Tinker Tuesday!

AzteCypher · **Reply #930 on:** April 17, 2024, 05:24:13 AM

I would definitely drop a little bit of mineral oil in that joint and work it back and forth. Though it being brand new, you shouldn't have that type of issue. I would give that a go when you get a minute.

As far as the scales, not sure on that. Might just be that a batch of the celidor scales were fitted improperly or cut slightly differently?

Tuisto · **Reply #931 on:** April 17, 2024, 06:15:42 PM

Quote from: AzteCypher on April 17, 2024, 05:24:13 AM

I would definitely drop a little bit of mineral oil in that joint and work it back and forth. Though it being brand new, you shouldn't have that type of issue. I would give that a go when you get a minute.

As far as the scales, not sure on that. Might just be that a batch of the celidor scales were fitted improperly or cut slightly differently?

Thank you for that advice. I have a lot of SAKs; I'm a big fan of Victorinox. I have always tried lubing it but never working it back and forth after -- that seemed to do the trick! It's weird, I've purchased a few Vics recently and seemingly the scales are all... a bit off. I don't know if they're just making them differently now or what but they seem a bit weird. I actually got a sapphire Swiss Champ from them with a bent corkscrew right out of the box. I didn't even notice it at first and now I think it may be too late to try to replace it.

UscgSal · **Reply #932 on:** April 18, 2024, 03:10:00 PM

Sorry to hear this. Give it shot so they know what's going on! Good luck.

IMR4198 · **Reply #933 on:** April 23, 2024, 01:39:03 PM

Time to Tinker around. Again. I took the Tinker on yard maintenance yesterday. An alder broke down in the yard, so I cut some of the worst parts off. Might post a photo if I decide it isn't too boring. Whackulated some invasive privet and some invasive multi-flora rose. Made zizzing noises with my old Echo. Picked up some deadfalls. Normal stuff.
Best wishes. G

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Tuisto · **Reply #934 on:** April 23, 2024, 09:59:32 PM

Here's my Tinker Deluxe which was given a new lease on life thanks to AzteCypher's instructions (below)! I really do love this model. I love Vic scissors and pliers and this is the smallest model that I'm aware of that has both. I want to replace the scales with blue Plus scales because I love the little pen. (But to be completely honest, I really wish this thing had the corkscrew instead of the Phillips because I use the glasses screwdriver a lot more than the backside Phillips (or the corkscrew, for that matter). And the version of this thing with a corkscrew instead of a Phillips is the Deluxe Climber (shown alongside the TD for comparison). But then again, I use the pin more than the glasses screwdriver and the Deluxe Clmber doesn't have the pin hole. Anyone got any tips?

Quote from: AzteCypher on April 17, 2024, 05:24:13 AM

I would definitely drop a little bit of mineral oil in that joint and work it back and forth. Though it being brand new, you shouldn't have that type of issue. I would give that a go when you get a minute.

IMR4198 · **Reply #935 on:** April 23, 2024, 11:50:35 PM

Nice. I think you could figure out how to make a pinhole in the scale. Looks like the corkscrew side scale is damaged now. That would be a good one to experiment with. There have been some posts here about converting the scale for a pin. Might want to look them up. Best wishes. G

Tuisto · **Reply #936 on:** April 24, 2024, 12:46:34 AM

Quote from: IMR4198 on April 23, 2024, 11:50:35 PM

Nice. I think you could figure out how to make a pinhole in the scale. Looks like the corkscrew side scale is damaged now. That would be a good one to experiment with. There have been some posts here about converting the scale for a pin. Might want to look them up. Best wishes. G

You know what, that's a great point actually. Since the scale is already damaged, and I would prefer plus scales anyways, I should just swap the entire scale for plus scales and get the pin hole as a bonus. Does anyone know when they started making the pin holes in all the scales?

IMR4198 · **Reply #937 on:** April 24, 2024, 12:53:55 AM

The chart says 2009 but adds a question mark. Best wishes. G

AzteCypher · **Reply #938 on:** April 24, 2024, 02:00:01 AM

Not sure which part of the world you're from but I found these on eBay.

Translucent Blue Scales

Cobalt Blue Scales

AzteCypher · **Reply #939 on:** April 24, 2024, 04:18:18 AM

Tuisto · **Reply #940 on:** April 24, 2024, 04:19:26 AM

Quote from: AzteCypher on April 24, 2024, 02:00:01 AM

Not sure which part of the world you're from but I found these on eBay.

I'm not originally from here but I'm living in Athens, GA for the time being.

IMR4198 · **Reply #941 on:** April 30, 2024, 08:59:01 PM

Black Tinker for today. Best wishes. G

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AzteCypher · **Reply #942 on:** April 30, 2024, 09:28:55 PM

I picked up this unique Tinker recently. There is no Victorinox emblem on the front scale only the Witraktor wording. No scale tools, a small clip point blade instead of the small spear point, and a square Phillips with the file.

