Hi everyone. Just received my Flatbyrd which I purchased for a very low price on eBay. It is extremely stiff opening so I loosened off the pivot screw but no change. I then took it apart and discovered something weird. There are two plastic bushings (one for each side) but only 1 phosphor bronze bushing. I don't think this is the way it should be. Has anyone taken theirs apart recently? If so, let me know what should be there by way of bushings.
Joe
Flatbyrd questions
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Flatbyrd questions
Spyderco: Persistence, Tenacious, Manix2 Blue Lightweight, Dragonfly, Ladybug Salt Hawkbill, Endura Orange FRN. Hopefully many more Spydercos to come.
Byrd: Cara Cara Rescue2, Meadowlark2 Stainless Black, Wings.
Other: Leatherman Micra, Bucktool 360, Assorted SAK's, My dad's old fixed blade!
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Byrd: Cara Cara Rescue2, Meadowlark2 Stainless Black, Wings.
Other: Leatherman Micra, Bucktool 360, Assorted SAK's, My dad's old fixed blade!
[CENTER]Don't forget to always be sharp (B#)[/CENTER]
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Hi Sal,
Thanks for responding. I'm pretty sure there should be another PB bushing on the other side because the blade just doesn't seem right when deploying. Maybe someone else can jump in on this one. I may ask Warranty and Repair if they can sell me another bushing. Are they all the same size?
Joe
Thanks for responding. I'm pretty sure there should be another PB bushing on the other side because the blade just doesn't seem right when deploying. Maybe someone else can jump in on this one. I may ask Warranty and Repair if they can sell me another bushing. Are they all the same size?
Joe
Spyderco: Persistence, Tenacious, Manix2 Blue Lightweight, Dragonfly, Ladybug Salt Hawkbill, Endura Orange FRN. Hopefully many more Spydercos to come.
Byrd: Cara Cara Rescue2, Meadowlark2 Stainless Black, Wings.
Other: Leatherman Micra, Bucktool 360, Assorted SAK's, My dad's old fixed blade!
[CENTER]Don't forget to always be sharp (B#)[/CENTER]
Byrd: Cara Cara Rescue2, Meadowlark2 Stainless Black, Wings.
Other: Leatherman Micra, Bucktool 360, Assorted SAK's, My dad's old fixed blade!
[CENTER]Don't forget to always be sharp (B#)[/CENTER]
Re: Flatbyrd questions
Maybe someone else can jump in on this one. I may ask Warranty and Repair if they can sell me another bushing. Are they all the same size?
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Re: Flatbyrd questions
I just looked at mine and it appears to have only nylon washers.