CapeEsperance
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tagging in - i was thinking about buying one - this make more sense. thanks for the discussion of bolt grades!
New Barrel Vise, it’s been a slow day….
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So if you built a gun, posted pics and a reply was "I want 1" the message boards would be empty........well almost! An open reply and possibly posted as a gif is a bad thing! Hopefully you are kidding!
TonyDWisco
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Dont think he is, He posted a similiar response in the Midwest section where someone was looking for a gunsmith and I said that I was one. Not trying to rock the boat, just not truly understanding what goes here and what doesnt. I have no problem changing my username, just need to know how.
Turning to diameter. Bushings are 6061 as well, they are made on a CNC turning center.
Very nice and a DIY job to boot. Most barrel vices I've seen don't run "several hundred dollars" though. Most are sub $100 or a little over. I use a Viper and it's served me well for numerous years and I've never marked or scratched a barrel.
Sending156s
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Nice work & awesome skill to have. I just ordered 2 more bushings for my Brownell's vise. They are split in half. 2 complete pieces. It's easy with straight shank barrels. My challenges are with the tapered CF barrels. I don't look forward with building a custom bushing using steel putty per Brownell's advice.
pointy sticks
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I'm surprised he hasn't sent you a private message. What he is probably referring to if you're a business and you're making things and selling them on here or promoting your business I believe they want you to be a sponsor.
When you go into your account settings you can change your name there, but changes after approval (1 or 2 days).
TonyDWisco
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Ones of this caliber are in the $300+ range, so you are correct, not several hundred. Short action customs make one similiar for $175 and is really nice vise, highly recommend, just doesnt take all the same approaches I did when I made this. I actually have their Modual barrel vise and I love it, just needed another and didnt want to spend the money on it, was able to make this with stuff I had laying around. Viper is great for a DIY on a barrel thats not super stuck, but ive had several Tikka's, Brownings, and Remingtons that the viper would not have had a chance against.
TonyDWisco
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I had zero intention of selling these, just posted it as a fun project. People inquired if they could purchase. Guess that is on the wrong side of the thin grey line.
TonyDWisco
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If the shank is tapered, the steel putty isnt a horrible idea. The carbon barrels I use have a straight shank so its a non issue.
TonyDWisco
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My account doesnt show that option, only gives me the option to change the email address, not the username.
