TL 29 with really strong pull

[Boattale]

I've got a Camillus TL 29 with a back spring that is stiff. I never carry it as a result. Anybody that can fix it and wants it, I'll put it in the mail to you on my dime. You can do anything you want with it after you make it better. Keep, sell, give it away I don't care. I have other examples and do not need it back. Other than the stiff back spring, it's nice.

View attachment 1869216

 

[Tyson A Wright]

I'll take a Camillus TL-29 anytime! And thank you!

 

[Boattale]

I'll take a Camillus TL-29 anytime! And thank you!

You have to promise to fix it and then it's yours.

 

[Tyson A Wright]

I promise to try.

 

[Boattale]

"There is no try, only do."

 

[JM2]

I call seconds. I’ll fix it if’n Tyson don’t. I’m looking to learn to repair and mod tradition slip joints.

 

[Boattale]

I call seconds. I’ll fix it if’n Tyson don’t. I’m looking to learn to repair and mod tradition slip joints.

Tell you guys what I'll do if you agree. I'll send it to Tyson. If he can do, not just try, then fine. BUT! He has to promise if it is a try but not a do, he'll send it to you on his dime. And so on down the line until the otherwise nice knife becomes a decent carry. Deal?

 

[Markesharp]

I call seconds. I’ll fix it if’n Tyson don’t. I’m looking to learn to repair and mod tradition slip joints.

PM me and I'll send you some.

 

[gentleman_edc]

If you find an easy way to fix this, let me know. I have one too that is a nice knife, other than being a beast to open.

 

[Markesharp]

If you find an easy way to fix this, let me know. I have one too that is a nice knife, other than being a beast to open.

Flush the joints with Liquid Wrench followed by a flushing with hot water and dish soap.
Oil it
If still tight do this -
Tap the bolster with blade open on a wooden block keeping the distance of 1/4 of blade length supported by the block of wood
Tap lightly you're just trying to get wiggle room between blade and liners

 

[gentleman_edc]

Mine seems more of a stiff spring than a tight bolster. But it doesn't have to loosen it up much.

 

[Tyson A Wright]

Tell you guys what I'll do if you agree. I'll send it to Tyson. If he can do, not just try, then fine. BUT! He has to promise if it is a try but not a do, he'll send it to you on his dime. And so on down the line until the otherwise nice knife becomes a decent carry. Deal?

I'm out, send it to JM2 . Thanks!

 

[JM2]

I’m excited. I get excited easily I guess; a knife that is hard to open is enough for some reason. I think it a the learning process. Tackling a new to me issue.

I’ll message my email address on your message board Boattale

G gentleman_edc , when I figure it out I’ll let you know.

 

[JM2]

PM me and I'll send you some.

I left a comment on your message board (or what is that called?) I appreciate this gesture, though I’m not really sure what I’m getting into. I have a desire to learn though and I have skill in other areas.

 

[Markesharp]

I left a comment on your message board (or what is that called?) I appreciate this gesture, though I’m not really sure what I’m getting into. I have a desire to learn though and I have skill in other areas.

I don't see it so email me at markjob63 at yahoo dot com
I can help if you have questions and don't hesitate to jump in. It's fun.

 

[ed_is_dead]

If the pull issue is backspring and not a binding issue it can be relieved using a suitable needle file. Open the blade and file the general area of the tang that acts on the spring when closed/beginning to open.
Slowly does it and check as you go.

 

[cbach8tw]

Thanks for the info, I just recently got a Camillus electrician knife just like this, from an antique store, I figured it was a recent knife (70s or 80s maybe) as the blades look good, but the springs are very tight too. I shot some silicon spray in mind and letting it sit for a bit.

 

[Arathol]

I shot some silicon spray in mind and letting it sit for a bit.

Silicon spray isn't going to do any good. Use a real petroleum based oil. Food grade mineral oil works pretty good. WD-40 sometimes will do wonders as its a solvent that will clean out any gunk that may be binding up the pivot.

 

[cbach8tw]

Silicon spray isn't going to do any good. Use a real petroleum based oil. Food grade mineral oil works pretty good. WD-40 sometimes will do wonders as its a solvent that will clean out any gunk that may be binding up the pivot.

will do, thanks for the info.

 

[Primble]

I have loosened up springs by simply opening the blade to where the spring is at it's highest tension and leaving them that way for a few days or even a week.