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Re: Tools of the trade.
« Reply #40 on: September 23, 2011, 12:45:55 PM »
Quote from: tombogan03884 on September 22, 2011, 11:46:26 PM
Looks great ! It seems you avoided the normal beginners mistake of getting way to aggressive on the knurling.
Yours looks good, the first time I knurled a handle it was sharp enough to remove flesh when you used it  ;D

Quote from: Solus on September 23, 2011, 08:17:11 AM
Nice grades  :D  I think your work looks great too....but I'm just fascinated by the proces.

Like your new photo studio also.....much better lighting with the cloth background.

I do look forward to seeing a post by you, so keep it up and thanks.

Take care


They said it best.

Keep up the great work!!!!!
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Re: Tools of the trade.
« Reply #41 on: September 23, 2011, 01:22:40 PM »
Thanks everyone. The knurling on the handle is pretty sharp. I had to run the knurling tool over that piece twice. I managed to mangle two acid brushes on the first attempt while oiling the tool (and being stupid about the way I was doing it). I will have a chance to do some more knurling early next week. I hope to pull that off in one pass.

I do know there is still room for a lot of improvement. I guess it is better to work those things out on tools rather than the rifles I will start building next semester!
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Re: Tools of the trade.
« Reply #42 on: September 23, 2011, 02:14:01 PM »
Quote from: Mericet on September 23, 2011, 01:22:40 PM
Thanks everyone. The knurling on the handle is pretty sharp. I had to run the knurling tool over that piece twice. I managed to mangle two acid brushes on the first attempt while oiling the tool (and being stupid about the way I was doing it). I will have a chance to do some more knurling early next week. I hope to pull that off in one pass.

I do know there is still room for a lot of improvement. I guess it is better to work those things out on tools rather than the rifles I will start building next semester!


Ummm, Yeah.      ;D
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Re: Tools of the trade.
« Reply #43 on: September 23, 2011, 03:25:59 PM »
Quote from: Mericet on September 23, 2011, 01:22:40 PM
I guess it is better to work those things out on tools rather than the rifles I will start building next semester!

One of the best shooting and most accurate riles I've ever shot was a "reject" or "practice" gun that a former co-worker made when he first got into the gunsmithing business.  ;D
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Re: Tools of the trade.
« Reply #44 on: October 02, 2011, 12:44:22 PM »
Picture time again!

Finished the Mauser receiver facing mandrel. I received a grade of 93.




Finished a shotgun magazine dent remover in 12 gauge. The grade for this one was 95.




Finished the inletting draw up screws as well. Grade was a 93.



Started work on the barrel dent removers in 12, 16 and 20 gauge. This is the start of the anvils.


Started to buy items needed for my projects next semester when we will start working on firearms. First project is a Mauser action rifle that will be done in .257 Roberts with a wood stock. The donor rifle have been sourced and the barrel (with the others I need) will be purchased next week. Got in on a group buy for a FN SPR action with detachable box magazine. This will be chambered in .204 Ruger with a composite stock. I am still looking for an action for the last rifle project (either a Savage or Remington 700) that will be done as a scout style rifle. Most likely I will do this one in .308 and use a laminate stock.
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Re: Tools of the trade.
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Re: Tools of the trade.
« Reply #45 on: October 02, 2011, 02:34:06 PM »
Are the calibers assigned or your choices ?

Good grades  ;D
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Re: Tools of the trade.
« Reply #46 on: October 02, 2011, 02:58:14 PM »
Quote from: tombogan03884 on October 02, 2011, 02:34:06 PM
Are the calibers assigned or your choices ?

Good grades  ;D

Thanks Tom. The calibers are my choice and, in a way the actions. The requirement is for one Mauser action but as these are becoming scarce, we can also do any flat bottom receiver. The first rifle I am intending as an all round hunting rifle that will be pleasant to shoot, hence the 257 Roberts. The FN action we got a really good deal on and will become a sniper style rifle for my wife. Since the scout rifles is popular at the moment I decided to do one of those. In keeping with Col. Jeff Cooper's concept of the scout I will most likely leave that in .308.
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Re: Tools of the trade.
« Reply #47 on: October 02, 2011, 03:01:34 PM »
So basically you are going to build your most purpose bolt action battery while you can write it off on taxes.
Wise man  ;D
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Re: Tools of the trade.
« Reply #48 on: October 02, 2011, 03:24:42 PM »
Have not thought about it in that way! I am also considering making the scout in 7mm-08. That will make it a little easier for recoil shy people to shoot. I already have a Rem 700 VLS in .308 anyway.
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Re: Tools of the trade.
« Reply #49 on: October 02, 2011, 06:20:25 PM »
Very nice Mericet, if by chance a Model 98 Mauser bolt schematic comes to your inbox,....well... ::)
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