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Guys, I just wanted to show everyone the absolutely fantastic, excellent work that Vern carried out on one of my very damaged scabbard balls...
Thank you Vern!!!    |
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Very nice!! How much did that set you back? I have several I need to get fixed.
RAD Mann RAD Mann GDC Silver#0311 |
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The postage to and from between the UK and US was about the same that Vern charged. Very reasonable prices considering the excellent work that Vern carried out. As you can tell, I'm very happy.  |
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They usually run around $25 plus shipping. If they're not split, then $20, if really crushed, $30
And thanks for the compliments! |
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Vern... do you need the entire scabbard or just the lower fitting?
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Hey Superb Vern.
I can see a job for life looming here!!! Do we have to prebook?. Seiler (Yank in UK) PS even little dings which otherwise spoil??? |
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I just need the lower fitting. If it is really crushed, it may be best to send the entire scabbard so it still fits when it's finished
Email for my address. Send me a photo for small dings and we can work something out. I can also offer a quantity discount and multiples sure save on the shipping |
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WOW!!!!
Fantastic work! And that repair adds a LOT more than $25 to the value of the dagger! Obviously WELL worth it! Silver Badge #0398 My Avatar = My dagger security system! |
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Vern: Nice job. Did you ever fix any where the ball is missing?
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Yes I have. I used sheet nickel-silver to make the two halves and soldered them back on the fitting. I've also had a few that were so crushed one side broke off while it was being straighened. Made it easy to reshape and solder back
I use several tools I've made that go into the ball from the inside of the fitting and are used to tap the dents out against a lead block. |
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What is the best way to remove the lower scabbard fitting? I don't want to bugger my screws while trying to un-bugger my balls.
---wait, that didn't sound right...  Silver Badge #0398 My Avatar = My dagger security system! |
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Clean the slots with a knife blade and use a fine jeweler's screwdriver to remove both screws. Then wiggle the lower fitting back and forth, and it should just come off
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Vern,
I have a few I'll be sending you as well . . . that's if you are willing to fit me in! Brad The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have . . . . |
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That’s the "before & after" pic of the ball on my M 36 chained SS fixed by Vern - many thanks again Vern!
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Vern,
Can you send your e-mail address to me at bobcam1@yahoo.com ? I can't seem to email you through the forum. Thanks, Bob. |
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Oops....nm....found it...
Bob. |
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Vern is a heck of a craftsman but I believe I will pass on letting him put a soldering torch to my balls.
  Couldn,t resist the pun. I am a bad boy. "Insanity is heriditary. You get it from your kids." Quote from Ronald Regans diary. |
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Hope your balls are a bit bigger than the ones Vern's repairing SR!
tread lightly |
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Don't forget that Vern has moved to North Carolina and the old Virginia addresse is out of date. Email him for the new one.
Also, I would wait a bit as he is still getting settled in the house. Dave |
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