Metro - have you sent yours out for its cerakote...or is pruning season just coming up for you?
Reviving an old thread...Does anyone know if replacement file/hex keys are available for my Genus? I've taken Metro's advice and picked up a couple of replacement Felco blades.
reviving this thread because I finally get to join this club! I actually managed to score TWO Genuses (Genii?) within a couple days of each other -- the first one is NIB, the second is a user. the former went straight into my collection, and the latter needs a little cleaning, but is otherwise in good shape. the saw is slightly bent, but I discovered that the internal blade/saw/Phillips are the same tools as on the Core/ST300. I have some parts from a disassembled Core in my parts stash, so replacing the saw will be a piece of cake. I was doing some yardwork today, so I installed a new Felco blade on the user Genus and took it outside... where it was promptly stolen by my wife.
Well, Breezy...did you get at least one of your new Genuses back from she-who-must-be-obeyed??
Quote from: Kukamunga on July 31, 2014, 06:35:49 PMWell, Breezy...did you get at least one of your new Genuses back from she-who-must-be-obeyed?? not to worry -- she never got her hands on my NIB Genus anyway. I did have a chance to clean up the user for myself us her. I completely disassembled the Genus (handle tools and all), scrubbed everything down, replaced the bent saw with a new-ish saw from a Core, re-installed the new Felco blade, and finished it off with a new Felco handle spring and a good oiling. truth be told, she's wanted one of these for a long time, so I don't mind sharing with her. these are easily the nicest pruning shears I've ever used. why oh why did LM stop producing these??
Quote from: Breezy12 on August 01, 2014, 06:12:36 AMQuote from: Kukamunga on July 31, 2014, 06:35:49 PMWell, Breezy...did you get at least one of your new Genuses back from she-who-must-be-obeyed?? not to worry -- she never got her hands on my NIB Genus anyway. I did have a chance to clean up the user for myself us her. I completely disassembled the Genus (handle tools and all), scrubbed everything down, replaced the bent saw with a new-ish saw from a Core, re-installed the new Felco blade, and finished it off with a new Felco handle spring and a good oiling. truth be told, she's wanted one of these for a long time, so I don't mind sharing with her. these are easily the nicest pruning shears I've ever used. why oh why did LM stop producing these?? I agree; it truly is the best set of pruners I've ever used. I still want to max them out a little with various paints I've bought, but haven't had the time. But I digress. I wonder - did the diplomatic team that met up with LM @ LM HQ ever ask anyone [oh, I don't know - say...Tim Leatherman] why - flipping WHY they discontinued this fine product? I don't get it, I don't get it... I can't share my beloved LM tools with she-who-can't-clean-her-tools. I've got enough hoops to jump through and I don't get a real respect-the-tool vibe from her either. Perhaps I should start shopping around? Or perhaps be more on topic. In that vein, I found that - unfortunately - I had to re-peen the pin holding in all the folding tools in the handle. I don't know if anyone else has had that problem with a Genus, but the pin kept slipping out, so it had to be done. Also, there's play - not side to side, but where the two handles are a bit loosey goosey at the close. Play as in movement even with the lock on. So, I've got to shore that up. I don't know that it's the previous owner's fault, but he obviously didn't care for them. I asked him if he'd left them out in the rain or something and...he said he had. That doesn't speak to the play, probably more to the fact that he actually used them a bit...uh, before he left them out in the rain.Hey, wait...perhaps he should go bowling with my significant other. Hmmmm... And thanks for the back comment...will be going to the back store soon. Right after I get in line over at the brains store. I appreciate it.
my wife kind of takes care of her tools... but at least she has the good sense to ask me to clean/oil/sharpen them for her when necessary. sorry to hear about the problems with your Genus. at least it sounds like you were able to resolve the issues. I think I got lucky with the used Genus I scored; other than some dirt and grime and the bent saw, it's in great shape. everything locks up rock solid, no play anywhere, and no signs of rust from the previous owner when I was cleaning it up.not to make light of your situation, but your "brain store" comment immediately made me think of this scene:
Quote from: Breezy12 on August 02, 2014, 08:06:34 AMmy wife kind of takes care of her tools... but at least she has the good sense to ask me to clean/oil/sharpen them for her when necessary. sorry to hear about the problems with your Genus. at least it sounds like you were able to resolve the issues. I think I got lucky with the used Genus I scored; other than some dirt and grime and the bent saw, it's in great shape. everything locks up rock solid, no play anywhere, and no signs of rust from the previous owner when I was cleaning it up.not to make light of your situation, but your "brain store" comment immediately made me think of this scene:Ah; so you have a wife with some sense. What's that like?? Well, I feel lucky to even have a Genus...and 'Mike' and I definitely spend some quality time together. Eh, so I can't complain.Young Frankenstein - definitely. A classic. Did I mention my real name is actually Abby Normal? Because if you think of it that way, it all...starts...to make...sense... P.S. Hopefully, I can post some refurb pics here - you know, within a 'reasonable' amount of time. By then, maybe Metro will have his done too, n'est-ce pas??
The Felco blades are JUST showing their wear now, but thanks to Breezy, I have the correct diamond file to take care of that
Quote from: Metropolicity on August 04, 2014, 05:14:15 PMThe Felco blades are JUST showing their wear now, but thanks to Breezy, I have the correct diamond file to take care of that Hey there, Metro. Dare I ask...actually, I shudder to ask [given my spending habits] - what diamond file is that, kind sir? I shouldn't ask - because I've got a Corona sharpener [http://coronatoolsusa.com/ac-8300-sharpening-tool.html] I've been using with some success [and that's really saying something...] on the Felco blade. Yet still, here I sit on my brains...asking... Vive Le Genus!
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