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Well, re the stuck plug, a lot of time was spent heating and soaking, between other work (mostly modern). Cutting the flats on the drum in the mill was quick. Making the block, welding and re-machining the breech took the time. It was $265, which I considered fair. Barrel went from 28 inches to 26 1/2, not enough shorter to matter. Sights unchanged.We are very accustomed to barrel work.
Most of it is done through the lathe spindle, with a 4 jaw, and outboard spider chuck. A breech plug is an easy job. Drum is just drilling and tapping in the mill.
There are five 'smiths in my shop, and our skills over lap. As master smith, I also teach my apprentices (2) and give them jobs like this to broaden their skills. Of course I closely supervise some jobs such as this, to prevent missteps.
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Most of it is done through the lathe spindle, with a 4 jaw, and outboard spider chuck. A breech plug is an easy job. Drum is just drilling and tapping in the mill.
There are five 'smiths in my shop, and our skills over lap. As master smith, I also teach my apprentices (2) and give them jobs like this to broaden their skills. Of course I closely supervise some jobs such as this, to prevent missteps.
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