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Thread: Blade off center, 3 times now

  1. 06-18-2014, 01:21 AM #1
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    Hey All,

    Longtime lurker, first time poster (I think).

    I've been trying to rescale and keep hitting the same problem, namely, the side of the scales. Before I start peening the pin, I make sure that everything's lined up straight down the middle. Then tap tap tap tap tap etc. And whala (sp?). The blade hits the scales on one side. Then I unpin, which is not fun, and repeat. Whala (again). Same problem. Any words of wisdom?

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    Hello and welcome!

    I'm going to give you what is probably the singularly most unhelpful reply - look at what you did the last 3 times, then don't do that again!

    Don't worry, there'll be other guys along soon with much more practical advice. I just wanted to say hi really, and welcome.

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    I'm sure I read a post not to long ago about peening one side or the other of the pivot can re-align the blade in the scales - it may have been GSSixgun??
    hopefully someone will chime in with more clarity for you
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    Doctor, it hurts when I do this. Doctor says, well, don't do that!
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    Quote Originally Posted by AlexStLouis View Post
    Hey All,

    Longtime lurker, first time poster (I think).

    I've been trying to rescale and keep hitting the same problem, namely, the side of the scales. Before I start peening the pin, I make sure that everything's lined up straight down the middle. Then tap tap tap tap tap etc. And whala (sp?). The blade hits the scales on one side. Then I unpin, which is not fun, and repeat. Whala (again). Same problem. Any words of wisdom?

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    Check to make sure the tang is not bent before you do any more and while the scales are off. Put a straight edge on the spine and compare sides of the tang. If it is DON'T try to hammer it straight. Make bent scales :<0) Or send it out to someone that knows how to do it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AlexStLouis View Post
    Hey All,

    Longtime lurker, first time poster (I think).

    I've been trying to rescale and keep hitting the same problem, namely, the side of the scales. Before I start peening the pin, I make sure that everything's lined up straight down the middle. Then tap tap tap tap tap etc. And whala (sp?). The blade hits the scales on one side. Then I unpin, which is not fun, and repeat. Whala (again). Same problem. Any words of wisdom?

    Alex
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