1955 Prize

[Sparky415]

I won the runner up prize at the UK Meet (guess the bouncers weight     )

Which was kindly donated by Allen via Zed 

It was a 1955 BAK with a broken back spring
I spent a couple of day in the garage messing around and this is what I ended up with

A big pile of bits 



Rubbing down the blade on 240 grit 



Rubbing down the blade on 400 grit 



I love it when a plan comes together   










I think I should have tried heating up the bail before adjusting it





And although the pictures look great its not so shiny in real life
And I need to work a bit more on the brass pins they have slightly sharp edges
And the one through the bail needs to be tightened up a bit (the brass washers are a little loose) but I'm worried that if I tighten it too much I won't be able to open the blade..... maybe one day 


 

[Zed]

That turned out great tony,you have brought it back to life, when i picked it up i didnt notice the broken back spring    you have skills my friend 

[Sparky415]

That turned out great tony,you have brought it back to life, when i picked it up i didnt notice the broken back spring    you have skills my friend 

Thanks Mate  (I have a spork polisher and I'm not afraid to use it    )

[David]

Looks nice Tony.

[AHB]

Tony and Ol' Rusty Steel => Perfect match. 




Good work mate.. 

[Gareth]

very nice mate, plus I think your peening looks fine.

[Sparky415]

Thanks Guy's, It's kept me out of trouble for a couple of days

Gareth, That little chat we had together with Neil helped (but don't blame him)

 

[MultiMat]

WOW Tony your a ffeing magician  .

I have a Aussie made BAK that's blade back spring broke when I had it soaking  . I have wondered if it could be repaired & had thought about asking Neil  .

" I say Tony ........................."  .


It sounds like it was a lot of work but it looks good Tony 

[Sparky415]

WOW Tony your a ffeing magician  .

I have a Aussie made BAK that's blade back spring broke when I had it soaking  . I have wondered if it could be repaired & had thought about asking Neil  .

" I say Tony ........................."  .


It sounds like it was a lot of work but it looks good Tony 

Mat 

I don't know if you are familiar with this BAK Mat but it started life as a two layer  BAK,

I removed the tin opener tool, the broken back spring and the divider
Then put the good back spring together with the blade in a one layer 'BAK'
I should have done more pics

So I didn't actually have to make anything, its just like playing with Lego 

The one below is the same model (the spring is broken on the tin opener    )

[edcgear]

Nice matey!! 

[J-sews]

Fine job you did there Tony!

[Sparky415]

Thanks guy's I am very pleased with it so far (I am rubbing bits down on it as we speak    )

I am quite surprised that it still opens and closes  ..... I keep smiling 

[MultiMat]

WOW Tony your a ffeing magician  .

I have a Aussie made BAK that's blade back spring broke when I had it soaking  . I have wondered if it could be repaired & had thought about asking Neil  .

" I say Tony ........................."  .


It sounds like it was a lot of work but it looks good Tony 

Mat 

I don't know if you are familiar with this BAK Mat but it started life as a two layer  BAK,

I removed the tin opener tool, the broken back spring and the divider
Then put the good back spring together with the blade in a one layer 'BAK'
I should have done more pics

So I didn't actually have to make anything, its just like playing with Lego 

The one below is the same model (the spring is broken on the tin opener    )

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I thought you had fabricated a new spring , not nearly as clever as I thought Tony    .

You have a VERY cool single layered BAK , still GREAT work mate   

BTW the way the middle liner extends on BAKs(2 layered) , was that a intentional screw driver or scraper 

[Sparky415]

I'm just playing with Lego 

Yes there was a flat screwdriver originally which was part of the spacer that I left out   

[MultiMat]

I like the contrast of the brass pins 

[Sparky415]

 

Bloody Lego 



 

[AimlessWanderer]

Excellent job mate 

One of my (very many) projects that I can never find the time to get round to is putting together an old Sheffield stockman. I got the rough parts (treated unfinished blades, and rough stamped liners with brazed bolsters) years ago and they've just sat in a bag in a drawer waiting for me to find the time. If I can do half as good a job with that as you did with this, I'll be very happy.

[Sparky415]

That sounds interesting Trad 

[MultiMat]

Bloody Lego 

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Tony you are going to get Lego banned from UK Ebay now 

I wonder if Photobucket will delete that GRUESOME photo 

[Sparky415]

I was sitting here polishing it, talking to you when it bit me so its partially your fault  (good job its not very sharp)

 

[MultiMat]

I was sitting here polishing it, talking to you when it bit me so its partially your fault  (good job its not very sharp)

 

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I have spent a decent amount of time restoring the edge on a VERY blunt Aussie BAK today.
Hope my one does not bite me 

[J-sews]

I was sitting here polishing it, talking to you when it bit me so its partially your fault  (good job its not very sharp)

 

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I have spent a decent amount of time restoring the edge on a VERY blunt Aussie BAK today.
Hope my one does not bite me 

Just be sure to feed it some belly hair occasionally Mat and it won't get so hungry

[Neil]

Top brass bashing Tony   Glad we're getting you over your fear of peaning

Shame about the bail, do you reckon it'll hold?  If I come across a spare on my travels I'll send it your way

[Sparky415]

Thanks Neil you did make me want to try again 
I'm not too bothered about it thanks its my fault for using my big hammer and it still feels quite strong 
Did you sell/trade me the 1953 one in reply No8?
I can't remember where I got it, either you or the Carboot 

[Sparky415]

Here's my 1953 BAK with a broken back spring 



Not easy to take to pieces without damage



What shall I add? 



With added Brass and Orange Micarta 



Lining up the bits, that brass is very shiny     



Peening over the end of a brass rod to make the rivets 



This is going really well  one rivet fitted at the front  ... blade? …...bugger I forgot to put the blade in 



Sharpen the end of the rod/rivet to get it through all the layers   



Right hand rivet done, middle cut off ready to peen 



this is what it looks like now 









I still need to work on all the rivets as my peening needs more practice 

[Gareth]

Looking good mate, I like that you left the screwdriver in on this one.

[Sparky415]

Yep I wanted to keep the divider with the screwdriver but it didn't look right to me sitting next to the 'scales' which is why I added the Brass and Micarta 

I'm not sure if its a bit over the top with the orange  I can't make up my mind yet 

[AHB]

I'm not sure if its a bit over the top with the orange  I can't make up my mind yet 

It's wayy over the top mate.. You better send it to me asap..

[Sparky415]

I'm not sure if its a bit over the top with the orange  I can't make up my mind yet 

It's wayy over the top mate.. You better send it to me asap..

 

 

[J-sews]

Looks like a fun project Tony.   (don't forget to oil the joints)