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Post by fanofthefortyone on Dec 28, 2016 21:53:52 GMT -5
It is amazing what Alan can do to a ragged old Colt. That one was in worse shape than the one I sent him and mine came home looking great. Ronnie
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Post by 2 Dogs on Dec 28, 2016 21:57:10 GMT -5
It is amazing what Alan can do to a ragged old Colt. That one was in worse shape than the one I sent him and mine came home looking great. Ronnie I wonder if you might post before and after pictures?
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Post by fanofthefortyone on Dec 28, 2016 22:01:30 GMT -5
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Post by 2 Dogs on Dec 28, 2016 22:05:20 GMT -5
That's a gorgeous 32-20 Ronnie. I really like it!!!
Thanks for the link.
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Post by fanofthefortyone on Dec 28, 2016 22:07:42 GMT -5
Thank you! It rides in leather from a little known guy who does leather, perhaps you have heard of him, Mike Barranti? Ronnie
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Post by 2 Dogs on Dec 28, 2016 22:09:48 GMT -5
Such a tease.... we all love pics of the Hidestrechers work along with fine sixguns!!😉
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Post by fanofthefortyone on Dec 28, 2016 22:17:42 GMT -5
The only photo I have, it's not the best, Ronnie
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Post by cmh on Dec 28, 2016 22:39:14 GMT -5
Thats so impressive!!
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Post by 2 Dogs on Dec 28, 2016 22:42:00 GMT -5
Ronnie, Now I REALLY like it!!!
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Post by fanofthefortyone on Dec 28, 2016 23:02:32 GMT -5
Ronnie, Now I REALLY like it!!! Thank you! That Barranti feller does a great job of converting cow hide into shucks! ronnie
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Post by Rimfire69 on Dec 29, 2016 9:43:17 GMT -5
Unbelieveable welding, running all those edges with those tiny beads is impressive to say the least.
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Post by kings6 on Dec 29, 2016 9:59:44 GMT -5
You look at all the time it takes to do all those small beads, grind or file them down then the final finish work and a guys can see where the cost of a rebuilt like that goes. None of that is stuff that a guy can whip out in a few hours.
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Post by 2 Dogs on Dec 31, 2016 18:31:24 GMT -5
Ok, more on the restoration. To me, one of the most fascinating things are the actual fixtures and tools Harton uses. The guy is really a genius. He always breaks things down to simple steps and uses what he has on hand. If a tool does not exist for a particular project, Harton just builds one. Here, is an end mill modified to cut the black powder bevel on the cylinder. Now you can see why Hartons BP bevel is always so consistent and even all around the circumference of the cylinder. Harton's milling machine has a digital readout which really aids accurate cutting. Note the use of the pin gauges to prevent the cylinder from slipping in the vise.
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Post by 2 Dogs on Dec 31, 2016 18:38:12 GMT -5
With the black powder bevels cut, Harton uses the same mill set up to recut the cylinder notch approaches. Again, note how the pin gauges keep the work not just steady but level as well. This by the way, is a late first generation cylinder and Harton tells me it will tolerate smokeless powder.
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Post by 2 Dogs on Dec 31, 2016 18:39:41 GMT -5
Here is the tool to recut the notches themselves. Pretty sure Harton used the same set up but I will double check when I talk to him next.
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