This is how I fix my mistakes

#goldpan · Post by **#goldpan** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 4:38 am

Remember the little lockback with the piano key ivory? https://allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_ ... 14&t=52651

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Not realizing that there issues causing the blade to bind I had to take it apart. I tried to save the handles but a chunk broke off... so, I did this:

I fixed the binding issues and replaced the walnut handles with some Elk. Needs more sanding and then some polishing. Like I use to hear as a kid, "When life hands you lemons,make lemon aid!" Its gonna be a good one! Function is good and the lock up is solid

Now that that is almost done I still have enough ivory to do about six of these in walnut with the ivory stripe. Check back to see the final outcome

Quick Steel · Post by **Quick Steel** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 4:48 am

A great save goldpan. Congrats!

And I will check back.

Brumbydownunder · Post by **Brumbydownunder** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:06 am

Yep ... well saved!

Like it.

jerryd6818 · Post by **jerryd6818** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 8:28 am

There ya go Randy. That's using your head for something besides a hat rack (as my mother would have said). Nice job.

glennbad · Post by **glennbad** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 12:08 pm

Nice save!

TripleF · Post by **TripleF** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 12:15 pm

Good job pal!!

#goldpan · Post by **#goldpan** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 4:57 pm

QS, Brumbydownunder, Jerry and Scott thanks guys! I was a bit unhappy when the first handle broke.

But this is making me smile again!

"That's using your head for something besides a hat rack (as my mother would have said)" Jerry my Mom used to say that as well. Come to think of it I used to say that to my kids as well!

#goldpan · Post by **#goldpan** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 11:36 pm

Here are the latest pics.

I thought I might be done until I took her out in the sun. Looks like the bolster and the pins need a tiny bit more work. Turning out nice

I rubbed in two coats of Walker Wax into the Elk. What do you think? Put 2 drops of Teflon based lube on the pivot and man is she slick! Makes that satisfying snick opening and closing

gsmith7158 · Post by **gsmith7158** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 11:40 pm

That looks good Randy, but that walnut and ivory was pretty snazzy!

#goldpan · Post by **#goldpan** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 11:45 pm

Yep Greg I agree, I loved that walnut&ivory. Almost brought me to tears when the walnut broke driving the pivot pin out... But now that I know what to expect, there's one coming! And it has your name on Buddy!

gsmith7158 · Post by **gsmith7158** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 11:54 pm

#goldpan wrote:Yep Greg I agree, I loved that walnut&ivory. Almost brought me to tears when the walnut broke driving the pivot pin out... But now that I know what to expect, there's one coming! And it has your name on Buddy!

Well I'll be standing at the counter when it comes off the line.

philco · Post by **philco** » Tue Jul 04, 2017 3:51 am

Nice save Randy. It's hard to go wrong with stag.

Were you able to save the ivory from the damaged handles ?

#goldpan · Post by **#goldpan** » Tue Jul 04, 2017 4:42 am

No.. I tried but no go... On the other hand I can still do six of these little knives. You live, you learn. And the function this time is slick. I have been sitting in front of the tv opening it and closing it. Snick, snick, snick

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