paulg
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Post by paulg on Sept 7, 2012 16:34:21 GMT -5
Anybody here ever done a BP chamfer by hand? I read one article where a fellow made a clear plastic template rounded on one end for the cut between the flutes and another template for the depth of cut on the front of the cylinder. He said it went well with a good mill file. Sorry if I'm not making sense. I saw where Bowen will do it for $75.00. Might be better served going that route.
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Post by robl on Sept 7, 2012 17:05:01 GMT -5
Alan harton does nice BP bevel as well
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Post by steve on Sept 7, 2012 17:07:52 GMT -5
Alan harton does nice BP bevel as well Yes he does!!! He also widened the flutes
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Post by princeout on Sept 7, 2012 20:48:41 GMT -5
Mr. Bowen does his by hand. I've watched him do a couple and he is a magician with a file! If I ever get a few old, messed up cylinders I'm going to give it a try. Tim
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Post by mergus on Sept 11, 2012 14:12:14 GMT -5
I have a North American Arms .22 mag derringer that I wanted the front of the cylinder chamfered. I called the factory and they said they don't do that kind of work. Then they suggested that I do it myself. That never even occured to me. So, using a nail file of all things, in about 20 minutes I had a very nice looking chamfer job on the forward edge of my cylinder. After that expereince, I would not hesitate to do it again to any stainless gun.
Mergus
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Post by malamute on Sept 23, 2012 11:36:45 GMT -5
I've done several, it isn't hard to do. Keep in mind that it takes a little metal to allow cleaning up the first coarse file cuts, so don't go too far the first time around with the coarse file. I clean them up with 320 wet-or-dry, then 400-to 600. The wet-or-dry on a piece of glass works well. Great for hand polishing action parts also. Looks good on Smiths also.
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Post by toroflow on Sept 25, 2012 22:31:02 GMT -5
For comparison purposes, here is a Bowen BP chamfer: And a standard S&W BP chamfer (629-2 Mountain Revolver):
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Post by mnimrod45 on Sept 26, 2012 23:47:33 GMT -5
Love that gun and holster Malamute. Good honest wear on both just makes me smile. Reminds me of when I was a kid up deer hunting and looking at the property owner's single six. I loved to see the wear on the leather and grip and old .22 rounds in the belt loops.
mnimrod45
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Post by hammerdown77 on Sept 27, 2012 7:36:03 GMT -5
Looks good on Smiths also. An honest, workin' Model 29. Be still my heart!
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Post by boxhead on Sept 27, 2012 12:45:16 GMT -5
I particularly like the way Alan keeps the edge very sharp where the chamfer meets the cylinder OD. He does his on a mill then finish files IIRC. This gun was an OMSBH.
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Post by Aggie01 on Oct 5, 2012 17:18:57 GMT -5
Here is some of my own handiwork on a NM ruger .45 Colt cylinder. (best pic I could get)
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Post by bigmuddy on Oct 5, 2012 19:07:33 GMT -5
Malamute
I have seen pics of your 29 on another forum, and it is one of the coolest guns anywhere. I really like the pics of the customs but that well used look is hard to beat.
Dan
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Post by 2 Dogs on Oct 8, 2012 14:06:26 GMT -5
Look close boys and spend your money wisely. Harton keeps the radius just right and the lines nice and sharp!
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Post by treborsnave on Oct 18, 2012 21:49:28 GMT -5
I've come to the conclusion that both of my Blackhawks need to have this done. This thread is a good resource.
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Post by t5malibuwagon on Oct 21, 2012 22:02:21 GMT -5
I'm new to this all but it looks to me like I could accomplish this with a lathe in less time than it take me to change my newborns diaper... no way I would pay $75 for this. Just my uneducated .02
That might be the best looking 29 Ive seen. I hope one day to install that kinda patina myself.
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