2018 POTD Thread Archive

[extropic]

LBP, Long Barrelled Pistols, they come under Section 1, semi-auto is permitted in .22 Rimfire under Section 1, we got 1911s, but not as you know them ;-)

There is a UK market but I'm here for the machining as it's my hobby as well as a job, I'll sidestep any commercial answers as per forum rules,
Regards,
Nick

Thank you Nick.

 

[Ray C]

I'm not sure what you mean Ray but, I'm guessing you don't want (won't allow) the question to turn into a political or philosophical debate on gun control.

Debate isn't my intention at all. I'm just curious why a guy in England makes barrel bushings for 1911's. Or more specifically, who buys/uses them?

Yes, don't misunderstand, I love gunsmith work and do a lot of it. The issue of ownership rules in other countries and legal issues pertaining to ownership can easily get out of control so, I was just reminding folks in-advance to keep it in bounds of the website rules.

Ray

 

[T Bredehoft]

I attended an auction a couple of days ago, purchased some tools.
1) one by thirty small belt sander, generic, has the name EXCEL on it, but looks a lot like many other brands. Works fine, I'll need to make a new table for it, this one wobbles and won't tip up as far as I'd like.
2) No. 750 SP Drill Doctor. Used some, needed cleaning, works a treat. It has all the bells and whistles, from 3/32 to 3/4 inches. 118 and 135 degree points, split point, all work. I may need a new diamond band soon.
3) a 3 1/2" Columbian vise. It had been not well treated, hardly used. I gave it what we used to call a DuPont Rebuild, in other words, a new paint job. I also filed the rough points of the mating surfaces. Here's a picture of it in it's place of honor. Oh. bye the way, these cost me a total of $50.00.

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I've retired the Harbor Freight vice it replaced and looking forward to many years of trouble free use.

 

[MAKEITOUTOFWOOD]

A piece of White oak, 5/16 hot rolled plate and a slice of 2” round stock. Hot rolled also I believe. Made up the new hand wheel for my 5c closer. When I got the lathe there was only a piece of 1/2 round through the end of the tube with a collar and set screw capturing it to the tube.

I cut a rough disk out of the plate, turned and bored it. Then took the slug of 2” round turned a shoulder down on one end to a press fit into the plate. Pressed them together then finish turned Andy bored for a press fit onto the tube. I turned the oak on my wood lathe drilled and tapped for 5-16/18. Drilled holes in the oak. Finally it was finish assembled.

I think it’s going to work out great. Plus it doesn’t freak me out. Like the 1/2 rod doing the helicopter.

Thanks for looking. Cheers,Mike

 

[T Bredehoft]

Nice job, glad to see others working in wood, too.

 

[TerryH]

Fabbed up a new 1/4" plate tool rest for my belt sander conversion to HSS tool grinding project.

 

[Lordbeezer]

Finished a dual grate cooker..number 17 since last June .started 18 today..if only the rain would slow up.

 

[hman]

Interesting wheel(s). Is that one o' them thar "limited service spares"? Bet they're easy to come by at a junk yard, and not too expensive. Great idea!

 

[dlane]

Dose that one have a fire box on it ? Looks good

 

[Lordbeezer]

Both sides have slide out wood/charcoal trays under grates behind adjustable doors..yes on space saver spare tires..they last a long time on a cooker.they are cheaper than car tires..have one salvage yard I buy from.dig thru lots of trunks full of crap to get them..try to get 10-20 per visit..guys use the wood trays as the fire box..