got some Delrin rods to make into cleaning rods. Cannot find a source of the tips to screw in the jabs and/or worms.
Anybody got any leads?
Anybody got any leads?
Need help with ramrod parts
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Track of the Wolf, Log Cabin shop are two places. Ram rod tip can be found in brass or steel. You will have to trim the end of the rod. Some epoxy and pin the rod end to help secure it.
yes PIN IT read the thousands of posts by those who didnt 
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Or get a grease gun 
and be prepared to be told it won’t work!
and be prepared to be told it won’t work!
There's 5 pages here; click in the upper left to see all the other DIY ramrod accessories.
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/list/Item.aspx/847/1Hint; match the OD to your rod OD,, fab the rod for insert and pin it.
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/list/Item.aspx/847/1Hint; match the OD to your rod OD,, fab the rod for insert and pin it.
Thanks, seems that "ram rod tip" doesn't get anything close to "ramrod tip".... 
And thanks for all the leads.
And thanks for all the leads.
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Thanks, seems that "ram rod tip" doesn't get anything close to "ramrod tip"....
Yep - that's how someone acquires "google-fu"..........
Try the words, ramrod fittings
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Dont forget to pin it 
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https://www.muzzleloaderbuilderssupply.com/https://www.octobercountry.com/don't know how much experience you have putting tips on but here are a few tips.
measure the depth of the rod socket, or how deep the rod goes into the tip.
transfer that measurement to the rod.
you can use either a knife blade to cut a shallow groove or what i use is a tubing cutter set to cut just the depth of the wall thickness.
now you can scrape/whittle away the rod end to pocket with the tip flush with the rod.
measure the depth of the rod socket, or how deep the rod goes into the tip.
transfer that measurement to the rod.
you can use either a knife blade to cut a shallow groove or what i use is a tubing cutter set to cut just the depth of the wall thickness.
now you can scrape/whittle away the rod end to pocket with the tip flush with the rod.
If everyone else is sold out you can search the dreaded ebay. Several guys on there sell new Treso ramrod kits in different calibers. Yep, pin it...
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Also try Tennessee Valley manufacturing. Think he actually makes his own.
BTW, those need to be pinned. LOL
BTW, those need to be pinned. LOL
Oh, cute,, and funny.Dont forget to pin it
Someday you''ll learn what "pin it" means when ramrods are involved.
sorry guy's,
bassncrap
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Just speaking experience with a ramrod that wasnt pinned.Oh, cute,, and funny.
Someday you''ll learn what "pin it" means when ramrods are involved.
sorry guy's,
bat119
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9mm casings fit on 3/8 rod with a little sanding, they are easy to thread 10-32 the center is marked after the spent primer is punched out, use soft brass rod for a pin peened on both sides. Cheap like borscht
I've never worked with Delrin. I know all of the advice above applies to hickory, from which I have made a bunch of rods. I hope you'll let us know how it goes, fitting tips to Delrin.
Just a couple of things...
You can use a tubing cutter to make the cut for the shoulder on a wooden rod when you fit the tip, but holding the blade of a sharp utility knife or "box cutter" on the rod while you roll the rod on a flat surface works just as well.
In pinning the tip, I fit the tip or ferrule to the rod first, then drill a slightly undersized hole through the ferrule and the rod for the crosspin, then re-drill just the metal ferrule (both sides) to a size that allows a slip or light press fit for the pin. I put a little epoxy in the hole before tapping in the pin. I cut the pin off flush when the epoxy has cured, and just file it flush. I've never found a need to peen the ends of the pin.
I clean the inside of the ferrule or ramrod tip with acetone on a Q-tip before gluing it in place. This helps achieve an optimal bond.
The ferrule may be epoxied or secured to the rod with hot-melt ferrule cement, as is used for arrowheads and threaded inserts. Both give a very strong bond, when done properly. However, before gluing the ramrod tip or ferrule, I put a well-greased 3/8" machine screw of the appropriate thread size into the threaded hole in the tip or ferrule. Don't forget to grease the very end of the screw! The screw prevents the epoxy or cement from filling in or fouling the threaded hole, and the grease keeps the cement from sticking to the screw.
I don't know if you really save any money making your own rods, but I do believe you can make a better rod than you can buy. That's what matters.
Good luck with your project!
Notchy Bob
Just a couple of things...
You can use a tubing cutter to make the cut for the shoulder on a wooden rod when you fit the tip, but holding the blade of a sharp utility knife or "box cutter" on the rod while you roll the rod on a flat surface works just as well.
In pinning the tip, I fit the tip or ferrule to the rod first, then drill a slightly undersized hole through the ferrule and the rod for the crosspin, then re-drill just the metal ferrule (both sides) to a size that allows a slip or light press fit for the pin. I put a little epoxy in the hole before tapping in the pin. I cut the pin off flush when the epoxy has cured, and just file it flush. I've never found a need to peen the ends of the pin.
I clean the inside of the ferrule or ramrod tip with acetone on a Q-tip before gluing it in place. This helps achieve an optimal bond.
The ferrule may be epoxied or secured to the rod with hot-melt ferrule cement, as is used for arrowheads and threaded inserts. Both give a very strong bond, when done properly. However, before gluing the ramrod tip or ferrule, I put a well-greased 3/8" machine screw of the appropriate thread size into the threaded hole in the tip or ferrule. Don't forget to grease the very end of the screw! The screw prevents the epoxy or cement from filling in or fouling the threaded hole, and the grease keeps the cement from sticking to the screw.
I don't know if you really save any money making your own rods, but I do believe you can make a better rod than you can buy. That's what matters.
Good luck with your project!
Notchy Bob
I just ordered from Track of the Wolf, they made me a custom rod, exactly the way I wanted it, and even called me to confirm.
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