J joeboleo1 40 Cal. Joined Sep 4, 2005 Messages 191 Reaction score 44 Mar 17, 2011 #21 Roy, If you don't mind my asking... what part of the barrel do you clamp in the vise. Is it near the breech end or more toward the center of the barrel, and then push/pull the muzzle in the needed direction? Thanks
Roy, If you don't mind my asking... what part of the barrel do you clamp in the vise. Is it near the breech end or more toward the center of the barrel, and then push/pull the muzzle in the needed direction? Thanks
R Roy 70 Cal. Joined Dec 12, 2005 Messages 4,763 Reaction score 4 Mar 17, 2011 #22 Depends really.. I am careful with the "waist" if it is a swamped barrel.. The thinnest part of the barrel will bend the quickest :haha:
Depends really.. I am careful with the "waist" if it is a swamped barrel.. The thinnest part of the barrel will bend the quickest :haha:
J joeboleo1 40 Cal. Joined Sep 4, 2005 Messages 191 Reaction score 44 Mar 18, 2011 #23 Got it! :thumbsup:
T tg Cannon Joined Aug 26, 2001 Messages 10,776 Reaction score 47 Mar 20, 2011 #24 "not sure if I mentioned how I bend a barrel or not.. but anyway, I stick it in the vice" But Roy what about those of us who have no vise? :bow:
"not sure if I mentioned how I bend a barrel or not.. but anyway, I stick it in the vice" But Roy what about those of us who have no vise? :bow:
R Roy 70 Cal. Joined Dec 12, 2005 Messages 4,763 Reaction score 4 Mar 20, 2011 #25 :haha: look for a tree...
T twobarrel 40 Cal. Joined Oct 10, 2010 Messages 130 Reaction score 0 Mar 20, 2011 #26 The receiver hitch on a truck will work in a pinch. :wink: