Rescaling/Repair Western 062

[Rsummers]

I recently acquired a Coast Cutlery Folding Hunter equivalent to the Western 062 and the celluloid handles are deteriorating and there appears to be a hairline fracture in the brass liner. Is there anyone here that may be able to do the repair?

Thank you,

-Randy

[FRJ]

Randy, there are some very capable knife mechanics here that can do that work for you.
In time someone will be along to help you.
Can you show pictures of your knife?

[Rsummers]

Randy, there are some very capable knife mechanics here that can do that work for you.
In time someone will be along to help you.
Can you show pictures of your knife?

Here are some photos. Thank you!

[herbva]

Randy, from your pictures it is obvious that the outgassing celluloid scales have at least badly pitted the back of the smaller spring and eaten away at some of the liner. If you are so inclined, I suggest that you gently pry off all of the celluloid (it will come off pretty easily in chunks) and brush away all of the debris. Be gentle and try to avoid bending up the liners. Wear a dust mask and don't breath in any of the dust. We will then be able to see how badly the liners are damaged and if they will need to be replaced.

[Rsummers]

Randy, from your pictures it is obvious that the outgassing celluloid scales have at least badly pitted the back of the smaller spring and eaten away at some of the liner. If you are so inclined, I suggest that you gently pry off all of the celluloid (it will come off pretty easily in chunks) and brush away all of the debris. Be gentle and try to avoid bending up the liners. Wear a dust mask and don't breath in any of the dust. We will then be able to see how badly the liners are damaged and if they will need to be replaced.

Sorry for the delay. Had to get it cleaned up.

[glennbad]

I've had a few like that. My concern is that even if you solder it, it's thin and won't hold well. I usually just make a new liner in these cases.

[Reverand]

I Second that motion.
Buy some sheet brass that same thickness (or as close as you can find), then cut out a new liner using the old one as a pattern. You will have to either pin or solder the bolsters onto it. Dale Vincent (Over) has some great tips on soldering bolsters using lighters. I highly recommend it.

[Rsummers]

What would someone charge to do this type of work with the liners and scales?
I don't think I would have the tools to complete the job.