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Post by magnumwheelman on Mar 14, 2019 13:17:44 GMT -5
I just bought a new BFR... & the 460 that my buddy just bought has some sharp edges... assuming mine will too... also just bought a new Traditions Trapper Muzzleloader handgun, & that does have some sharp edges...
with guns like this, am I better off with some small dowel pieces, & rectangular blocks all wrapped in 400 grit wet sand paper, & trying to hit the edges evenly, or what is the best way to Melt these edges down a little softer???
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Post by Aggie01 on Mar 14, 2019 13:36:11 GMT -5
I like a very fine file then come back with some sandpaper to blend it out. You get a lot more control on your chamfer with a file.
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Post by leftysixgun on Mar 14, 2019 14:10:04 GMT -5
I was thinking stone instead of file but either way following up with fine sand paper.
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Post by Encore64 on Mar 14, 2019 14:36:38 GMT -5
I use a small, flat needle file followed by a multi grit nail buffer. The padded buffer is much easier to get the radius and finish perfect with.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Mar 14, 2019 14:53:49 GMT -5
What do you do with any sharp blued parts... melt it down, & touch it up with cold blue???
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Post by lazytcross on Mar 14, 2019 21:47:32 GMT -5
I used a dremel on mine. Would want to be damn careful going that route. I still finished with sand paper and steel wool. A stone might be the best.
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Post by Shakey on Mar 14, 2019 23:37:26 GMT -5
Cuts coming and going.  One of the most used tools I have. Also use 400 Wet-or-dry on a dowel for inside curves. |
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 15, 2019 6:13:33 GMT -5
Those BFRs sure do have some sharp edges. Post some before and after pics for us...
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Post by bula on Mar 15, 2019 8:09:20 GMT -5
I have a set of needle files and a diamond crusted pad kinda thing. Guess its about 2" by 3". I remember a 2 day assault weapon class. After two days and 5-600 rounds thru an AK-47 I was bleeding in at least 5 places and most of the rest of the class similarly armed looked about the same. Band-aids were passed around during breaks. I have to give that advantage to the AR folks.
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Post by firedude on Mar 15, 2019 10:25:02 GMT -5
I just bought a new BFR... & the 460 that my buddy just bought has some sharp edges... assuming mine will too... also just bought a new Traditions Trapper Muzzleloader handgun, & that does have some sharp edges... with guns like this, am I better off with some small dowel pieces, & rectangular blocks all wrapped in 400 grit wet sand paper, & trying to hit the edges evenly, or what is the best way to Melt these edges down a little softer??? This is basically what I do. When I get them I take them apart and hit the edges with 400 real well then finish with 1000. |
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Post by bula on Mar 15, 2019 10:35:45 GMT -5
That avatar.when I was a tow headed 4 yr old...did that with a key. Kinda explains alot, now that I think of it..LOL, maybe. Bounced me off the far wall of the room.
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Post by firedude on Mar 15, 2019 15:22:28 GMT -5
That avatar.when I was a tow headed 4 yr old...did that with a key. Kinda explains alot, now that I think of it..LOL, maybe. Bounced me off the far wall of the room. Yep, same hear. Could actually be a pic of me. My dad was famous for grabbing a camera instead of stopping me. My grandson is just like me. Scary. |
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Post by magnumwheelman on Mar 21, 2019 7:04:39 GMT -5
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Post by bones on Mar 21, 2019 7:20:15 GMT -5
Any high quality pictures out there of pre- and post-melting?
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