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by pacrat
Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:21 am
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: Question - Rusted Cooktop Burners
Replies: 11
Views: 4913

Re: Question - Rusted Cooktop Burners

The bottom line is, who should buy a new range? Well ctwo as a landlord it would be my responsibility to keep included appliances in good working order. Unless obvious signs of intentional abuse are evident. Then again I don't believe a "NEW RANGE" would be required. Parts are readily ava...
by pacrat
Wed Jan 08, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: Gunsmithing
Topic: Difference between go and no go
Replies: 10
Views: 11269

Re: Difference between go and no go

It varies by cartridge.

Here is the link to SAAMI, cartridge case and reamer specs. The lower drawing is for reamers. Check the datum point measurements +/- for headspace variances on several different cartridges.



http://saami.org/PubResources/CC_Drawin ... Mauser.pdf
by pacrat
Tue Jan 07, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: Winter storm 2014
Replies: 26
Views: 5183

Re: Winter storm 2014

I feel for you folks in cold climes. Older I get, less I like the cold. Supposed to drop all the way down to 65* by thursday. Guess it's time too try and remember where I put my long pants and shoes. :shock:
by pacrat
Sat Dec 21, 2013 1:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help With Evening Out Stamped Letters
Replies: 11
Views: 2903

Re: Help With Evening Out Stamped Letters

Here is a home made stamp aligning fixture.

http://www272.pair.com/stevewag/letterg ... guide.html
by pacrat
Thu Dec 05, 2013 6:07 pm
Forum: Gunsmithing
Topic: Close range
Replies: 10
Views: 6395

Re: Close range

Now dont you feel safe. Not really, but that is preferrable to the spontaneous fire experienced when cops get jumpy around here in SoCal. examples..... (1) Slow speed OJ Simpson type chase that went on for miles. Even had the White Bronco with a black guy driving. This was 5 yr ago. LEO's finally b...
by pacrat
Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:22 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Potential board down time
Replies: 27
Views: 6119

Re: Potential board down time

Dick_Morris wrote:Thanks to him and you for the time and effort you invest in giving us this space.

Yeah, what Dick said +1 :)
by pacrat
Fri Nov 29, 2013 2:12 am
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: Thanksgiving Day Wishes
Replies: 5
Views: 1360

Re: Thanksgiving Day Wishes

Back atch'a Ken.

Wife and I did a turkey breast and all the fix'ns and stayed home. All the kids and grandkids have flown the nest and scattered about.
by pacrat
Wed Oct 30, 2013 4:14 am
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: carburator bowl vent
Replies: 17
Views: 4089

Re: carburator bowl vent

I only worked on one 4 barrel. Carter or whatever Quadrajet for the Caddies used. First V-8 car I ever owned. 58 Cad Miller Meteor hearse. That would have likely been the "Rochester 4 jet". A much simpler design than the later "Quadra-Toilet". Simpler but not as fuel efficient a...
by pacrat
Thu Oct 17, 2013 2:50 am
Forum: Gunsmithing
Topic: Does lapping in the locking lugs on bolt increase head space
Replies: 45
Views: 24086

Re: Does lapping in the locking lugs on bolt increase head s

Jack, real sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. As to headspace gauges for a belted magnum. Why bother??? Headspace is an arbitrary concept and is measured differently for the different type cases commonly used. Rimmed case chambers are measured from front of rim to bolt face. Due to vagaries of car...
by pacrat
Thu Oct 17, 2013 1:50 am
Forum: Gunsmithing
Topic: That lathe made barrel
Replies: 33
Views: 24877

Re: That lathe made barrel

Real Nice looking smoke pole. Good job.
by pacrat
Mon Oct 14, 2013 4:39 pm
Forum: Gunsmithing
Topic: rebarreling an action
Replies: 6
Views: 8057

Re: rebarreling an action

rebarrel my 98 mauser the mauser barrels tighten against the front of the action with that shoulder being moved if necessary to move the chamber back. oomp snug is good enough Correct for the Small Ring pre 98 models. But for the 98's they have 2 barrel torque bearing surfaces. One is the front rec...
by pacrat
Mon Sep 30, 2013 3:24 am
Forum: Gunsmithing
Topic: Stevens 20 Ga. repair.
Replies: 19
Views: 15403

Re: Stevens 20 Ga. repair.

Sears made nothing. But contracted for Trade Name goods with their label on them. IMO had it been sold by Sears it would be labeled Sears, JC Higgins, Ted Williams, etc. http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=47065 The model 311 started as the Springfield 5000 around 1920 with model design...