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We gathered in this page everything present on this site relating to materials and repair equipment, with a list and a summary classification of the same. </onlyinclude> At the same time the page will serve as a general index for specific items on these topics. All photos of the equipment illustrated in the various pages mentioned in this section are available in [[:Category:Attrezzature|this gallery]].
We gathered in this page everything present on this site relating to materials and repair equipment, with a list and a summary classification of the same. </onlyinclude> At the same time the page will serve as a general index for specific items on these topics. All photos of the equipment illustrated in the various pages mentioned in this section are available in [[:Category:Attrezzature|this gallery]].
== Prerequisiti ==
== Prerequisites ==
Before starting any repair and or restoration is essential to take yourself two things that cannot be found either in the market or in the net. Luckily, they are available to all, you just need to use them:
* Patience
* patience
* Time
* time
== Adhesives / Sealants / Heat Sources ==
== Adhesives / Sealants / Heat Sources ==
* [[Shellac]]
* [[Shellac]]
* [[Sealant pens]]
* Silicone grease
* [[Sigillante per penne|Sealant]]
* [[Sigillante per penne|Sealant]]
* Talc
* Talc
* Solid wax
* Solid wax
* [[Cyanoacrylate]]
* [[Cyanoacrylate]]
== Parts and replacements ==
* [[Sacs]]
* [[Vacumatic Diaphragms]]
* [[J-bar]] for lever fillers
* [[I-bar]] for button fillers
* Corks for piston fillers
* [[:Image:O-Ring-Box.jpg|O-ring as an alternative to corks]]
* Gaskets for plunger fillers
* [[O-ring]] for the [[Snorkel Pen]]
== Specific equipment ==
* [[Ultrasonic Bath]]
* [[:Image:Extraction-Block.jpg|Extraction block]]
* [[Safety clamps]]
* [[:Image:Divaricatore-Gommini.jpg|Sac retractor]]
* [[Vacumatic Equipment]]
* [[:Image:Spessimetri.jpg|Gauge to enlarge nib slit]]
* [[Nib block]]
* [[burnisher]]
== General equipment ==
* [[Washing aids]]
* [[Pulitoreidrodinamicoaflussocontrollato|A do-it-yourself washer at no cost]]
* [[Ottiche|Lens]]
* [[:Image:Sgorbie.jpg|Gouges]]
* [[:Image:Materiale-Vario.jpg|Different parts]]
* [[:Image:Foratappi.jpg|Corks cutter]]
* [[:Image:Scovolino.jpg|Brush]]
* [[:Image:Maschi-Filettatura-Rovescia.jpg|inverted threading tools]]
* [[:Image:Snorkel-Converter.jpg|Poor's snorkel]]
* [[:Image:Misuratore-Passi-Vite.jpg|Screw step measurement tool]]
* Dies
== Abrasives for barrels and nibs ==
* [[Sharpening Stone]]
* [[:Image:Micromesh-Sheets.jpg|Micromesh abrasive sheets]]
* [[:Image:Nib-Brushing-Sheets.jpg|Abrasive plastic sheets for the nib slit]]
* [http://www.micro-surface.com/ more examples of abrasives for polishing]
* [[:Image:Wenol-Metal-Polish.jpg|Polishing Paste]]
== Suppliers list ==
The following is a list of suppliers of materials and equipment purchased on the internet.
* [http://www.tryphon.it/catalogo.htm tools and materials], an interesting catalog for repairs, perhaps the most complete on the net.
* [http://www.woodbin.ca/ Woodbin] spare parts and tools for repairs. Great prices.
* [http://www.cathedralpens.co.uk Cathedral Pens] European retailer, fewer problems with duties and shipping
* [http://www.penpractice.com/page3.html/ Penpractice], specialized tools, expensive, of course.
* [http://www.steytler.com/nibblock.htm block to adjust nibs] just to see how it's done. Unfortunately is no more produced.
* [http://fpgeeks.com/2011/11/the-nib-block-an-essential-tool-for-any-nibmeister/ Another block to adjust nibs].