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Repair A.Wingen Jr lerverlock
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 9:56 am
by jbergholm
Hi all! Im going to restore this A.Wingen Jr leverlock, and
I wondring about the pins in front and back. Should a take
brass pins or silver pins? A am happy for coments and tips
Re: Repair A.Wingen Jr lerverlock
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 1:39 pm
by btrwtr
I believe these knives typically have steel pins so that is what I would opt for. With repairs like this I use carbon steel nails and turn them down to size on a belt grinder if needed for the proper fit.
Re: Repair A.Wingen Jr lerverlock
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 4:10 pm
by Twhite
I will watching this thread. Please keep us updated with pictures and explanations.
Tom
Re: Repair A.Wingen Jr lerverlock
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 7:26 pm
by muskrat man
use steel for durability.
Re: Repair A.Wingen Jr lerverlock
Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 5:29 am
by Bill DeShivs
The pivot pin needs to be a tight fit in the blade hole. Both pins should be steel.
WTH happened to the pile side top bolster?
Re: Repair A.Wingen Jr lerverlock
Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:57 pm
by muskrat man
Bill DeShivs wrote:
WTH happened to the pile side top bolster?
Someone "fixed" it
