Pen repair book by jim marshall laurence oldfield

The fourth edition published 2017 of this popular reference book by two of the uks leading pen repair and restoration experts. Vintage fountain pens antique fountain pen auctions. For practical instruction, look to the more recent works of marshall and oldfield or richard binder. The book is split in three sections, part 1 goes over some generic concepts and ideas about pens and pen repair, part 2 is wonderful, focusing on specific models of classic pens and part 3 is more advanced techniques. Laurence oldfield, journal of the writing equipment society uk, november 2002 and on the pen practice website penopoly eversharp ca ballpoint richard conner pens and pencils. There are many places you can buy the book online but probably the most obvious is laurence oldfield s own website would be the first to try. Extremely comprehensive, 302 pages 20 more than third edition with color photos on virtually every pagecovers general and advanced procedures for repairing vintage fountain pens with ballpoint and pencil coverage as well and various specific fixes with a wealth of information on the penmakers. A practical repair guide for collectable pens and pencils by. The book will also be useful to those who plan on repairing their own pens as it contains hints and tips, plus diagrammatically explaining all the different filling systems. The pen practice dr laurence oldfield s site featuring a good range of wellrestored pens, technical notes regarding various pen models and wonderful pen tools for the serious repairer. Spare parts for parker fountain pens, nibs, clips, caps, barrels etc. Books carneil pens fountain pen restoration and repair. My main interest is in pens that are generally regarded as difficult to restore, and pens that require the manufacture of reproduction parts.

Not enjoying feeling helpless over a pen, i bought a copy of pen repair by jim marshall and laurence oldfield. Pen repair 4th edition by marshall and oldfield the. This is the new edition of jim marshalls and laurence oldfields fantastic pen repair book. A practical repair guide for collectable pens and pencils by jim marshall 20080601. Extremely comprehensive, 302 pages 20 more than third edition with color photos on virtually every pagecovers general and advanced procedures for repairing vintage fountain pens with ballpoint and pencil coverage as well and various specific fixes with a wealth of information on. Find a grave memorial millions of cemetery records. A practical repair guide for collectable pens and pencils by marshall, jim, oldfield, laurence isbn. I have found the book very useful and the best imo for general pen repairs. Have a look particularly at the workshop parts pages for hard to get items. The descriptions are too small to rad, at least too small for me.

Pen repair by jim marshall, laurence oldfield isbn. View laurence oldfield s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Authors include jim and jane marshall, jonthan veley, laurence oldfield, foley, and michael finlay. Also sells new and vintage pens, aaron and kim svabik, youngstown, oh, usa. For many years, the late frank dubiels book was the only modern manual available, but it has now been decisively surpassed by jim marshall and laurence oldfields pen repair available in the usa from pendemonium, or directly from the authors in the uk here. A practical repair guide for collectable pens and pencils paperback you may also be interested in. A beautiful book filled with color photos and illustrations. Manuals for the repair of vintage pens are not widely available. Victorian dipper pens, fountain pens, associated accessories and equipment related to writing instruments including quill cutters, inkwells, mechanical pencils and gold pens.

Fountain pen tuning the international association of penturners. Basic and common techniques are covered, as well as the more indepth processes involved in the repair of pens such as the parker vacumatic and sheaffer snorkel. Vintage fountain pens antique fountain pen auctions 1818. Contact us to order now pen repair second edition by jim marshall and laurence oldfield sold out shipping at cost, more details. Pen repair fourth edition jim marshall and laurence oldfield pen repair 4th edition. Inspire a love of reading with amazon book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with amazon book box, a subscription that delivers new books. It was written in honour of arthur twydle the uk pen guru. I now have a hobby business in fountain pen technology. It helped to have a guide in the form of the pen repair book by jim marshall and laurence oldfield. He was starting work on the book with our cooperation at the time of his death, so we have completed it and added as many of his hints and tips as we can remember. Jim marshall has 46 books on goodreads with 1104 ratings. A practical guide for repairing collectable pens and pencils with additional information on pen anatomy and filling systems by john marshall, laurence oldfield. The richardspens guide to fountain pens by richard binder are fantastic resources for those seeking information on pen repair tuning.

Laurence oldfield chief designer selfemployed linkedin. It contains material that is often very specific to a particular pen or type of pen, but much of its information can also be applied generally to other pens. Lifetime guarantee handcrafted, luxury, british fountain pens. The onoto repair book explains all and is the most comprehensive repair book ever. Books by jim marshall author of the rolling stones 1972. Laurence oldfield, uk jim marshall and i have just finished a book on pen repair. Introduction to parts, function, procedures and filling systems. That particular pelikan is on my desk today and writes perfectly. I plan to add technical articles written for the journal of the writing equipment society to those already existing in the technical section of this site, and to continue the development of new repair tools that will make easier. An article discussing the best pen repair books currently available on the market. Fountain pen tuning the international association of. If you would like me to autograph your book, then please send with your order a copy of what you would like me to write. Pen repair jim marshall, laurence oldfield wes forum. The emphasis was on adapting and making tools, being patient, using heat to dismantle and assemble and not to be afraid of tackling complex pens.

