Unfinished Switchblade

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Unfinished Switchblade

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Got this on ebay. Have no idea how to finish it and make it a working knife. Any help, opinions or advice, as in is it worth doing, will be greatly appreciated.
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johns7076 wrote: Thu Aug 01, 2024 12:51 am Got.....
Maybe some advice or help here:
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... m.php?f=37
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Thanks to Bill DeShivs, a BIG thank you, for talking me through assembly. It works perfectly!
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He knows his business.
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Nicely done, John, now you have a fully operational automatic knife for various uses or simply some click-therapy. Welcome to the club. ::handshake::
Oh yah, expect to become addicted to them shortly.
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Madmarco wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2024 1:30 am Nicely done, John, now you have a fully operational automatic knife for various uses or simply some click-therapy. Welcome to the club. ::handshake::
Oh yah, expect to become addicted to them shortly.
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Thanks!! By the way, I became addicted to them a long time ago and many purchases ago.
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You could peen the pivot pin tighter but you should make sure the ends are flat first. It may not stay closed if too loose. BUT NOT TOO TIGHT! Nice work!
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johns7076 wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2024 11:20 pm
Madmarco wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2024 1:30 am Nicely done, John, now you have a fully operational automatic knife for various uses or simply some click-therapy. Welcome to the club. ::handshake::
Oh yah, expect to become addicted to them shortly.
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Thanks!! By the way, I became addicted to them a long time ago and many purchases ago.
Whoops, my bad. ::doh:: Sorry man. ::handshake::
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