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Post by hawkeyes on Sept 11, 2023 10:12:12 GMT -7
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Post by paranger on Sept 11, 2023 10:48:06 GMT -7
Very cool piece, Hawkeyes!
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Post by brokennock on Sept 11, 2023 11:36:16 GMT -7
Cleanly done. Can't wait to see it completed.
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Post by bushfire on Sept 11, 2023 13:18:32 GMT -7
Beautiful and neat my friend.
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Post by hawkeyes on Sept 11, 2023 16:09:55 GMT -7
Thank you gentlemen. I'll post the references once I return to the shop. It still never ceases to amaze me the level of craftsmanship and ingenuity that the ole fellas put into their work. Makes me continue to be humble knowing I've got allot to learn!
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Post by Black Hand on Sept 12, 2023 4:48:03 GMT -7
You can use low temp plumbing solder to cast in rings to items such as these. I used it to make a bolster for a small artist's palette knife - made a collar with cardboard, melted the solder and poured it into the collar (preheat with a heat gun). Allow to cool, shape and finish.
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Post by hawkeyes on Sept 12, 2023 5:57:56 GMT -7
You can use low temp plumbing solder to cast in rings to items such as these. I used it to make a bolster for a small artist's palette knife - made a collar with cardboard, melted the solder and poured it into the collar (preheat with a heat gun). Allow to cool, shape and finish. Casting pewter is on the list of acquired horning skills to learn. I've never casted anything other than brass but the solder idea sounds like a neat method and much cheaper! Not sure I want to risk damaging this turned spout already... I'd have to take it back to the lathe and chase in a channel for the ring. I have a feeling this won't be the last, however I may just do it... Won't take but a few minutes. |
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Post by artificer on Sept 13, 2023 12:17:36 GMT -7
Wow, that's neat.
I'm wondering about the diameter of the powder hole in the plug. Is it smaller than the ball diameter or larger enough so the balls don't get stuck in it?
Gus
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Post by hawkeyes on Sept 13, 2023 15:56:34 GMT -7
Wow, that's neat. I'm wondering about the diameter of the powder hole in the plug. Is it smaller than the ball diameter or larger enough so the balls don't get stuck in it? Gus Thank you, the stopper diameter is indeed smaller so ye balls shall not get... stuck. The original I believe was made to service a musket in short order. I haven't any documentation showing it's use for a rifle so that is a cliff hanger unfortunately. |
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Post by hawkeyes on Sept 13, 2023 15:57:27 GMT -7
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Post by artificer on Sept 14, 2023 12:30:48 GMT -7
LOVE IT!! Neatest new take on a piece of period gear I've seen in some time.
Gus
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Post by hawkeyes on Sept 14, 2023 14:56:50 GMT -7
LOVE IT!! Neatest new take on a piece of period gear I've seen in some time. Gus Many thanks, I'll pull the reference once I get my tail to the workshop. |
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