Kit problem

CharlieC · Post by **CharlieC** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:15 am

I have a forum kit. the backspring sits LOW in the front. So the knife is sway-backed when open. (pre-fitting)

And it won't latch closed. Doesn't even try to grab it.

Anyone know a solution to this problem?

Here is a pic of how the backspring sits. It would be up some with the blade in, but not much. Sits lower than the liner spines.

Thanks, Charlie

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:09 am

Have you tried it with the blade and both scales? If so, and it still sits low, you can beat the tab that rests on the blade with a hammer & anvil to widen it slightly.
I have never seen this problem, so I'm thinking you may be using the wrong pin (it's the steel one), or have not tried it with both liners in place.
Bill

JerrBear · Post by **JerrBear** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 8:39 pm

Where the hell is Mr. Teddy when ya need him?

CharlieC · Post by **CharlieC** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 11:14 pm

Ahhhhhhhhhh, that's it! Was using the brass pins.

Thanks Bill,
Charlie

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 1:08 am

Always use the pin that exactly fits the hole, or nothing will work right.
Bill