Western 532A Backspring
Western 532A Backspring
I bought this knife with a broken backspring. Didn't think it would be a big deal to make another one and get it going. First Western I've ever taken apart and sure wasn't expecting what I found. I've never seen another spring set up like this on a lock back knife. Maybe other companies used this as well? Looking if over and have decided to make a tail piece and a spring like on a conventional lock back and put it back together. Don't suppose anyone would have another 532 with a bad blade in it? Thought the pics might help someone else with a Western & broken spring.
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Re: Western 532A Backspring
wow that IS unique never had one apart either that is interesting.
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Re: Western 532A Backspring
Jim (coffeecup) emailed and said he had a Western 532 with some damage. I was so happy to get that to have a complete spring to work with. Guess what? Totally different set up. This knife Jim sent has a more conventional type spring. In both knives a cotter pin has been used as a tensioner in different methods. Who would have thought that? Question - Would any cotter pin work on this? Would it have to be a certain type then hardened? Is a cotter pin spring steel? Not very experienced in Western knives thought I would share my experience with others.
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Re: Western 532A Backspring
I have a 532 but I have not had it apart, they sure looks different.
They do not seem to be very common.
Thanks for posting the pics!
They do not seem to be very common.
Thanks for posting the pics!
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i suspect that would be spring tempered stock, very neat to see the variations in production though!
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Re: Western 532A Backspring
This has been bugging me so I did some digging on it. Apparently they do make some cotter pins from spring steel. Great to know where to get some for projects.
http://monsterfastener.com/item/ctrpss- ... aQod0C0ATQ
http://monsterfastener.com/item/ctrpss- ... aQod0C0ATQ
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