Side to side play

dc50

dc50

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Hi guys, I have a GEC Tidioute #23 that I like very much.
Noticed last night it has a fair bit of side to side play.
Is there any way of doing a self fix?

Thanks..Dave
 

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What I've heard there should not be blade play. Contact GEC and for information how to send it warranty repair. My #73 is currently on its way to fixing too... My poor, beautiful #73 yellow rose...

But no, there should not be blade play. Self fix is pretty limited so its better send it for GEC.
 
thejamppa said:
But no, there should not be blade play. Self fix is pretty limited so its better send it for GEC.
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Might have to,send it in, although it's a hassle doing it from Canada.
I was thinking of taping it with a hammer :eek:
 
I usually lay the bolster flat on a piece of wood and give it a whack with a rubber or plastic tipped hammer. Since the bolsters are squeezed closer together, the pin will usually protrude out of one side. I file the pin back flush and wet sand and polish the bolster.

Good as new.
 
dc, I had to send me yellow rose accross the pond... I live in Finland so, sending it to repairs for Canada ain't that big deal I'm sure. However the hammer is pretty good. you just need two piece of wood. one beneath the knife and one between bolster and hammer. You don't want to ruin the knife by hitting with bare hammer and perhaps cracking the handles.
 
these recent complaints of gec quality bother me. for what these knives cost if they diminish quality i'll drop them like a hot rock. dennis
 
I check all of mine when I first get them in. I clean 'em up, and oil them. If there's any kind of issue, I send them straight back to the dealer for a replacement. So far since I started collecting them, I've sent two. One was cosmetic.
 
OK boys, I took a hammer to it, out on my railing. Have a 1/2 inch thick piece of rubber, laid it on top, and taped it light to medium, only two hits.
Its as good as knew for now, hope it stays that way.

Thanks guys for your input. :D
 
A little over a month ago I purchased a new GEC Northfield #73 Jack Knife and when it arrived I noticed that it was gritty feeling when I opened the main blade. I lubed the joint and opened/closed it about 20 or so times and it became very smooth. I was very happy until I realized it now had very noticeable blade play on the main blade. It was if something was stuck between the blades during assembly and came out when I worked it. Called the dealer and they had me return it ... when the dealer checked it, they sent it back to GEC.
 
It seems GEC has had bit bad week. Perhaps these knives were made same day than my poor and unfortunate #73 (I think by now it should have been or will arrive next 2 working days into the GEC for repairing) ? However, I am sure GEC makes thing right, after all they have good warranty.
 
Blues said:
Does that drop in QC make them only Good Eastern Cutlery? :rolleyes:
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I do hope not... God for bid for that... Elliott, you're giving me nightmares with those words... I know it was sarcastic but still, I am bit over reacting aslong my #73 is... on its way to Titusville or generally aslong I don't have it back ;) Withdrawls... withdrawls... :D
 
thejamppa said:
I do hope not... God for bid for that... Elliott, you're giving me nightmares with those words... I know it was sarcastic but still, I am bit over reacting aslong my #73 is... on its way to Titusville or generally aslong I don't have it back ;) Withdrawls... withdrawls... :D
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Calm down, Jani...just hit the "reset" button...;)
 
easy does it jampa i beleive you will be fine . rome was'nt built in a day so run down the street & help that nice farmer lady cut her grass. she may cool you off with a glass of cold water or something pleasant. dennis.
 
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