I made that, show me yours
- Thread starter Rational Redneck
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Well as long as we are sharing, I have been cleaning up my lathe which is still in storage. That includes disassembling the compound and cross slide to service and adjusted everything to remove the backlash. I measured the spindle and it is within tenths. Very happy. While I was at it, I installed a new DRO.
Now I just need a shop to put her and all my other tools so I can start making chips.
Now I just need a shop to put her and all my other tools so I can start making chips.
joshb
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Nice! I’ve got some room!
Nice! I’ve got some room!
Josh,
You have enough room that I could not only build a separate shop but a home too. Of course you would probably get tired of me hanging around all the time.
I like your add on. That is looking amazing. I can see you sitting on the porch, having a cold one, rifle braced on a stand in front of you for those odd coyotes that mistakenly get within range.
Edit: Of course there would be a drink holder on the stand.
Terry
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Good for you!
OK, well I needed a way to check my way to measure the length of my bullets when doing ladder tests with different bullets. I could buy the tool but it cost about $30.00.
Came up with my own way for the cost of about $3.00.
Took a case (6.5CM) drilled out the primer to .25". cut a slot in the neck, soldered a .25" brass tube to the primer area and used a solid brass rod to slip into the brass tube and allow me to push the bullet forward into the chamber until it touches the lands.
Use a cleaning rod and run down the barrel. until it touches the tip of the bullet. mark it and then remove the case and bullet. Most of the time the bullet will stay in the chamber when the case is removed. if this happens just tap the bullet out, put the marked cleaning rod into the barrel and then instert the empty case back in the chamber push the brass rod forward until it touches the cleaning rod, pull out and then measure the length of the case and rod.
Now I know my OAL for that bullet and can then increase the jump by seating bullet into primed and ready brass.
Came up with my own way for the cost of about $3.00.
Took a case (6.5CM) drilled out the primer to .25". cut a slot in the neck, soldered a .25" brass tube to the primer area and used a solid brass rod to slip into the brass tube and allow me to push the bullet forward into the chamber until it touches the lands.
Use a cleaning rod and run down the barrel. until it touches the tip of the bullet. mark it and then remove the case and bullet. Most of the time the bullet will stay in the chamber when the case is removed. if this happens just tap the bullet out, put the marked cleaning rod into the barrel and then instert the empty case back in the chamber push the brass rod forward until it touches the cleaning rod, pull out and then measure the length of the case and rod.
Now I know my OAL for that bullet and can then increase the jump by seating bullet into primed and ready brass.
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Needed a drill motor for bench use but did NOT want battery issues. Further didn't want storage issues,even though there's room in several drawers and cabinets. Takes too long dragging stuff in/out.
This is a pull out shelf unit covered with nu buck leather that,is the bees knees for a disposable,easy to clean work surface. The shelf is full top,deep and puts things right down in front when seated.
The drill motor is a corded,20$ unit off evilbay. That's cheaper than most replacement batteries. It came with a really nice keyless chuck. RCBS green is just icing. The plate is pretty obvious,just scrap welded up. Jam nut has a arm welded to it. The whole thing articulates being the C/L of drill mounting stud and shelf bolt are different. I added a second retaining nut,just in case.
It gets used for several ops involved with loading for cast. In the second pic,even the drills "beltclip" is being used,shop rag hangs in it. See if I can get the pics.
This is a pull out shelf unit covered with nu buck leather that,is the bees knees for a disposable,easy to clean work surface. The shelf is full top,deep and puts things right down in front when seated.
The drill motor is a corded,20$ unit off evilbay. That's cheaper than most replacement batteries. It came with a really nice keyless chuck. RCBS green is just icing. The plate is pretty obvious,just scrap welded up. Jam nut has a arm welded to it. The whole thing articulates being the C/L of drill mounting stud and shelf bolt are different. I added a second retaining nut,just in case.
It gets used for several ops involved with loading for cast. In the second pic,even the drills "beltclip" is being used,shop rag hangs in it. See if I can get the pics.
joshb
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Very nice!if you live in Finland, you have to have sauna. Atleat one in House and best is if you have one outside on your backyard. This I did build couple of years a go to have sauna for that while when I make renowation for sauna which I do have in house
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Just warm it up to 100 degrees celsius, enjoy with cold beer
And when you have good cold weather, something -20 celsius then it is just more better
joshb
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Especially better if you have a couple Finnish cuties in there with you!Just warm it up to 100 degrees celsius, enjoy with cold beer
That just rightEspecially better if you have a couple Finnish cuties in there with you!
I just added the finishing touches after replacing all of the wood, or “skins” to my portable hunting blind. Lots and lots of varnish this time around ought to keep her more weatherproof. A/C and heater to boot! Now, all I need to do is find the right place to take a road trip to......
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I like the Nancy Pelosi one!
I like that you brazed a tube to your shell, that was smart. I do something very similar however for every bullet I use I drill and tap (into the base of the bullet) the pitch/thread of an old aluminum cleaning rod and screw it into the bullet so it never gets stuck. It helps to have a jig to hold the bullet and a drill press to get straight and center
That will work too.
Tell us about the bandaid in the pic with the Pelosi carving.
joshb
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That’s a no brainer! The witch bit him!
ronsatspokane
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I'm part Finlander. My first generation immigrant grand parents lived in northern Minnesota. They had a sauna but did not have a shower or a tub in the house. They (my grand parents, uncle, aunt and nephews) tried to cook me out when I was young by getting that thing so damn hot that you needed to cover your mouth lest you burn your lungs. I was bound and determined to never be the first to slither down off that top bench. I always made sure I was the last. It worked. Only took two days before they handed me the ladle to throw the water on. Paybacks are hell. I roasted their asses.if you live in Finland, you have to have sauna. At least one in House and best is if you have one outside on your backyard. This I did build couple of years a go to have sauna for that while when I make renowation for sauna which I do have in house
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i thought that here is always few people who has finnish rootsI'm part Finlander. My first generation immigrant grand parents lived in northern Minnesota. They had a sauna but did not have a shower or a tub in the house. They (my grand parents, uncle, aunt and nephews) tried to cook me out when I was young by getting that thing so damn hot that you needed to cover your mouth lest you burn your lungs. I was bound and determined to never be the first to slither down off that top bench. I always made sure I was the the last. It worked. Only took two days before they handed me the ladle to throw the water on. Paybacks are hell. I roasted their asses.
I have a friend who likes to warm his sauna to 130-140 degrees celsius. That is so damn hot that once I did get burned back when we went sauna together. For me that is just too hot, you just cant enjoy it anymore.
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