5/16" anodized or hard aluminum range rods

[M. De Land]

I agree and have found nothing better than a 5/16s stainless, one piece rod with a 1.5 inch polycarbonate ball threaded on the end. I also make a flanged, brass muzzle/bore guide that is a slip fit down the bore for one inch.
I think the bore guide would even be better made of Delrin rather than brass. Mike D.

 

[coloradoclyde]

You are completely right. and that is the best use of a glass door knob I have ever seen :thumbsup:

 

[Rifleman1776]

think the bore guide would even be better made of Delrin rather than brass

Even more better if made of wood. :wink:

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[coloradoclyde]

when I saw M.D.'s guide i thought it was wood but then he said it was brass. then you show me a wooden one.very cool. :thumbsup: :hatsoff:
did you make?

 

[M. De Land]

Yeah, I guess it does look like wood now you mention it.
I like Delrin because it does not pic up grit, oil or moisture and is all but indestructible.
The brass has worked without fault as well. MD

 

[Wes/Tex]

Dandy Jim Dandy that is! :thumbsup: :haha:

 

[cynthialee]

is that a door knob?

 

[Zonie]

Looks like a glass door knob to me.

Not really any stranger than the porcelain drawer knob I used on the ramrod for this pistol I built.

 

[Rifleman1776]

when I saw M.D.'s guide i thought it was wood but then he said it was brass. then you show me a wooden one.very cool. :thumbsup: :hatsoff:
did you make?

Yes. I have a lathe and really enjoy going into my shop to make things for my own use. Something like that only takes a few minutes and the result is fun. That is made from stabilized maple. I have a stabilizing set up. Stabled maple is really durable stuff. I have made jags also and doubt any of then can be worn out quickly but will last many years. The wood jags get strange looks from others. But that is partly why I do it. My reputation as a natural born pot stirrer :stir: is well deserved. :wink:

 

[Rifleman1776]

is that a door knob?

Yes. I think I have another. Suggestions on what I can do with it?

 

[coloradoclyde]

remove the bottom of it and inlay it into a buttstock. :idunno:

 

[coloradoclyde]

I have made jags also and doubt any of then can be worn out quickly but will last many years. The wood jags get strange looks from others. But that is partly why I do it. My reputation as a natural born pot stirrer :stir: is well deserved. :wink:

wooden jags...oh you gotaa show a picture of that. :bow: :bow:

 

[Rifleman1776]

I have made jags also and doubt any of then can be worn out quickly but will last many years. The wood jags get strange looks from others. But that is partly why I do it. My reputation as a natural born pot stirrer :stir: is well deserved. :wink:

wooden jags...oh you gotaa show a picture of that. :bow: :bow:

Anything for my hordes of admiring fans. :rotf:

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[coloradoclyde]

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[M. De Land]

Mighty handsome but I think I will stick with brass or Delrin for the rod guide and brass for the jag on the end.
Me thinks hot soapy water and bore solvent will get right after that beautiful maple art work eventually. MD

 

[Rifleman1776]

Mighty handsome but I think I will stick with brass or Delrin for the rod guide and brass for the jag on the end.
Me thinks hot soapy water and bore solvent will get right after that beautiful maple art work eventually. MD

I'm sure many will think the same on first blush. But maple, and some other woods, are very tough and durable. I made some wheels for a model train of the very large type used outdoors and can be ridden. The wheels are maple and after much use show no wear.
And, you over looked the part where I said this wood is stabilized. It will ignore moisture better than a ducks back.
Besides, making and using it is way more funner than a boring old brass jag. :slap: :wink:

And, CC, thanks.

 

[1100 Remington Man]

Thanks

 

[SWF]

Try BH Tool they have all kinds of aircraft al rods already fitted 10-32 to 8-32 for jags I have several and they are really quality rods.

 

[roundball]

:grin:
I'm guessing you didn't read the whole thread...

 

[LEDGEN]

I did read the whole thread . I have the very 1st Ramroad, Bruce of BH tool company ever made it shows absolutely no wear .
Being a close personal friend of Bruce's , I can assure anyone willing to give his ramrods and accessories a go, they will not be disappointed . They are some of the finest black powder accessories on the market.
Unfortunately Bruce passed away last year , although there is a fairly large inventory right now , when they are gone, that's it.
He was a brilliant man , engineer, and machinist I am positive he would not have sold created or used anything that would damage any fire arm . As. He was a collector and gun smith his self , making his own parts on many antique firearms that have been long out of date.
His ramrods and accessories were not origional nor were they ment to be they were made for functionality, durability,