cuting forceing cone without lathe??

[m-g willy]

I need to cut a forceing cone with out the use of a lathe :hmm:
Thinking maybe a dremmel tool with a cone grinder bit :shocked2:
Could sure use any ideas from anyone in the know about this.

thanks for any info

Willy

 

[John Taylor]

Brownells sells a tool for cutting the forcing cone. I use a machanics taper reamer. look here . Also it should be polished after reaming.

 

[m-g willy]

Hey ! thanks for the info :thumbsup:

Willy

 

John,

Thanks for a cheaper alternative. But I have some questions for you on this.

1) The current production coning tools and the reproductions of origianls I've seen all had a guide to fit the bore and square it up. Do you see any problems using this without it?

2) How do you set it up to account for wobble?

3) How many barrels have you used this on and what were the results like?

4) What're the dimensions of the tool? They don't list them on the web page.

Thanks,

Sean

 

[Deadeye]

I've used the ones from Brownell's for many yrs.
You can't go wrong with them.

 

[John Taylor]

Most of the time I use it in the lathe. If you want cheap then wrap some masking tape around the end till you build up enough to be a snug fit in the bore, this will keep it from wobbling. I have used it on lots of pistol barrels when I put liners in. Size is 1/8" to 1/2". I have another one that goes to 5/8". look here

 

[Leatherbark]

Wagh.......On Colt percussion type I remove the barrel and use my RCBS De-burring tool with my hand.......Cuts a right nice forcing cone on the soft steel......On Remington replicas I remove the barrel and do the same.............Bob

 

[John Taylor]

That will do the job also, just has a steeper angle. I like taper to be 3 to 5 degrees for less chance of shaving lead.

 

[CrackStock]

How is the barrel removed from a 58 Remington? Does it simply unscrew?

CS

 

[John Taylor]

It unscrews but can be in very tight. A good barrel vice may be needed and an action wrench to keep from twisting the frame. A 15"or 16" cresent wrench will work, use paper to protect the finish. A set of aluminum V blocks to hold the barrel in a strong vice.