Forester co-ax press linkage upgrade ?

[6BRCOLE]

Has any one used the Josh Badeau linkage and what did you think ?

 

[Retired shooter]

I tried 4-6 months ago to reach him , tried all options with no success. I made my own, and do enjoy the extra clearence. Another company makes some somewhat similar.

Good luck

 

[6BRCOLE]

Thank you , I haven't heard back from ether , Tom

 

[Retired shooter]

Check out Inline Fabrication. Com.
Same idea just not as much clearence.

 

[AJ172SBCT]

Is this what we are talking about?

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply....-access-side-linkages-for-forster-co-ax-press

Jacques

 

[Retired shooter]

That's it. Like I mentioned same concept, however not as much access gained.

 

[jelenko]

The one from In Line retains the travel 'stops' that the original has.

 

[Retired shooter]

The linkage can be fabricated from .250 steel material, the travel stops can be machined and located, and the extra accessibility is great, especially for big monkey paws. If you have access to a lathe, not a problem. I cut the linkage arms out with a cut off wheel, and belt sander, and finished them with a good file. Just takes time to figure it all out. If you know of someone with CNC equipment makes it simple,once you have the pattern. You already have the pin to pin centers.

 

[6BRCOLE]

Nice job ! Let us know when you go into production ?

 

[Retired shooter]

 

[marchboom]

The linkage can be fabricated from .250 steel material, the travel stops can be machined and located, and the extra accessibility is great, especially for big monkey paws. If you have access to a lathe, not a problem. I cut the linkage arms out with a cut off wheel, and belt sander, and finished them with a good file. Just takes time to figure it all out. If you know of someone with CNC equipment makes it simple,once you have the pattern. You already have the pin to pin centers. View attachment 1398848View attachment 1398847View attachment 1398846

I like these a lot. I was going to get the Inline Fab pieces but it didn't look like very much extra clearance would be gained.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Draw it up and the @X-Caveman can cut you out some easily.

 

[SSchnd]

Inline Fab works good, I run one original Forster straight and one Inline Fab curved, one curved on the left works for me, I pull right handed and move cases with the left. Plenty of clearance

 

[Jarhead6870]

Nice job ! Let us know when you go into production ?

DITTO this, I’d be in for a set if anyone decides to make a few pairs.

 

[545fitter01]

I have the josh B ones. I've been super impressed. I've been used . He moved the stop to the back side. It has a little numb that's hidden. Heres two videos I've made that I talk about them in.

 

[6BRCOLE]

I talked to Inline Fabrication , they said that Josh no longer makes the linkage .

 

[6BRCOLE]

I just installed the Inline Fabrication , linkage on my Forester co-ax press , they are a perfect fit you just take one of the originals off one at a time and replace it . YES , there is more room to get my big old fingers in and no sharp edges any where , that's a big plus . Thank you Dan , great workmanship and a great product !