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Here's a few, ok lots of pics of a swivel base I built for one of my guild projects. too bad this project is only going to be used for stockmaking admission.











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Nice. I really like your indexer tailstock.


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more pics added to my first post


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Very, very nice. Also, a beautiful barrel profile.
 
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James,
I'll bet you are a shoo in.
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Outstanding work James! Bet you could sell a few of those if you were of a mind too!

P.S. There's a little lint hanging around on the metal...might want to take care of that. dancing
 
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cool!!
But there's something wrong with your barrel.
Aren't they supposed to be round? Cool
 
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Nice. I really like your indexer tailstock.


I agree. Is the center spring loaded on that, or simply clamped? That just gave me an idea to make one rather than buy for my L&W indexer.
 
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That is really nice work.


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Your in! That's nice.

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Nice. I really like your indexer tailstock.


I agree. Is the center spring loaded on that, or simply clamped? That just gave me an idea to make one rather than buy for my L&W indexer.


The tailstock works just like one from a lathe. The only difference is I didn't use a left handed tap to thread the ram. Makes me think twice before I move the ram. There is a lock screw on the back side that runs in a keyway in the ram. It keeps the ram from rotating and locks the ram.

I milled a keyway in the bottom of the indexer exactly on center. The same for the tailstock. That way I can slap the indexer and tailstock on the mill and not have to spend any time dialing them in. The sides of the indexer I milled so I can use it in the mill vise on parallels when I don't need the tailstock.


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Posts: 1864 | Location: Western South Dakota | Registered: 05 January 2005Reply With Quote
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When you get into the Guild you should teach the other guys how to take photos of their work.

I'm serious. A few guys take good photos but most of them are camera and computer illiterate. Good photos and the ability to share them will bring business to your door.

Good luck (not that you'll need it considering all the talent you have). I'll look for you in Reno.

Forrest


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James, that is absolutely beautiful work. I like your octagon to round transition also.


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damn you're good! As I post on a regular basis, I love it when you post pics. Gives hacks like me soemthing to shoot for!
 
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The tailstock works just like one from a lathe. The only difference is I didn't use a left handed tap to thread the ram. Makes me think twice before I move the ram. There is a lock screw on the back side that runs in a keyway in the ram. It keeps the ram from rotating and locks the ram.

I milled a keyway in the bottom of the indexer exactly on center. The same for the tailstock. That way I can slap the indexer and tailstock on the mill and not have to spend any time dialing them in. The sides of the indexer I milled so I can use it in the mill vise on parallels when I don't need the tailstock.

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Thank you for the description and good luck!
 
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Nice Job!!! Well done, you worked a lot to made that custom s.b. !!!.Thanks for sharing it.Regards


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Those are great pictures of some really awesome work. I wonder how many realize the time and skill involved on just that swivel base and put that into perspective with a completely finished custom rifle.
 
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That is marvelous work, I see I have been making my swivels the hard way as you have shown. Thanks for the post.


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What do you charge for one of those? Installed.


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I'd machine & put one on for $160 custom fit to your contour. NO STAINLESS!! This wouldn't include rebluing the barrel.


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Damn James, I should have had you do that when you did my barrel.
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Very Nice! I also like the barrel, all makes for some very talented workmanship...the problem with nice metal work is you need to put it on a plain jane stock or it may take awhile before it is seen. Roll Eyes


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Very Nice, and i also like the barrel...shows your talents and workmanship, the only problem i see is you'll have to put it on a plain jane stock or it may take awhile for someone to see it! Roll Eyes


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Sorry killpc


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