Cross do a Jumbo Ballpoint Refill which is designed to fit in any Cross pen which is compatible with Cross Selectip Rollerball Refills. I've got, I don't know, maybe 7 of them. I'm making a note here, Huge Success! I like the feel and I think it has a classy/classic sort of look. Paying $3-$4 for ink refills seems outrageous when all you need is a little bit of ink. Cross has two different types of Cross mechanical pencil: cassette and cassetteless. Turn the cap clockwise to put the pencil into the writing position. It's a lot cheaper and easier to obtain - I had to get my Waterman from a specialty pen shop. Not after I saw these Staples Mini Gel Stick pens. Use pencil with less lead exposed beyond the protector. Contact Consumer Relations for pricing or purchase a replacement desk set pen/pencil online. DIY Cross Ion Pen Refill (cheap! For the Monteverde, I use the supplied cartridge converter. I've tweaked both of them by polishing the nibs so they write pretty smoothly. Not covered under warranty. Cassetteless mechanical pencils from Cross have a reservoir for storage of replacement lead for when your pencil needs replenishing after use. on Introduction. Lighter than solid metal, but with a good hard surface that won't get dinged up. However, I pretty much stick to two daily writers - a Lamy Safari in fine which I carry 99% of the time and a Monteverde Invincia for more dressy occasions. We also carry the most popula that ink runs down the barrel in a very nice way and practaly works for the pen, so go check it out! Cost about $10 for the kit. on Introduction, Since the nearest Staples is over 50 miles from my home, and shipping for a small order is over $8, I found a method to revive the Cross brand refills from premature death. --Cassetteless: Remove the eraser and insert nine pieces of 0.5mm leads into the storage cavity. If you did that carefully, I imagine you wouldn't see it through the "ink window." Return unit for replacement pricing or purchase a replacement nib online. I know plastic is popular though and supposed to be easy to turn. That is a very cool idea. on Step 3, A craft knife works equally well. Turn the cap clockwise to put the pencil into the writing position. *Shove the stopper on the now shorter Gel stick -Hopefully you followed "Fix the Stick" and broadened the Staples refill (pic soon)*Load and lock your Cross Ion pen*Admire. This is a new refill to the market and Pen Heaven do not stock this at the present time. I bought a Lamy fountain pen (Lamy Vista, fine point) and totally love it. I think not! Steve, Reply 12 years ago Reply We will provide an adapter so a Cross pen refill can be used in your pen. If you followed the original version of this guide, you may have noticed that once everything was assembled, the Staples refill would stick and didn't retract properly when you closed the pen.This cause is the shape of the Cross Ion spring. Thanks James! Twist the cap counter clockwise until you hear it click. Today's patients, the Cross AT Ion pen and some Staples Mini Gel Stick pens.You will need:1 (starving) Cross Ion Gel pen1 Staples Mini Gel Stick pen1 Tack1 Alligator style staple remover1 File (pick your favorite tooth configuration)1 Ruler. Push a new Cross 0.5mm lead cassette into the pencil barrel until a click is heard. Paying $3-$4 for ink refills seems outrageous when all you need is a little bit of ink. I haven't lost one of my fountain pens yet. I've had several of these little guys over the years and love them to death. on Step 4. Thanks! It is, bulletproof though. We need to emulate this large base because of how the pushing mechanism at the base of the Ion forces the stick forward when the two halves of the pen are pulled apart.Luckily, the Staples Mini Gel Stick pens have an end cap that is very similar to the one found on the Cross Ion refill (See the plastic end piece I removed from the Cross Ion refill). Follow the Extend/Advance Lead Instructions to activate. purchase a replacement desk set pen/pencil online. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. A. T. Cross Co. LLC © 2018. Actually now that I'm done with school I hardly use my pens at all which is a little sad... just for lists, and notes and junk. Because the Cross AT refills are fat and taper down to a ballpoint tip, the spring has the same, almost cone-like shape. I use a lot more blue, which is nice because I don't have to go downtown to get it. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. I'm thinking of a thin metal tube (probably brass), epoxy filled, then bored for the pen guts. Refilling Cross Mechanical Pencil. Material-wise I've always stuck to hardwoods aside from the metal pen idea posted above. (that means it is waterproof, bleach proof, alcohol proof, and pretty much everything else proof.) In UK you can get the gell in pens in Poundland.

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