The Home Machinist!

There was a noted barrelmaker in East Tennessee at the first quarter of the last century that made his own barrels from scrap. He rough forged them round, and his Daughter drawfiled them into an Octagon shape each afternoon after school. It was said that she was the champion arm wrestler in her high...

Well, I'm no expert, but given the lower pressures of Black Powder, I would feel safe in using ordinary Hot Rolled or Cold Rolled Steel for the barrel project. I cannot remember where, but I have seen octagon stock for sale on the 'Net. Good luck and keep us posted.

Al

Can you post a photo of how this looks when done? I can't picture the front lug removal in my mind---yet. TIA

Al

Good on yer, Mate!! Good luck with the project and please keep us posted with some photos if you can.

Al

When glass bedding a Mauser type action, are you supposed to remove the entire trigger/sear mechanism before applying the bedding material to the inletting? TIA!!

Al

Glad you are back. I've missed your postings.

Al

Looking very good! Please keep us posted on your progress. O/T you are retired Army?

Check with your local Bearing Supply and power transmission suppliers.

There has been quite a discussion on another site about this subject. I will agree with Harold (surprise, surprise!) When I am doing a blind hole. I grind a tool to cut on the topside at the BACK SIDE OF THE HOLE, run the lathe spindle SLOWLY in Reverse and cut toward the Tailstock. Why do I do this...

Now I know why I designed with Propane in mind for my fuel of choice. I grew up by one of Southern's main lines----how the women really hated wash day when a train would come through--soot all over their nice clean laundry hanging on the line!

Al

Pamela, I haven't seen any posts from you in several days. I hope that all is well and that nothing is wrong. I really do enjoy seeiing your fixtures and ways of doing things on a small lathe.

Al

Welcome to the club! While I cannot answer your question, there are several members here who can and will. Good luck!!

Al