I have been asked to create replacement scales for a Schrade 293Y Trapper. I have purchased jigged bone scales material and wish to begin the process, but I have never assembled or disassembled a folder.
I bought a trapper folder kit to get an idea of how it all works, and I can see how the basic parts fit together and function.
This knife, however is pretty rusty. The brass on the liners is oxidized too. I have cleaned the brass some with some WD-40 and emery cloth. I have also done some light cleaning on the blades the same way.
The old rivets that held on the scales have been removed, but the center pin that holds the spacer/spring pieces is still intact, as are the nicke silver pins that go throught the bolsters.
Is it necessary to remove the three pins and completely disassemble the knife in order to properly re-rivet the scales to the liners? If not necessary, is it advisable?
While the rust on the knife is so deep in some places it cannot all be removed, I am doing this for the father of my closest friend aside from my wife. I really want to do this right.
Any advise I can get would be appreciated.
I bought a trapper folder kit to get an idea of how it all works, and I can see how the basic parts fit together and function.
This knife, however is pretty rusty. The brass on the liners is oxidized too. I have cleaned the brass some with some WD-40 and emery cloth. I have also done some light cleaning on the blades the same way.
The old rivets that held on the scales have been removed, but the center pin that holds the spacer/spring pieces is still intact, as are the nicke silver pins that go throught the bolsters.
Is it necessary to remove the three pins and completely disassemble the knife in order to properly re-rivet the scales to the liners? If not necessary, is it advisable?
While the rust on the knife is so deep in some places it cannot all be removed, I am doing this for the father of my closest friend aside from my wife. I really want to do this right.
Any advise I can get would be appreciated.
