Help! I can't reassemble my axis lock!

[Chang]

(feeling very stupid)

I disassembled my axis lock. Now I can't reassemble it! Gosh I feel stupid. Can someone give me advice?

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Chang the Asian Janitorial Apparatus

 

[JoHnYKwSt]

If you are having trouble aligning the holes, then pull the axis bar back first and then try to stick the pivot through.

 

[Chang]

yeah, i tried that, but the dumb screw won't go in no matter how hard i try to get it to fit!

 

[R Dockrell]

My sharp neck jewelry doesn't come appart.
Finish the Foil Sliver and you can put the axis lock peices in a jar and leave them there as a reminder. DON'T **** WITH THINGS.

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Robert
Flat Land Knife Works
rdblad@telusplanet.net
http://members.tripod.com/knifeworks/index.html

 

[Chang]

Robert, good idea. But I already assembled it again! I pulled the lock back, but I found that I had to loosen the spacer screws so the handles had enough slack to allow themselves to align. Also, the washers weren't sticking to the tang of the blade, so I added some liquid to add surface tension to keep the parts together. Also lubed the screw pieces so they would insert easier (

). Thanks for the advice, y'all!

BTW, Foil Sliver will be done during the weekend. I gotta send something for Herman to approve as well.

[This message has been edited by Comrade Chang (edited 09-25-2000).]

 

[sevenedges]

Good ending chang

 

[Kodiak PA]

Our Comrade dodged a very dangerous bullet

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~Greg Mete~
Kodiak Alaska
JKM-Chai

 

[Chang]

Heheh.

 

[Professor]

Sorry I caught this one late, but at least tradgedy was narrowly averted. For future reference, however, use an 1/8" drill bit's unsharpened end to "roll around" in a circular motion (not spinning) to re-align the parts. I use a Wiha torx driver to do this; it's about 1/8" in diameter. Works like a chaaaaaaaam

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Professor.

 

[Vampire Gerbil]

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Chang, how are you my Swedish/Ethiopian Friend? It is I, THE GREAT AND Powerf....
Wooops, did that already....

I am here to offer you the explanation needed to reassemble your knife.

First of all, make sure that the knife is unloaded. While keeping the knife pointed in a safe direction (such as your groinial area) and loosen the spacer screws so that the handleshave enough slack to allow themselves to align.
If you have difficulty adhering the washers to the tang of the knife, add some liquid (bodily fluids acceptable, so long as it comes from above the waist). This will add what is known as "surface tension" so that they will stick to the tang, making it much more convenient to reallign.
While you're at it, lube the screws. Again, refrain from using any bodily fluid from below the waist, as well as not using any other lubricant like substance that might be found in that area. You'll find that using a lubricant to screw almost always makes the task easier, as well as more (dare I say it?) enjoyable!

You're quite welcome in advance for my taking the time to pass along the knowledge which has come to me these many, many years of living lifehood.

I would also like to say that I find it refreshing to hear that a Master Bladskid, such as you and yourself, are humble enough to seek help when you're having troubles.
With that attitude, you'll develop a mind (and dare I say it), brain that will always be open to new ideas, which will make your career of knifemaking more rewarding to yourself, (and, yes, I dare it) your clients and customers!

Now, please excuse me as I search for a company that repairs paper clips,
I remain,
VG - Lucky in Nigerian Dwarf Goats

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[This message has been edited by Vampire Gerbil (edited 09-26-2000).]

 

[richard rosvall]

ROFLMFAO!!

 

[Steve B.]

Hear that flapping noise? That`s your factory warrantee flying out the window.

 

[ARtsig1]

Always remember, whatever comes out must go back in.

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Art Sigmon
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
Php. 4:13

 

[glockman99]

Chang,

NEXT time, (oh YES, there WILL be a "next time"), get yourself a VERY LARGE hammer, and pound that knife back together!.

.

.

(It ALWAYS works for me & my Glocks!).

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Dann Fassnacht
Aberdeen, WA
glockman99@hotmail.com
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