Drill bit size?

[rusticbob]

I want to make a round ball loading block for a .54 Renegade, does anyone know the correct drill bit size? I will be using a .018 patch with it. Thanks

 

[FishDFly]

35/64"

 

[rafterob]

The link to the table has been posted in the General Muzzleloading section below this one.

 

[Carbon 6]

The link to the table has been posted in the General Muzzleloading section below this one.

Yep, there use to be, if you can't find it let me know I have it somewhere.

 

[SDSmlf]

https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/loading-block-drill-bit-chart.18926/

 

[Carbon 6]

 

[toot]

Carbon6, thanks for posting the diminution chart.

 

[Eric Krewson]

I shoot a .54 most of the time and didn't even try to find a 35/64 bit around town, I knew it would result in a lot of driving and a lot of blank stares from dumbfounded clerks.

A quick check on eBay turned up a bunch of them shipped free .

I made ball blocks for me, I made ball blocks for my friends, I even shipped some for free to a newbie guy who asked the same question as the one above.

Osage

Walnut crotch wood

 

[FishDFly]

Making ball blocks is fun and relaxing. You can make them in all shapes. I have made them in heart shapes to give young girls at shoots.

Like the bottom one, nice color.

 

[Two Feathers]

rusticbob:
I sel .54 cal ball blocks. I have one listed in the Shootings Ac

I shoot a .54 most of the time and didn't even try to find a 35/64 bit around town, I knew it would result in a lot of driving and a lot of blank stares from dumbfounded clerks.

A quick check on eBay turned up a bunch of them shipped free .

I made ball blocks for me, I made ball blocks for my friends, I even shipped some for free to a newbie guy who asked the same question as the one above.

Osage

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Walnut crotch wood

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rusticbob:
I sell .54 cal ball blocks. I have one listed in the shooting
accessories forum if you're looking to purchase one. If not, good luck and have fun making one.
God bless:
Two Feathers

 

[Two Feathers]

Howdy:
I agree with Osage. I bought one off of eBay for about $10.00 and free shipping. I buy ALL my odd ball drill bits there. As a machinist, I have a complete set of every fraction, letter, and number drill bit there is, BUT you'll always find that the ONE you need; is the one you DON'T have? Good luck.
God bless:
Two Feathers

 

[rusticbob]

Thanks all!
I will probably buy one from someone here on this forum. They probably have more talent, and better wood available than I have.

 

[Notchy Bob]

I shoot a .54 most of the time and didn't even try to find a 35/64 bit around town, I knew it would result in a lot of driving and a lot of blank stares from dumbfounded clerks.

A quick check on eBay turned up a bunch of them shipped free .

I made ball blocks for me, I made ball blocks for my friends, I even shipped some for free to a newbie guy who asked the same question as the one above.

Osage

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Walnut crotch wood

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Nice work, Eric! Clean, simple, unpretentious, and nicely finished. Permanently marking the caliber size on each block is a good idea.

Notchy Bob