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. The writers knife with reference to cutler, scribe and collector by jim marshall 2019 soft cover. James marshall has 1 books on goodreads with 217951 ratings. Written by the late frank dubiel, this book is a classic and was for many years the only general fountain pen repair book available. Pen repair book 3rd edition by jim marshall and laurence oldfield. Fountain pen repair and restoration of vintage and.
Buy pen repair by jim marshall, laurence oldfield from waterstones today. Also sells vintage pens and sheaffer snorkel parts, martin ferguson, midlothian, va, usa. Pen repair book, by jim marshall and laurence oldfield. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. My main interest is in pens that are generally regarded as difficult to restore, and pens that require the manufacture of reproduction parts. Pen repair by jim marshall, 9780954630461, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. You will need a pin punch for driving out two small hard rubber pins in the pen. List of pdfs of articles written by jim marshall some of which have been published, others not. Marshall and oldfields pen repair will give you all that and a lot more. Can anyone describe important corrections to repair techniques in the current fourth edition to justify buying it. If you really want to try, consult a pen repair book, such as da book by frank dubiel or the repair book by jim marshall. Pen repair 4th edition by marshall and oldfield the. Repair forum, fountain pen network the place to ask questions. Pen repair paperback june 1, 2008 by jim marshall author, laurence oldfield author 3.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. A practical repair guide for collectable pens and pencils by marshall, jim, oldfield, laurence isbn. Pen repair by jim marshall, laurence oldfield waterstones. Dc fountain pen supershow seminar and workshop schedule. Pen repair by jim marshall, laurence oldfield isbn. Make the tool from a 2 51 mm length of mm hardwood dowel and a couple of pieces of stainless steel music wire. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. 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. Books by james marshall author of george and martha. This book along with frank dubiels da book are must haves for the fountain pen hobbyist.
A practical repair guide for collectable pens and pencils by jim marshall 20080601 on. The emphasis was on adapting and making tools, being patient, using heat to dismantle and. A practical guide for repairing collectable pens and pencils with additional information on pen anatomy and filling systems paperback 5. Its rare that two greats come together, but when they do, the results can be magical. Containing 120 pages packed with written and pictorial information. This is the ultimate reference by two of the countrys leading experts in pen repair. Authors include jim and jane marshall, jonthan veley, laurence oldfield. Extremely comprehensive, 302 pages 20 more than third edition with color. Oct 19, 2018 books to fill you in on fountain pen history, knowledge, trivia, and techniques.
This new book written by jim marshall is the 5th in the monograph series. Jim marshall and laurence oldfield pen repair 4th edition. Fountain pen repair and restoration is what we do all day, everyday. The white book by various soenneckens by stefan wallrafen the swan pen by stephen hull the writers knife by jim marshall the leadheads pencil blog 2 by jonathan a. Pen repairman are notorious for keeping your pen for weeks or months, but aarons turnaround in measured in days. I have been trying my hand at pen repair for a while now and it is surprising how the tools required for watch and clock repair almost map directly onto those required for basic pen repair. Fast service without compromising quality, and kim to keep him in line. This book is outstanding and your pens are worth the price. In the opening general section, all the parts of a pen are discussed, potential problems are listed and repairs are explained. See more ideas about fountain pen, books and knowledge.
Unless you are an expert, do not try to align or adjust the nib. Pen repair fourth edition jim marshall and laurence oldfield pen repair 4th edition. James marshalls most popular book is george and martha. We have put together a range of parts and kits that cover most of the major vintage fountain. Marshall, the author of numerous classics such as the george and martha books, left behind an.
A practical repair guide for collectable pens and pencils by. The swan pen mabie todd in england 18801960 by stephen hull 2019 hard cover. Many letters of appreciation have been received see testimonials. 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. There is new support for our publications, particularly pen repair and the new publication. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. It will be active at the end of september and will be progressively added to. One of the few remaining fountain pen repair and restoration shops in the world. Manuals for the repair of vintage pens are not widely available. New and vintage pens, brian and lisa anderson, appleton, wi. How to restore an onoto plunger filler richard binder. So far as i can see, there is no newer edition, and like most other things, it has gone up in price over the years.
He finally got his chance, but, sadly, work didnt begin until after marshalls death in 1992. The author doesnt treat things in great depth, but i like this book, and i haul it out now and again as. The second part covers the various pen brands and models, giving methods of repair for each type. A collectors guide, by jim marshall part of british publisher millers collectors guide series, this little book is an ideal introduction to the great panoply of collectible pens and writingrelated items. Based in the uk, our aim is to provide a range of replacement parts for your old and much loved vintage fountain pen. 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. Pen repair 4th edition by jim marshall and laurence oldfield. Kohinoor rapido eze pen cleaner, fountain pen network thread. Fountain pen hospital showcase of fine writing instruments. This is the new edition of jim marshall s and laurence oldfields fantastic pen repair book. Fountain pens complete guide to repair and restoration. For practical instruction, look to the more recent works of marshall and oldfield or richard binder.
This is the new edition of jim marshalls and laurence oldfields fantastic pen repair book. Writing instruments are guaranteed against mechanical failure due to faulty materials or workmanship throughout the life of the original owner. 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. For years maurice sendak had hoped to collaborate with his dear friend, writer and illustrator james marshall. Fountain pen repair supplies, tools and books, sam and frank fiorella, fort madison, ia, usa. The fourth edition published 2017 of this popular reference book by two of the uks leading pen repair and restoration experts.
Binder animal design on pens by regina martini the leadheads pencil blog 3 by jonathan a. Author interview james marshall, author of swine lake. Books by jim marshall author of the rolling stones 1972. Books fountain pens the complete guide to repair and restoration frank dubiel da book available from most pen supply stores pen repair by jim marshall and vintage sheaffer fountain and ballpoint pens are avidly. Of 911s and sheaffer targas by don fluckinger, on richard binders website. Our standard fountain pen repair and restoration lead time is 23 weeks. A practical repair guide for collectable pens and pencils by jim marshall. The second edition of this popular repair manual is now sold out, but the third. A practical repair guide for collectable pens and pencils by jim marshall 20080601 paperback january 1, 1837 3. We specialize in older writing instruments and accessories, with a focus on classic.