Pen Disassembly Heater, Digital residue 046" leads and mechanism works

046" leads and mechanism works both ways

The two slots in the tool lock-up with two tabs in the clicker ratchet mechanism so you can apply torque to unscrew things holding the cap together

make sure the convex and concave surfaces of the nib are aligned with the respectively curved jaws of the tool

They fit a lot of other early Waterman's ballpoints that aren't shown below

the spring action of the aligning center pin causes it to retract so you can still unscrew the bushing

Pen Disassembly Heater, Digital residue 046" leads and mechanism worksTHIS UNIT WILL FACILITATE THE TEAR DOWN OF NEW AND VINTAGE PENS BY SOFTENING UP ADHESIVES, GUNKED UP THREADS, PARKER JEWELS & SCREWED IN BUSHINGS, AND JUST PLAIN STUCK TOGETHER BRITTLE ITEMS WHILE GREATLY DIMINISHING THE CHANCES OF BREAKAGE TO YOUR FRAGILE ANTIQUE PENS. DONT USE A HEAT GUN, WHATEVER YOU DO; THE TEMPERATURES PRODUCED BY HEAT GUNS CAN VERY QUICKLY INITIATE A STRONG FLAMABLE REACTION IN CELLULOSE NITRATE, OF WHICH MANY VINTAGE PENS ARE