Restoring a slippy

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My boss asked me to restore his old case knife and I reluctancly agreed. I personally don't see anything wrong with it except maybe cleaning the blades up a bit. I have been sitting on this project for a few weeks now and it's time to stop procrastinating and get something done with. A couple things concern me: First, would you guys recommend something like Tru-oil (sp) on the wood? Second, are there any general issues with slipjoints that I should be aware of? For instance, finding out after the fact that a little metal dust in the spring bar turns it into garbage would probably suck.

BTW - I really have no plans to knock the pins out and take the whole thing apart unless you guys think it is simple and necessary.
Case Slippy.jpg

Thanks
 
The blades need sanding to 1000 or higher and polishing, and the case needs sanding to 800 and a good buff. Clean it well afterward and get all grit and polish out. Hand buff the wood with a soft cloth, and only if needed apply some finish.
 
I agree, polish and sharpen.

I've got a cool book on fixing slip joints up, if you want I can leave it with T.J. at the range so you can borrow it.
Keep as long as you need and then return thru T.J. too.

Leif
 
Thanks guys! You make it sound as straight forward as I was hoping for. I just hit it up with 400 (I didn't want to start to coarse) and I think it will be an easy progression from there.

Leif - thanks for the offer bro, but since I don't plan on taking it apart I think I'll manage without the book. Good looking out though. :)
 
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