Extreme way to widen nib slit / tine. (text narration only, no voice over)

This video is going to demonstrate an extreme and risky way to widen a nib's slit quickly.  This method involves pulling the tine directly very violently with a common tool - the brass shim plate/sheet (brass shim should really be a standard tool set for a fountain pen enthusiast / tinkerer)

Disclaimer: only proceed on your own risk!  I shall not be responsible for any destroyed nib.  If you want to try this, I recommend that you try it on a cheap nib which you can afford to lose.

I used a Jinhao #6 nib from a X750 as demonstration in this video.  
Step 1: Insert a brass shim into the nib slit
Step 2: Insert a 2nd brass shim into the nib slit
Step 3: Bend the brass shim to the sides and pinch it into shapes
Step 4: Pull the tine!

Pen used in this video:
Lamy Safari (Vista) M nib, inked Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue
Jinhao 992 (clear) F nib, inked Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Red
Jinhao X750 (red ice flower), inked Diamine Majestic Blue

Paper: Kokuyo 'Sara Sara' A5 Loose Leaf

0:00 Intro and Disclaimer
1:18 The nib in this video
2:25 Step 1
3:22 Step 2
4:09 Step 3
4:49 Step 4
5:53 Before and After

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