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    Called Ruger!

    Treso 11-50-12 are replacement nipples and seem to be very popular. May want to check those out?
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    Cleaning 1858 Remington

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    Cleaning 1858 Remington

    Thanks for all your help. I found an exploded parts diagram and some basic info on taking it apart. Once have an idea of what your into, it's not too bad. I took out every screw. Only thing didn't take apart was some pins on the loading lever. A couple more stupid questions: 1. Some screws...
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    Cleaning 1858 Remington

    I have the same questions. Some good info, but still not clear on a couple things. "Put metal parts in tub" are we talking the frame with all the associated parts inside? Seems like getting that much water into frame may not be good idea unless doing the blow with air/wd-40/oil thing....Most...
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    powder measures

    Deadeye, Did you make these? If so, how do you do the carving and what do you do for stain? I may try something like one of these.... Thanks, DaleNabq
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    Bronze Fire Steel

    Thanks Mike. Thermal Cycling and as hard as you can get sounds great. I usually us Automatic Transmission Fluid as quench for things, but will give your method a try. Have mostly 5160 OCS spring steel....the same seem to work for that? I could round up a few old files though...Have some 1095...
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    Bronze Fire Steel

    Mike, What is the best temper for fire steels? Thanks, Dale
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    powder measures

    Yes, some nice ones. Thanks, Dale
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    powder measures

    I was fixin' to make one...how about some photos of nice ones? Thanks, Dale
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    Mountain Man Sheaths --Throwing Knife, Bowie, Hawk

    How about some photos / ideas? I'm making some more sheaths.... For hawk - preferences / advantages of left or right facing???? Thanks, Dale
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    Latest Project--Knife and Sheath

    Thanks for the info. Probably right that many originals didn't have any file work. Not knowing any better, I solved the thin blade problem by alternating the notches. See original post and the 3rd weblink. I think on the one I'm doing now (hopefully more PC) I'll just have them on the thumb side.
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    Latest Project--Knife and Sheath

    Another thing that I'm not sure of is the file work on the back of the blade. Not sure if on only thumb side or on both sides? If on both sides if notches are aligned so they just make thin spots in the spine of the blade or if they are offset to make an "s" curve when viewed from the top of the...
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    Latest Project--Knife and Sheath

    Rather than messing with heat to drill the holes (since the blade already tempered) I remember reading somewhere about using a carbide bit to drill them. That worked pretty good. So, I made another one with new scales and steel pins. I'll post a photo when it's done.
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    Latest Project--Knife and Sheath

    Get them here (Albuquerque) at one of the Wal-Marts. Not all of them carry them. Same price and no waiting or shipping. My understanding is that most were thicker steel than the 1/16 that the Old Hickory ones are. I want to do one with new scales and pins. Haven't gotten to that yet. How did you...
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    Latest Project--Knife and Sheath

    Realize this knife is not totally PC. But was quick, cheap, and easy. web page web page web page Reground blade and handle, finished with gun blue, then chlorox and ferric chloride. Tru-oil on handle. Sheath hand stitched with artificial sinew. Thought turned out pretty good for first...
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    Loading Block Finished

    Thanks. What do I need to do to get the photo in the post?
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    Loading Block Finished

    Thanks for all the advice on a loading block. I made this one from maple and the short starter is from apple tree that I cut down a couple years ago. Use Aqua Fortis for stain. Worked great! Had to be a little careful with the torch to keep from burning edges. Heat gun worked better. Finished...
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    Nitric Acid

    I called around and finally found a chemical supply house that had Quarts. But, reagent grade $45! Don't really need that much and Technical grade at 1/2 that price would be more tolerable. A pint would be plenty then maybe down to $10 or so. That seems much more my speed. Any thoughts on...
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    Loading Block Design

    Thanks for all your valuable insight. I think I've decided on a design. Dale
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    Plum Brown

    Someone have the formula for AQF? Thanks, Dale
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