Bullet board

[Grimord]

Cool. Can you show us the plastic powder tubes you are using? I have wanted to make speed loaders for my .62, but cannot locate the right tubing.

The tubes are glued into the bullet board, but I believe I got them at Cabela's and they came in a set of 4 with grain amount indications on the tube. They may have been Knight Powder tubes. Sorry, that is the best I can do for you.

 

[pamtnman]

The tubes are glued into the bullet board, but I believe I got them at Cabela's and they came in a set of 4 with grain amount indications on the tube. They may have been Knight Powder tubes. Sorry, that is the best I can do for you.

but .62 caliber? I know the .54 caliber tubes are made and available. Just have not yet seen .62

 

[BJHabermehl]

When drilling bullet board holes with either a forsttener bit of speed bore bit stop drilling as soon as the pilot point appears on the opposite side. Flip the work piece use the hole the pilot left, and finish drilling the hole. Presto greatly reduced tear out. BJH

 

[pamtnman]

When drilling bullet board holes with either a forsttener bit of speed bore bit stop drilling as soon as the pilot point appears on the opposite side. Flip the work piece use the hole the pilot left, and finish drilling the hole. Presto greatly reduced tear out. BJH

don't you know that I meant for that tear out to happen, so I could more easily sand down the perfect thumb-sized area?

 

[Grimord]

but .62 caliber? I know the .54 caliber tubes are made and available. Just have not yet seen .62

The tubes are 3/8" in diameter and are graduated for grain charge up to 120 grains.

 

[pamtnman]

The tubes are 3/8" in diameter and are graduated for grain charge up to 120 grains.

Yeah I found those with your help, thanks. I guess with the bullet board it’s as close to a .62 cal speed loader as we are gonna get. Last night I did find a purveyor of clear 5/8” polycarbonate tubing, which might be capped somehow. Welp anyhow, this thread highlights just how great a bunch of folks are gathered together on this site. I really enjoy and appreciate your help.

 

[BJHabermehl]

I appreciate that, my type A personality won’t allow tear out. I’d rather chamfer the holes with a tapered grinding stone chucked in a drill press. BJH

 

[FishDFly]

I use counter sinks of various sizes to chamfer the holes. A 82 degree angle works well in a drill press.

 

[Notchy Bob]

Another thing I have done to deal with tear-out is to start with stock thicker than needed, bore the holes, and then take off the extra wood to get your piece down to the thickness you want. The superficial chipping or tearing comes off with the waste.

I recognize this method is not always feasible, but it is one more possible option for your "bag of tricks."

Notchy Bob

 

[pamtnman]

So so much talent here, and I can’t even count to 82 degrees much less figure out what it is. However, I am presently prepping for a colonoscopy, and I seem to be very good at it.

 

[duca]

Wow thanks for sharing Bob.

Anthony

 

[bushytail]

Grimord, I’m partial to the 32 cal squirrel ball board. All the other ones look nice too.

 

[Grimord]

Grimord, I’m partial to the 32 cal squirrel ball board. All the other ones look nice too.

It's one of my favorites. I get lots of comments on it and the acorn one when at the range.

 

[FishDFly]

So so much talent here, and I can’t even count to 82 degrees much less figure out what it is. However, I am presently prepping for a colonoscopy, and I seem to be very good at it.

Have fun.

 

[pamtnman]

Have fun.

I think they found a bullet board or two up in there. Dr complimented the pattern but said the caliber was a bit large

 

[FishDFly]

I have been there and one that.

Glad to see you kept your sense of humor.