THE ACCURATERELOADING.COM GUNSMITHING FORUM


Moderators: jeffeosso
Go
New
Find
Notify
Tools
Reply
  
metal filler
 Login/Join
 
One of Us
Picture of mousegun
posted
I forged the bolt handle on my mauser and after much filing and smoothing I still have some dents and marks that I want to remove. I dont want to remove any more metal in these areas and I was wondering what type of solder or filler I could use to fill in these areas and then smoothe out with a file and possibly blue later. I was hoping to use gas welding torch and solder. I may be able to tig weld it if necessary.

Any advice appreciated.


------------------------------------
Originally posted by BART185

I've had another member on this board post an aireal photograph of my neighborhood,post my wifes name,dig up old ads on GunsAmerica,call me out on everything that I posted. Hell,obmuteR told me to FIST MYSELF. But you are the biggest jackass that I've seen yet, on this board!
--------------------------------------

-Ratboy
 
Posts: 194 | Location: Copperhead Road | Registered: 11 March 2005Reply With Quote
One of Us
posted Hide Post
You’re gonna be pretty hard pressed to find solder that will match blued steel. Why not just weld them up and file to match?
 
Posts: 4574 | Location: Valencia, California | Registered: 16 March 2005Reply With Quote
One of Us
posted Hide Post
You'll want to keep the heat localized so using the TIG would probably be best. You can use a good old metal clothes hanger for the filler. Be sure to sand off the finish first. Don't let the heat spread beyond the handle. Use a good heat sink and even some of Brownells Heat Control Paste to protect the cocking notch. Good luck.
 
Posts: 1374 | Registered: 06 November 2005Reply With Quote
  Powered by Social Strata  
 


Copyright December 1997-2023 Accuratereloading.com


Visit our on-line store for AR Memorabilia