Burned wooden ramrod?

[MattyB]

I have been trying to find a ramrod to replace the one on my gun (I have a range rod). I would like to find one with a spiral burn pattern, like a barber's pole. This is purely for asthetics and will stay in the gun. Where might I find one of these? An on-line source would be best. Thanks.

 

[Rat Trapper]

Why not just buy a wood rod and put the pattern on it yourself?

 

[smokehouseman]

I concur with Rat Trapper, just put tape on the rod and use a propane torch and burn the pattern in. :thumbsup:

 

[bucktales]

I have used fiberglass tape with good results. Practice on a piece of scrap first to get the hang of it.

 

[Trench]

Best do it yourself. I wrapped my rod in moist rope and then went to town with a propane torch.

 

[Smk50]

I put a washer in my vise, and put a machine screw through it that threaded iinto the RR to hold that end, then used a propane torch in one hand and spun the rod with the other hand. turned out great.

 

[MattyB]

Where do I get a wooden RR of the appropriate size? I like the moist rope idea. I don't have a propane torch, but a lighter or candle should work, right?

 

[Musketeer]

Track of the Wolf has a pretty good selection of ramrods in various sizes in hickory: TOTW :thumbsup:

 

[coehornboy]

I've done it with regular ol' masking tape...just wrap it like a barber pole, hit the untaped areas with the torch, and peel off the tape (use steel wool carefully where the tape is scorched and gummy). True oil it up...

 

[Trench]

If you've got the time, a candle will work just fine. It's just slow going. I started out using a candle with mine and then ran over to my father-in-laws to get a torch to finish it off!

 

[miked35]

Where do I get a wooden RR of the appropriate size? I like the moist rope idea. I don't have a propane torch, but a lighter or candle should work, right?

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