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Tool Talk => Edged Tools => Topic started by: Adam5 on February 10, 2023, 12:18:48 PM

Title: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: Adam5 on February 10, 2023, 12:18:48 PM: Here is a Queen TL29 Electricians knife (according to the 1995 catalog) that I bought with oxidized Delrin scales:

(https://i.imgur.com/ZRcWpMc.jpg)

I got it with the thought that it would be a great knife for me gain some experience at fixing up knives that need a little TLC.

I sanded the scales to remove almost all of the oxidized Delrin and also sanded the blades to knock down some scatches. Then I used a little Case Paste to polish the blades and bolster.

(https://i.imgur.com/fw4C7GT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FSTwhn7.jpg)
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: SteveC on February 10, 2023, 01:38:03 PM: Nice addition to your collection and good job of cleaning it up ! :tu:

It must have been stored in a pretty harsh environment for the Queen Steel to pit like that.
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: PitCarver on February 10, 2023, 02:48:01 PM: Cleaned up really nice.
Nice find.
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: McStitchy on February 10, 2023, 02:52:51 PM: Well done Sir :like:
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: Aloha on February 10, 2023, 04:48:45 PM: That came out GREAT. I use mothers mag wheel paste which is pretty good. I don't have any experience with Case polish. It looks to be some really good stuff tho.
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: Farmer X on February 11, 2023, 06:33:01 AM: Nicely done! :tu: I've awlso heard that 3-In-1 oil can work wonders on oxidized Delrin.
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: Poncho65 on February 11, 2023, 07:06:33 AM: Great job on that :woohoo: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: Adam5 on February 11, 2023, 01:48:43 PM: Quote from: SteveC on February 10, 2023, 01:38:03 PM
Nice addition to your collection and good job of cleaning it up ! :tu:

It must have been stored in a pretty harsh environment for the Queen Steel to pit like that.

It looks like it rode around in the back of a pickup truck :D

:cheers:
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: Adam5 on February 11, 2023, 01:49:37 PM: Quote from: PitCarver on February 10, 2023, 02:48:01 PM
Cleaned up really nice.
Nice find.

Quote from: McStitchy on February 10, 2023, 02:52:51 PM
Well done Sir :like:

Thanks guys :cheers:
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: Adam5 on February 11, 2023, 01:52:09 PM: Quote from: Aloha on February 10, 2023, 04:48:45 PM
That came out GREAT. I use mothers mag wheel paste which is pretty good. I don't have any experience with Case polish. It looks to be some really good stuff tho.

I did do a fair amount of sanding, starting with 220 grit up to 2000 grit. But the Case polish did do a good job of putting a shine on the metal.
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: Adam5 on February 11, 2023, 01:55:27 PM: Quote from: Farmer X on February 11, 2023, 06:33:01 AM
Nicely done! :tu: I've awlso heard that 3-In-1 oil can work wonders on oxidized Delrin.

Thanks! :cheers:

I read that too, but it didn't have any effect in my case. Maybe because the oxidized layer was relatively thick. Also, the oxidized layer could be scratched with a fingernail, so I believe it needed to be removed.
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: Adam5 on February 11, 2023, 01:56:14 PM: Quote from: Poncho65 on February 11, 2023, 07:06:33 AM
Great job on that :woohoo: :like: :like:

What are you doing in here?! :D

Thanks buddy :cheers:
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: Old Boy on February 11, 2023, 05:47:00 PM: Awesome job! Love the TL-29!
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: Poncho65 on February 11, 2023, 07:57:30 PM: Quote from: Adam5 on February 11, 2023, 01:56:14 PM
What are you doing in here?! :D

Thanks buddy :cheers:

I may not post about them as much anymore but I have a few trads myself :whistle: :pok: :D
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: Adam5 on February 11, 2023, 09:23:37 PM: Quote from: OldBoy2016 on February 11, 2023, 05:47:00 PM
Awesome job! Love the TL-29!

Thanks!
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: Adam5 on February 11, 2023, 09:26:20 PM: Quote from: Poncho65 on February 11, 2023, 07:57:30 PM
I may not post about them as much anymore but I have a few trads myself :whistle: :pok: :D

I have been waiting for you to pull your Hen & Roosters out for another photo op :tu:
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: McStitchy on February 12, 2023, 03:57:24 PM: (https://i.imgur.com/ezqyucc.gif)
Title: Re: Cleaning up a Queen pocket knife
Post by: LoopCutter on February 21, 2023, 05:01:21 PM: :iagree: A great job making that awl pretty and presentable!