The weather outside was frightful!!

[jackley]

The weather yesterday sucked! 6 degrees for the high, 39 mph gusts and snow, no bird hunting. So off to the shop. Been wanting to make a new betty lamp. So I got out an old one and copied it.

Always wanted one of the tapered ramrod ends. I got some sheet steel and rolled it. Then brazed it as the originals. This was a real pain alot of fussing to get this done. It took along time. The brass one is one I turned. Then I made acouple of tow worms. to go with them.

Its -15 degrees now. No bird hunting today. So I don't know what I'll attempt today.

Jerry

 

[BillinOregon]

Geez, Jerry, way to be productive!

 

[necchi]

Nice,,

 

[Black Hand]

Those tapered rammer ends are the worst to make. If I was to make one for someone else, I'd charge at least $1000...

 

[Eutycus]

Must be nice to have a lathe!

 

[Sicilian Hunter]

The weather yesterday sucked! 6 degrees for the high, 39 mph gusts and snow, no bird hunting. So off to the shop. Been wanting to make a new betty lamp. So I got out an old one and copied it. View attachment 2509
Always wanted one of the tapered ramrod ends. I got some sheet steel and rolled it. Then brazed it as the originals. This was a real pain alot of fussing to get this done. It took along time. The brass one is one I turned. Then I made acouple of tow worms. to go with them.View attachment 2510

Its -15 degrees now. No bird hunting today. So I don't know what I'll attempt today.

Jerry

Jerry,
Impressive!! Not to mention the best way to stave off cabin fever!!
Is the Betty lamp a grease lamp?

 

[jackley]

Jerry,
Impressive!! Not to mention the best way to stave off cabin fever!!
Is the Betty lamp a grease lamp?

Yes

 

[Sicilian Hunter]

Yes

Ah! Well done and great work on the ramrod tip and tow worms!
Top Shelf as Always Jerry!!