May 3, 201610 yr Picked this up the other day, Craigslist find for $80. The cheapest I have seen in a while. Does anyone make a replacement spring for these? I know most people make their own but I don't think I know enough yet to put the tool at risk of a bad part. Disassembly and clean up begins soon. Anything I should watch out for?
May 3, 201610 yr Considering that you can make a spring for it by just bending a piece of mild steel cold; perhaps you do know enough... Do remember to take apart the pivot area and clean and oil it as that will help a lot with the spring working well.
May 3, 201610 yr Nah, spring steel isn't necessary for this application. All you need is something that will tension a little bit when its closed so that it opens with ease.
May 3, 201610 yr is it also missing one of the keys/wedges, sorry I couldn't quite tell from the picture. there should be two. Littleblacksmith
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