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Just some videos and pics building the bolt handle.
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Phark, you don't mess around!
 
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Amazing work James, thanks for sharing.

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It would be nice to have a CNC lathe, but chucking the stock in the spindle works pretty well on my mill.

Here's a finished pic with engraving and knob checkering by Jesse Kaufman

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The talent that has gone into and come out of Dakota Arms in Sturgis is just remarkable.

Beautiful work.

It looks like if one ground off the ring those bolt handles could also work on a custom mauser or Winchester.
 
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Your craftsmanship and level of execution are truly wondrous to behold and study, very fortunate customer. If you have the time and inclination, more pictures would be appreciated. Thank you
 
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Why would I take the time to machine the complete 22 handle just to cut off most of the work? The knob is too small for full sized actions anyway.


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Why would I take the time to machine the complete 22 handle just to cut off most of the work? The knob is too small for full sized actions anyway.


You wouldn't! My comment was just to suggest that they are superb looking handles and would look nice on any custom rifle!!!
 
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Good work. I liked using the mill for turning.

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Here's the old way I used to do this on my 2 axis Prototrak. Lots more polishing required.

IMG_2369JPG by JAMES ANDERSON, on Flickr

IMG_2372JPG by JAMES ANDERSON, on Flickr

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IMG_2375JPG by JAMES ANDERSON, on Flickr

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It always astounds me how some of the little things (like the bolt handle) can make such a dramatic difference in a rifle's appearance.

Thanks for sharing the awesome work and beautiful outcome.

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Thanks Zeke
IMO a bolt handle alteration can ruin or complete a custom project. Done correctly they look like they belong there.

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