Donal Harris Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 It looks odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Looks like the "standard" flat spring has been replaced by a coil spring... Robert Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donal Harris Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 It sounds awful. Large file. I know how to shrink photos, but not video. IMG_5896.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelonian Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 What's the condition of the screw? If it's in good shape then it will likely sound fine after some lubrication. If the coil spring is causing issues you can make a new spring for it easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Looks like the jaws meet ok. Bottom bolt area might need adjustment or repair. Like has been said, the spring looks to have been replaced but the replacement seems to be getting the job done. A replacement of the original style isn't hard to make. The welded on replacement bolt down mount could be made as well but if it works, it works till you have time to play and If you want to bring it back to its original state. From the video it seems to work and will work better mounted instead of hanging free. That said, if you bought it, it's fine. If you are thinking of buying it I would point out all the "repairs" and that it is not original then discount the price according to what work and materials it needs to be put back to original design. What does the screw and screwbox look like? As Chelonian said, that is the important part and 90+% of the value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donal Harris Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 I am buying it for $145. My current one I paid $75 for but that was three years ago. The guy seems cool. From Claremore. Billy Helton. Seems to make good knives. He has his JS qualification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 How wide are the jaws? Usually priced by the inch, would determine if it's a good deal other things considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donal Harris Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 4.5”. He recently acquired another one with 6” jaws. Do any of you know the guy? I’m picking it up Thursday. Looking forward to meeting him and seeing his shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donal Harris Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 The spring works well. I believe I will use it just as it is and just mount it a little lower than my other one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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