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Posted: 3/8/2018 5:38:15 PM EDT
Is there anyone here with a lathe that could do a simple job for me? I ordered a custom made cleaning rod bore guide from Brownells and I need it shortened by 2 1/2”. It’s made of Delrin plastic and would be a simple job for someone with a lathe. Please email me if you can help. Thanks!
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Posted: 3/8/2018 7:50:55 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DitchDr:
Is there anyone here with a lathe that could do a simple job for me? I ordered a custom made cleaning rod bore guide from Brownells and I need it shortened by 2 1/2". It's made of Delrin plastic and would be a simple job for someone with a lathe. Please email me if you can help. Thanks! 
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Posted: 3/8/2018 8:22:15 PM EDT
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im sent
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/8/2018 8:52:23 PM EDT
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Haha, it’s a little more complicated than that. The cut end will need to be turned down to fit the chamber.
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By us-kiwi:
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Posted: 3/8/2018 9:25:14 PM EDT
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Do you have a drill press, a file and a hacksaw?
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Posted: 3/8/2018 9:27:33 PM EDT
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If you can’t find anyone, you can chuck it in a drill. Put the drill in a vice and use a file while the drill is spinning. It’s not a very hard material. I’ve done the trick with all types of metal.
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Posted: 3/9/2018 5:32:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Oldgold:
If you can’t find anyone, you can chuck it in a drill. Put the drill in a vice and use a file while the drill is spinning. It’s not a very hard material. I’ve done the trick with all types of metal. Then maybe fine to final size. Keep the file moving side to side at least a few tenths of an inch. Use an outside corner on a pillar file (no taper) to make a clean shoulder. Even with a lathe Polishing with a fine file after cutting to approximate size can be required to leave a smoother finish. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 3/11/2018 7:52:14 AM EDT
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Possum hollow might make one to your specs.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/14/2018 1:13:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By robpiat:
Possum hollow might make one to your specs. |
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