Help Fixing Elastichuck 3174-D

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Hello Everyone!

I am new here so apologies if I am not doing this right. Recently I have acquired a Dietzgen Elastichuck 3174-D (double-ended) lead holder that needs its rubber gaskets replaced. I can’t for the life of me figure out what people are using to replace these (can’t find info anywhere). I have heard of cutting rubber tubing to create new washers but I am unsure of what diameter or kind. If anyone has experience with this please let me know - I’d love to get this leadholder working again.

Additionally, I’d love to know more info about this model in specific. I checked an archived version of leadholder.com and so far all I have found is a loose production date (1945-1960) and that it was produced in the USA which I already knew. Does anyone know where in the US this was made? or any other info about it? I am dying to know.

Thank you for bearing with me

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Hi. Welcome! I have the same problem, will be eyeing this post

Once saw someone selling an Elastichuck + 3 or 4 rubbers gaskets on eBay, but when I finally decided to get that item (I didn’t want the pencil, seller wouldn’t sell separately) it was too late :grimacing:

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Hi, welcome! That’s a great looking lead holder!

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Dan Linn (dslinn300) on Reddit might be one of the most knowledgeable on classic lead holders.

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Thank you! I sent him a message on Reddit. If I learn anything I will be sure to share it here for other people in the future who may have the same problem. I’m surprised how little information is out there on the these leadholders! :0

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