How does the pen collet lock, inserted pin or internal locking cogs that wear out?
2012639
Hole access to insert chuck size drill bit to lock collet. Knurled nut can be tightened or loosened on chuck to remove drill bit. Works well.
1511788
You can't fix them .If you still have warranty take it back and get your money back.I used mine long enough to use up four pads and when I went to change the fourth pad the plastic housing around the locking pin broke, unfortunately, I had no warranty left on mine.I'm very disappointed with Wagner ,thought I was buying a quality product.
1220900
only 1 year.... But wished I didn't purchase this one I have, as the pin that holds the case downward won't hold & just spins after about 30 cases... Sent it back for them to replace the pin & nothing else... Told them how to fix it & they just said they had great engineers & it was just fine, when I received it & started to use it ...the pin only lasted a few cases & we were right back where I was in the beginning........Corse that just my personal opinion ..... I still believe in Hornady equipment, just not this one item...
1671879
The carbide glass breaker tip should not have any play in it. The pen top should thread down tightly. And the Handcuff key should also fit securely. If the glass breaker tip is loose in its fitting send it back for repair or replacement. I haven't heard of any issues with returning defective products. Hope this helps.
1592495
I bought mine recently (end of last year) and the ball lock connector locks into place.
1352702
I have only had mine for two months. No problems so far. However, Most lock manufacturers recommend using graphite for lubrication, not WD40.
50367
The gap is just a little more than an inch wide. I have had my pen for almost a year now with no issues. The pins have a round ball attached to the top. It would be very difficult to be impaled by it.
1365231
I had a problem with the threaded holding pin breaking after a while, normally these are case hardened pins and the first one I've ever had break. I replaced it myself and have had no problems since, maybe just a bad pin or metal?
1336114
mine relocks, but I do have to turn the knob back to original position, and it stays locked until pin is typed in again
282701
There is a "nose-cone" tip that unscrews. ... Just stupid simple ... There is a tension spring but the insert (refill cartridge) does not retract ... It is just covered by the cap. ... The cap (with the ring monunted on it) snaps on (does not screw on) ... I read that some people lost their pen because the cap did not retain the main body of the pen ... I bought it anyway ... I lost mine, within a week ... This is a fairly short pen ... The cartrige does not use the PARKER Compatability extension adapter, that comes with each refill, because this is not a full length pen (but is long enough for normal, comfort and control). There is a "nose-cone" tip that unscrews. ... Just stupid simple ... There is a tension spring but the insert (refill cartridge) does not retract ... It is just covered by the cap. ... The cap (with the ring monunted on it) snaps on (does not screw on) ... I read that some people lost their pen because the cap did not retain the main body of the pen ... I bought it anyway ... I lost mine, within a week ... This is a fairly short pen ... The cartrige does not use the PARKER Compatability extension adapter, that comes with each refill, because this is not a full length pen (but is... » Read More There is a "nose-cone" tip that unscrews. ... Just stupid simple ... There is a tension spring but the insert (refill cartridge) does not retract ... It is just covered by the cap. ... The cap (with the ring monunted on it) snaps on (does not screw on) ... I read that some people lost their pen because the cap did not retain the main body of the pen ... I bought it anyway ... I lost mine, within a week ... This is a fairly short pen ... The cartrige does not use the PARKER Compatability extension adapter, that comes with each refill, because this is not a full length pen (but is long enough for normal, comfort and control). « Show Less
2261767
I have carried one of these pens in my front pant pocket everyday for the past 14 years without any problems. A pen survived at cycle through the clothes washing machine and dryer and kept working.
121777
The pointy part of the pen breaks glass. I tested this out at a local junkyard. This is another reason why I carry this pen everywhere with me.
378543
The new lead inserts from the writing tip end of the pen. Took me a while to figure it out, too.
2201308
As far as I know the availability of the outer shell is directly from Montblanc's Service center. You would need to send the pen in for repair. It will cost you $$$
171725
My machine is temporarily in storage so I can't inspect it to figure out what might be wrong with yours; I hope another person has a definitive answer. But offhand, it sounds like a problem with the wedge pin working loose (is the nut securely fastened, with a lock washer or a self-locking nut?) and/or with excessive play in the crank where the wedge pin seats (perhaps it has become rounded after several wedge pin replacements, and a loose wedge pin began the process of deterioration). I'd disassemble as much as you can and make sure that the crank's wedge pin seat has not become worn, perhaps rounded or otherwise damaged. I can't figure out any other possible causes for the problem, assuming it works for a while and then goes off again, and the intervals during which it works are becoming shorter.
203970
Great! Has worked for over 3 years now. The pen has had to be replaced several occasions though.
430785
my newest replacement is having the same issue. I have to use a screwdriver or something to push in the lock if I've used it hard. Im going to take mine apart and see if theres a molding edge or something that needs filed off.