Yes, the left screw was missing and it meant the clasp was loose so I removed the center screw. 0-80. Good luck finding that at Ace Hardware. But moving the center one over prevents the clasp from moving so if I do not find it, big deal.
Why repair a knife that is worth almost nothing. I grew up in a Depression-era family: waste nothing; repair if you can before buying another.
To my amazement, Ace had 0-80 screws. Which turns out to be too small. This is apparently the size larger, which they also have. I will take one with me next time.
I am told Fastenal carries micro screws as well.
0-80 IIRC are found in model-railroading, particularly in HO and N scale.
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https://www.knifekits.com/vcom/screws-c-60_81_228.html?view=all
ReplyDeleteLoctite or some other thread locker. I've had several of those clips come loose over time
ReplyDeleteThat's a good suggestion to bring what you need with you to the hardware store. I learned that I don't have the vocabulary to ask for some things at hardware stores, so if I can point at something while I talk about it, I get further with my projects.
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