DIsassembling a Case 6265.

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I picked up a thoroughly worn XX-era Case 6265 at an estate sale a while back, and was thinking this could be an interesting one to work on.

The clip blade is shot- broken tip, looks like it was reshaped with a rock. The scales are rough, old Delrin that has been broken. However, the skinner blade is still complete and fairly decent. The springs are still strong.

So, my idea is to remove the clip blade and rehandle it, leaving a single blade skinner.

How would be best to do this? What kind of pins should I use, and how do I drive out the ones that are present? The rocker pin isn't an issue as I can grind it flush and pein it to the liner, but what about the pivot pin?
 
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take this with a grain of salt, its all heresy at this point. (never tried it myself)

just very carefully drill out the pivot pin. as i understand it, the holes are countersunk and then when the pin is peened over, it fills in the cone shape, and then ground flush. if you drill out the cone shaped end of the pin, it should slip out easily.

to replace, get appropriate sized pin stock from your hardware store or a knife maker's supply type of place online. they are probably nickle silver, so you might have trouble finding that at a hardware store.
 
siguy said:
take this with a grain of salt, its all heresy at this point. (never tried it myself)

just very carefully drill out the pivot pin. as i understand it, the holes are countersunk and then when the pin is peened over, it fills in the cone shape, and then ground flush. if you drill out the cone shaped end of the pin, it should slip out easily.

to replace, get appropriate sized pin stock from your hardware store or a knife maker's supply type of place online. they are probably nickle silver, so you might have trouble finding that at a hardware store.
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I'd like to attack from the other side, saving the bolsters, but I don't know how. I think this requires some thought.
 
Punch the pivot pin with a pin punch. It will protrude slightly on the other side. File this protrusion off, and punch it from that side. File the other protrusion off and punch it. Keep doing this until the flared head is gone and you can drive the pin out.
Or...
You may be able to drive a single-edged razor blade between the blade and liners and use the razor to cut through the pin. Wear safety glasses! The pin can then be driven out from the inside(s) once the knife is apart.
You will need appropriately sized nickel silver pin stock to replace the pivot. Stock can be filed to size while chucked in a drill.
Bill
 
You probably won't find NS stock in the exact size. That's why I recommend turning it down in a drill.
Bill
 
It will if you can get it in there without screwing anything up.
 
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