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  1. Larry (Omaha)

    This post is for anyone who wants to ask Newbies a build question.

    I had never even heard of a alignment tool untill about 4 years ago, when someone on this forum pointed it out to this ignorant carpenter. I purchased one right away and have been using it where needed. We can learn something every day if we have our eyes and ears open. Thanks Larry
  2. Larry (Omaha)

    This post is for anyone who wants to ask Newbies a build question.

    Good thought, but not for me in this circumstance. My DP vice is on the floor. Be it good or bad, my preference was to extend the table so the barrel would lay flat and solid. I do not like putting a 48" barrel into a short clamp. PS Don't laugh at my dart backboard. Got grandkids that...
  3. Larry (Omaha)

    This post is for anyone who wants to ask Newbies a build question.

    In case you did not know: This tool in the chuck, is a spring loaded tap alignment tool. The shaft extending into the top of the tap has spring loaded travel. This tool keeps consistent proper alignment pressure on the tap. No need to be moving the chuck down while hand turning the tap Larry
  4. Larry (Omaha)

    This post is for anyone who wants to ask Newbies a build question.

    Actually you flunked 😂 Newbies and more newbies were to reply. You been around since 2012 I doubt you are a newbie unless I flunked math. Thanks anyway we like to hear from everyone. Larry
  5. Larry (Omaha)

    This post is for anyone who wants to ask Newbies a build question.

    Good thought, but I hand filed the flat and just used a square to make sure I was 90deg. Thanks Larry
  6. Larry (Omaha)

    This post is for anyone who wants to ask Newbies a build question.

    Right you are!! The drill press is only for alighment and to hold the tapping pressure tool. I turn the tap by hand. Good point to tell the newbies. Thanks Larry
  7. Larry (Omaha)

    This post is for anyone who wants to ask Newbies a build question.

    With all respect to you. I am not a machinist, but a carpenter. I use what I have. I have learned years ago, it don't matter how you skin the critter, just get it done safe and correct. What am I suppose to overcome, the TH is in to my expectations? Larry
  8. Larry (Omaha)

    This post is for anyone who wants to ask Newbies a build question.

    Your logic is good, but not true for what I have. There is no way you could know what I have with just a photo. Long story short, I extended the table with a chunk of hardwood I had, tiped the R side of the table down until the flat was 90 deg to a temporary long drill bit. In other words the...
  9. Larry (Omaha)

    This post is for anyone who wants to ask Newbies a build question.

    Not at All. This post is trying to show anyone interested in one method to drill and tap for a TH. If you don't have a drill press and try to tap free hand it could get real ugly. The TH needs to be counter sunk flush with the filed on/in barrel flat. Don't think a newbie can make that...
  10. Larry (Omaha)

    This post is for anyone who wants to ask Newbies a build question.

    Thanks! Now another question. How would you position the table the tapered barrel is clamped on? Larry
  11. Larry (Omaha)

    This post is for anyone who wants to ask Newbies a build question.

    I will start with a simple photo and ask......What am I doing here and why? Please, if you are an old hand and can do it blindfolded, no need to spoil the post for those learning. Larry
  12. Larry (Omaha)

    Goodbye my friends

    Sorry to see you leave. Take care Larry
  13. Larry (Omaha)

    Latest Build

    That is a mighty fine squirrel gun if I ever seen one! WTG!! Larry
  14. Larry (Omaha)

    My wife is a keeper!! View the Hudson Bay blanket gun cover she made.

    I doubt it! It had a J.C Pennies name tag on it. It was a very nice blanket which I have had for about 40 years. Did not use the blanket, but this will go to the range with me. Thanks Larry
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