That is crap, can't believe a seller would do that. I actually like restoring tools, but I want to know that I will be doing it when I click "buy it now". It is cool to get a SAK in that needs some TLC(the ones from Felinevet are easy and fun to clean), but I got one in off ebay that I had to disassemble it and soak the parts in acetone for an hour. the seller told me it was mint as well. What "right tools" do you all speak of? the only LM wrench I am aware of is a pair of kick clips, which I need to order.
Great job Allan,thanks for restoring a great old tool!!! &
The good news with the old LM tools though, is that any rust that does happen tends to sit very close to the surface and can often be wiped off with a cloth or wire wool. Despite the impression you might get from some posts on here, the steel that LM use is incredibly good, and deep rust is virtually unheard of - just look at some of my PST restoration threads on here!
Quote from: DaveK on April 21, 2010, 02:32:49 AMThe good news with the old LM tools though, is that any rust that does happen tends to sit very close to the surface and can often be wiped off with a cloth or wire wool. Despite the impression you might get from some posts on here, the steel that LM use is incredibly good, and deep rust is virtually unheard of - just look at some of my PST restoration threads on here!My thoughts exactly... Although I've occasionally seen rust on most of my LMs, they don't pit the steel or leave any nusty marks if treated correctly and in time.