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What guy who wrote which Offy book?

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A bit late on this one, but aren't stamped steel adapters commercially available for a couple of dollars? I've had mine so long I can't remember where I got them (probably at a yard/estate sale) but adapters aren't exactly new technology.

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All Sheldon shapers are works of art, but that one was especially nice. If it had been within a day's drive, I'd have hit the BIN.

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Greetings from the cold side of WA, There is no such thing as enough shop space. My garage is 24'x40' and I outgrew it X2 long ago and am renting another as large. Now, I'm retired and the time has come to get it all under one roof. Convincing my lovely bride the garage needs a basement is the chall...

Greetings, Gunners, I'm new to the forum and have a question for the experts. I've come across a Rex Merrill in 30-30 by Rock Pistol. I love the lines and the quality feel of it. However, the caliber is not my first choice. Questions: 1. I understand the barrels have to be hand-fitted by the factory...

Hi, Jack,

You must be a fine fellow, as is everyone named Jack in WA. I'm in Spokane and will be in the scraping class next month. It is two full days, so only evenings for getting together.

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Yes , read the manual three times before unpacking the machine. No, It was only after I bought a true machinist's level that I discovered (on this forum) that a mill does not have to be TRULY leveled. but any operation which begins on a machine where the machine, the vise and the stock are square a...

Since there was no link to the previous thread, just some random thoughts for consideration come to mind: in case I have to build that syringe we discussed. 1. What about the design requires boring PVC pipe to fit an 0-ring and plunger? 2. Why does the cylinder have to be PVC pipe? 3. What is there ...

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If doing it the hard way and solving a problem with available tools is the point of the exercise, then use a lathe or a mill. If the goal is to get a straight, round bore, honed to insure the rings last, then use tools and equipment designed for the job or hire someone who does it professionally. BT...

Hi, Vernon, Help us by defining your terms. Specifically, what engines and how small? To diesel guys, a 3-53 is a small engine. If you mean small automotive, here are my thoughts: Yes , cylinders can be bored on a BP. No , it is not easy, convenient or cost-effective to do so. Maybe , you should con...

After looking over on the 6x26 group, I found http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clausing_lathe_and_mill/ which is much more focused for my purposes. The Clausing group wasn't coming up on my search because I wasn't including the lathe. Also, thanks for the wentztech link. I was able to print out copies ...