Need 1/2" x 48" Hickory RR blank

[Larry (Omaha)]

Want to make another range rod, but Track does not sell 1/2" hickory. Anyone know where I can get a good one?
thanks
Flinlocklar :idunno:

 

[Elnathan]

Step 1: Go down to your local hardwood supplier, pick out the straightest grained board you can find, give supplier a sufficient amount of money in trade for said board, then bring it home.

Step 2: Cut board at desired length, then take hatchet and mallet, froe, or other tools and split out a piece large enough to get a 1/2" dowel out of. Use spokeshave, pocket knife, rasp or whatever you have to turn chuck of spit wood into a dowel, following grain as much as possible.
Heat over stove and straighten.

Step 3: Add any attachments, sand and finish.

Use any left over pieces for ramrods, arrows, axe handles, etc.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

FYI, Dan Putz bought out Steve Bailey’s ramrod business. You can contact Dan by calling him at 573-768-6920.

I bought some and they are sooooooo straight and with straight grain, that on some I had to look really hard to even find the grain, or any runout. In addition to a great product, Dan’s manner of doing business was just as great!

My best wishes also are extended to Steve Bailey; may his health and future endeavors be as well! Steve served the muzzleloader community for many years with great ramrod blanks!

 

[mr.flintlock]

Check out Dixie Gun works. I just ordered a dozen 48 inch hickory ramrod blanks ranging in size from 5/16 - 7 /16. They also list them in 1/2 inch diameter stock number RP1207.

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

Thanks, I already did, but I only needed one. They sell more than one to protect in freight. Track will sell one, but they don't have 1/2"
Flintlocklar :wink:

 

[Rifleman1776]

Want to make another range rod, but Track does not sell 1/2" hickory. Anyone know where I can get a good one?
thanks
Flinlocklar :idunno:

Despite my frequent rantings about ram rod safety, a 1/2" rod is a pretty sturdy stick. Type of wood is less a consideration than with a 5/16". Make a rod to suit yerself from whatever wood you can find locally. I'm sure you can do it.

 

[OldNo7]

Want to make another range rod, but Track does not sell 1/2" hickory. Anyone know where I can get a good one?
thanks
Flinlocklar :idunno:

Check out this site...

October Country, Link to Listing of Hickory Ram Rods (click here) with the 1/2" size listed. There was a post about the high quality of these on here about a month or so back, and I was really pleased with the 3/8" one I got.

Good luck.

Old No7

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

Old No7
Thanks anyway, I did not see blank rods.
Flintlocklar :grin: