coehornboy
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Next, it was time to route the ramrod channel. Notice how the ramrod is visable on the original.
The channel was routed by using a 1/4 bit..MULTIPLE PASSES, deeper each time..until I reached the desired depth. Then I used a 3/8 dia. router bit with a rounded end to make the hole for the ramrod. I ran a 3/8 drill welded to a rod down the channel to make sure that it was round and cleaned out.
Here is a close-up of the muzzle end:
Then, using the 1/4 bit, I also routed the length of the barrel channel to the full depth (again, multiple passes, deeper each time). Then, again using multiple passes, I used the full-size 1/2 round. I also routed the breech end a bit deeper, as the barrel I am using flares at the breech. As I plan to use bedding compound, I was not too concerned about taking a wee bit much away.
Here is the barrel in the rough stock:
I also cut the barrel to length and polished with wet/dry sandpaper. Note how the shotgun barrel has a flat side. I will weld the pan to this surface.
Next up, I will rough contour the stock, thread the barrel for the breechplug, and then perhaps glass bed the barrel.
See you in a week or so... :v
The channel was routed by using a 1/4 bit..MULTIPLE PASSES, deeper each time..until I reached the desired depth. Then I used a 3/8 dia. router bit with a rounded end to make the hole for the ramrod. I ran a 3/8 drill welded to a rod down the channel to make sure that it was round and cleaned out.
Here is a close-up of the muzzle end:
Then, using the 1/4 bit, I also routed the length of the barrel channel to the full depth (again, multiple passes, deeper each time). Then, again using multiple passes, I used the full-size 1/2 round. I also routed the breech end a bit deeper, as the barrel I am using flares at the breech. As I plan to use bedding compound, I was not too concerned about taking a wee bit much away.
Here is the barrel in the rough stock:
I also cut the barrel to length and polished with wet/dry sandpaper. Note how the shotgun barrel has a flat side. I will weld the pan to this surface.
Next up, I will rough contour the stock, thread the barrel for the breechplug, and then perhaps glass bed the barrel.
See you in a week or so... :v