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05-17-2013, 07:35 AM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Making swaging dies??? in Gunsmithing

Ken, The dies for .22 rf to .224 bullets were made in the early 1960's. I did index the bullet to the case and the case to the rifle. All flyers...

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05-16-2013, 01:58 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Making swaging dies??? in Gunsmithing

Frank, I make a expander plug that is the size of the cast bullet at the upper end there is a slight taper about .010 larger. This expands /...

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05-16-2013, 01:55 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Making swaging dies??? in Gunsmithing

Ken, The center gauge is really needed along with the thread gauge. Set your center gauge against your work and put the threading tool in the...

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05-15-2013, 08:25 AM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Making swaging dies??? in Gunsmithing

Frank, I live in a tool desert. It is a 2 1/2 hour drive to a town that has some metal stock. For cast bullet work I recommend a outside neck...

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05-14-2013, 10:05 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Making swaging dies??? in Gunsmithing

Ken, Not trying to cause hurt feelings. I am a experimenter Have made dies from .22 to .458. They mostly are used for less than 500 projectiles....

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05-14-2013, 10:08 AM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Making swaging dies??? in Gunsmithing

Frank46 To add to my short answer. Loading dies need a hard surface in order to last and maintain dimensions. Soft easy to form steel like 12L14...

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05-14-2013, 08:46 AM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Making swaging dies??? in Gunsmithing

http://www.pacifictoolandgauge.com/reloadingtool.htm#dieblanks Bob

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05-08-2013, 07:51 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Making swaging dies??? in Gunsmithing

Ken, If you do not ream or bore the bled holes will have a bur, which could cause a problem. The difference in die size only needs to be enough for...

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05-07-2013, 06:17 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Making swaging dies??? in Gunsmithing

Ken, For your first attempts I would try 4140 PH or 1144 Stress proof. These dies will last for at least 2,000 rounds. This will give you...

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05-06-2013, 10:26 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Making swaging dies??? in Gunsmithing

Might check this out. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/forumdisplay.php?41-Swaging

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05-06-2013, 09:03 AM

Bob Ford replied to a thread welding hot rolled angle in Home Shop Welding

Russ, 3/32 will work close to the 1/8 rod just narrower beads. You will learn quicker by running beads about 1 – 2 inches long, Longer beads just...

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05-05-2013, 11:09 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread welding hot rolled angle in Home Shop Welding

Russ, I run 6010-6011 1/8th from about 100 to as high as 140 amps. To do this on ¼ or thicker metal you strike a arc, pull a long arc until you...

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04-30-2013, 08:33 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread welding hot rolled angle in Home Shop Welding

ironmonger has some good advice. I will add beginning welders always try to use 6013-7014 as it is easier to run flat, but it is hard to get...

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04-28-2013, 08:28 AM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Book on building heat teat ovens in General

No books, just web info. http://www.machinistweb.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1343 http://www.budgetcastingsupply.com/papers/HT-FURNACE.pdf ...

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04-26-2013, 08:44 AM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Thet ol' duty cycle. in Home Shop Welding

With the small welders think stringer beads. Keep the beads narrow and hot. About 3 to do 1/4 inch. 6 to 7 to do 3/8ths. Helps to preheat. We do the...

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04-22-2013, 08:18 AM

Bob Ford replied to a thread OT California solvent ban, can't find naphtha? in General

This is what happens when the people allow a one party rule of the state. As more of the people that pay taxes leave It causes more creative taxes. A...

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04-18-2013, 10:26 AM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Opinions on new mill in General

Radkins, Check the weight about 1/5th of a Bridgeport type. Generally weight / mass equals a machine that works well. This one I would say light...

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04-14-2013, 01:56 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread What steel is this? in General

The flat plates look like they could be Aluminum. Check with magnet. Bob

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04-06-2013, 08:56 AM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Making quick change tool post holders (picture heavy) in General

Very nice set up and work! Looks like you might not have to do this again, but we never have enough tools. Bob

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04-05-2013, 05:21 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Actually disolves Permatex sealant in General

I have not found anything that would easily dissolve permatex. Goo Gone gets some off your hands.

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03-30-2013, 02:51 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread 10 mm expander die dimension request in Gunsmithing

My Dillon expander die for a 40S&W is .396. I thought the .40 was just a short 10mm. Bob

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03-23-2013, 05:25 PM

Bob Ford started a thread Montana Rifleman barrels in Gunsmithing

Montana Rifleman barrels bought buy Remington. ...

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03-11-2013, 08:47 AM

Bob Ford replied to a thread What is the best technique for determining settings for welding multiple sizes? in Home Shop Welding

Dan, You have a few problems. That coating when heated puts off poison gas! Lots of air flow away from you. Cut out all the bad rods. Remove...

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03-06-2013, 10:19 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Bandsaw blade woes - very short blade life in General

A mi-metal bandsaw blade will last a long time cutting steel. The difference makes the Bi metal blade cheap in comparison. The cheaper blade looses...

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03-06-2013, 10:11 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Attitude towards members in General

mike4, Anybody that works to tighter tolerances than needed is wasting time and money. That said if you are on your own time do what pleases you,...

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03-06-2013, 08:40 AM

Bob Ford replied to a thread DeHass Chicopee Builders - material question in Gunsmithing

Bryan, I made one out of mild 1018 pretty much to plan, but casehardened the action. Made it in 22 Hornet very accurate and fun. If you made each...

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03-06-2013, 08:13 AM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Flux Core Welder Recommendation? in Home Shop Welding

J T, This is why I do not recommend #7018 to the part time welders. If kept clean and dry from manufacture to rod holder it produces outstanding...

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03-05-2013, 06:38 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Welding black pipe in Home Shop Welding

J R, 6013 was designed for sheet metal. Mostly flat! For what it is designed for will produce good welds. Use it overhead without good leathers...

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03-05-2013, 06:09 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread DeHass Chicopee Builders - material question in Gunsmithing

Bryan, Frank and Mark designed this to be made cold roll. If you read carefully you will see mentioned to clean off scale. There needs to be a...

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03-04-2013, 09:35 PM

Bob Ford replied to a thread Another question on small mig in Home Shop Welding

MTNGUN Nice to see you posting. Bob

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