Laurence oldfield, journal of the writing equipment society uk, november 2002 and on the pen practice website. This is the new edition of jim marshall s and laurence oldfield s fantastic pen repair book. Pen repair 4th edition by marshall and oldfield the writing. Richard binders guide to nib tuning the international. This book originally involved my father, arthur twydle, who provided a unique distillation of sixty years of repairing and teaching how to repair fountain pens. Jim marshall and lawrence oldfield wrote a good handbook on repairs thats worth buying. Specialized restoration of wahl eversharp pens, also sells restored pens, syd saperstein, usa. More advanced procedures, reference and information. A practical guide for repairing collectable pens and pencils, with additional information on pen. Jim marshall and laurence oldfield, the pen and pencil gallery, 2008 while intended primarily for fountain pen enthusiasts, this book does provide a good grounding in pen repair for those wishing to do it professionally as well.

Jul 01, 2012 books coauthor with jim marshall of the only full colour book on pen repairs pen repair with high definition photographs of dismantled pens. Dec 01, 2014 judging from an advertisement in onoto pen repair, by peter crook, steve hull, jim marshall, and laurence oldfield about 2010. Pen repair by jim marshall, laurence oldfield 9780954630461. Many letters of appreciation have been received see testimonials. Frank dubiels repair manual popularly known as da book was the first comprehensive modern guide to vintage pen restoration, but is now primarily of historical interest. Books by john marshall author of the life of george. Simple repairs such as ink sac replacements are easily achieved and add real value while also bringing the pen back to good order.

Jim marshall pen repair book by dr collectible pens. Hi does anyone know where i can buy a copy of the above book 4th edition would be good. Jim marshall, the most prolific author of books on pens that i know of, has yet again revised and repainted his masterpiece here, along with laurence oldfield. Onoto pen repair the first edition, with 194 pages in 2008, broke new ground by presenting full colour photographs of dismantled pens and practical ways of repairing them. Sadly, he died just before the actual writing began, but his spirit and teaching are present on every page, and many of the photos. Dec 03, 2009 my pelikan guru was out of the country at the time. Al lthese resources will provide fountain pen makers with loads of ideas for different filling mechanisms as well as solutions to problems of flow. For many years, the late frank dubiels book was the only modern manual available, but it has now been decisively surpassed by jim marshall and laurence oldfield s pen repair available in the usa from pendemonium, or. This book is an adjunct to the two excellent existing repair manuals, marshall oldfield and da book. The second edition of this popular repair manual is now sold out, but the third. I am joint author with dr jim marshall of a comprehensive book on pen repair. Feb 14, 2021 in addition to all the above, 4th edition of pen repair by jim marshall and laurence oldfield as well as. A collectors handbook, revised 3rd edition regina martini, schiffler publishing ltd. He directs people to the marblefinished fountain pens of the 1920s60s, which continue to attract strong interest.

New and vintage pens, brian and lisa anderson, appleton, wi. Best pen repair books on the market in 2021 pen collecting. Jim marshall and laurence oldfield pen repair 4th edition. Home pen, pencil repair reference books pen repair 4th edition.

Written by uk pen repair experts the book includes british pens, among them mentmore, burnham, conway stewart, and onoto. Fountain pen hospital showcase of fine writing instruments. I specialise in the repair of vintage pens and devote most of my time to the design and manufacture of repair tools for other restorers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A practical guide for repairing collectable pens and pencils with additional information on pen anatomy and filling systems paperback 5. Jun 16, 2010 not enjoying feeling helpless over a pen, i bought a copy of pen repair by jim marshall and laurence oldfield. Pen repair by jim marshall, laurence oldfield waterstones. Using dumb luck i managed to remove the nib, refit it to the section and align it properly.

Also sells vintage pens and sheaffer snorkel parts, martin ferguson, midlothian, va, usa. The onoto repair book explains all and is the most comprehensive repair book ever written on onoto pens. Workshop tips are invaluable dont stint on either books or tools. Home page pen of the month tools technical pen sales pen repair home links. To buy any of the following books please contact us. Mar 27, 2009 it is about 200 pages thick sturdily ring bound and looks to be just over a5 in size. Fountain pen repair supplies, tools and books, sam and frank fiorella, fort madison, ia, usa.