IMR4198 · **Reply #943 on:** April 30, 2024, 09:42:30 PM

Nice. That one has been around a while. I see the Pat markings on the can opener. Are you carrying a SAK now? Best wishes. G

AzteCypher · **Reply #944 on:** April 30, 2024, 09:53:07 PM

Yup, I'm only doing the Fire challenge so I've been carrying a SAK for a bit. I've been itching to find a square Phillips with a file and I finally got one. Strange that there's no shield on it though. Custom request for a company I'd wager.

Farmer X · **Reply #945 on:** April 30, 2024, 10:06:30 PM

Quote from: IMR4198 on April 30, 2024, 08:59:01 PM

Black Tinker for today.

Great choice! I must admit I have a bit of a soft spot for black Tinkers

Quote from: AzteCypher on April 30, 2024, 09:28:55 PM

There is no Victorinox emblem on the front scale...

Another great one! Is the Swiss cross on the back scale?

I may well take a Tinker photo when I get home.

AzteCypher · **Reply #946 on:** April 30, 2024, 10:48:29 PM

No Swiss cross on the back scale. Now, someone correct me if I'm wrong but based on the images below, I'm dating this one between 1970 and 1971.

UscgSal · **Reply #947 on:** May 01, 2024, 02:15:56 AM

IMR4198 · **Reply #948 on:** May 07, 2024, 01:30:28 PM

Tinker Day again. I was out in a thunderstorm yesterday trimming boxwoods with an electric trimmer. The thoughts of being electrocuted did run through my mind. Then I figured, I had just as soon be killed trimming boxwoods as any other way. Best wishes. G

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UscgSal · **Reply #949 on:** May 07, 2024, 05:14:45 PM

the Tinkers NOT Gary with electric and water!

IMR4198 · **Reply #950 on:** May 07, 2024, 05:26:35 PM

The thunder was all around, but the rain didn't start until I quit. I'm not completely Cocoa Puffs. Still have to clean up the clippings. Best wishes. G

AzteCypher · **Reply #951 on:** May 08, 2024, 04:15:29 AM

I've been known to use an electric trimmer after the rain....

Just tinkering around this evening.

lazar · **Reply #952 on:** May 08, 2024, 05:40:46 AM

Slightly customized Tinker. Started life as a Super Tinker, but ended up stealing the scissor layer for another project. Tools and springs have been acid etched and brass washed.

UscgSal · **Reply #953 on:** May 09, 2024, 04:21:35 AM

Nice Red trio above too!
Tinker on

AzteCypher · **Reply #954 on:** May 09, 2024, 04:50:13 AM

Quote from: UscgSal on May 09, 2024, 04:21:35 AM

Nice Red trio above too!
Tinker on

Thank you!

Quote from: lazar on May 08, 2024, 05:40:46 AM

Slightly customized Tinker. Started life as a Super Tinker, but ended up stealing the scissor layer for another project. Tools and springs have been acid etched and brass washed.

Liking those green scales and the acid etched tools.

IMR4198 · **Reply #955 on:** May 14, 2024, 03:21:23 AM

Might as well kick off Tinker Time. Black Tinker with an Opinel. The autocorrupt seems to think that Opinel should be spelled Optinel or Opine. Optinel isn't even a word. It doesn't have a problem with Tinker. Best wishes. Gary

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Farmer X · **Reply #956 on:** May 14, 2024, 04:53:05 AM

Is the Opinel a No. 8? That seems a logical conclusion.

IMR4198 · **Reply #957 on:** May 14, 2024, 12:55:29 PM

A number 8 it is. The old-fashioned rusty kind of steel. Opening it has been a little tougher with all the rain here. When I got it (from friend FolderBeholder, thanks again) it was sharp as could be until you got to the last inch of the blade at the tip. A few minutes with a medium Arkansas put it in fine form. I am used to sharpening most everything I get anyway.
I like a pretty big knife, so the Number 8 was perfect. Big enough blade for most any use and still feather light to carry. A dealer friend offered to sell me all his remaining Opinel inventory. There weren't very many. All were Number 6 and stainless. It worked out to about $6 or $8 a knife, I don't remember. Naturally like a fool I didn't buy them. I did buy all his German make traditionals. I carried this one regularly in a jacket pocket, while the weather was colder. Then I put it away and haven't carried it lately. Best wishes. G

Farmer X · **Reply #958 on:** May 14, 2024, 07:41:11 PM

No more than $8 for a new No. 6? I wouldn't have been able to hand over the money fast enough! Though I've never owned a Carbone Opinel, that will soon change.

And here's a Tinker for this Tuesday...black with a burnt orange fob.

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stot · **Reply #959 on:** May 14, 2024, 08:24:53 PM

My first SAK was a Tinker in the mid 70’s. It was lost long ago but I still think Tinkers should be 84mm.

If I could figure out how to post a pic, you would see a Salesman/Super tinker from the late 70’s and Tinker small from the mid to late 60’s.

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