ramrod

[old ugly]

Well done, have a question though as I've done the same process, how do you keep the other end of the rod from flopping about while your addressing the chuck end?

the ramrod is 45" long, yes the opposite end out the back of the head stock flops like crazy IF you don't support it. Easy, i just put a loose bungi or cord over it (not tight, just enough to control it). with the ends held a bit the rod will wiggle around a bit inside the cord but will not flop.
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tom

 

[old ugly]

Good looking job.
Then, there are the majority of folks that do not own a lathe and a mill and the skill to use them. I bought my ram rod tips and I used a file to trim the wood end to the slip fit size of the tip. After drilling the hole, I use a finish nail to secure the tip to the rod.

you bet, i was lucky enough to get the 140 year old flat belt driven lathe and i make lots of stuff on it. not precision but close enough.
perfect, its all about mak'n suff work and doing it yourself.
ou

 

[JCKelly]

Well done, have a question though as I've done the same process, how do you keep the other end of the rod from flopping about while your addressing the chuck end?

I just filed it round, don't have machinery save band saw & drill press. Not a machinist, just made all by hand. Like these 1/3 scale working items.

 

[old ugly]

nice!

 

[Rifleman1776]

Good job.

 

[ohio ramrod]

Well done, have a question though as I've done the same process, how do you keep the other end of the rod from flopping about while your addressing the chuck end?

I simply place one hand gently around the ramrod sticking out of the lathe on longer rods,for shorter rods I just place a "bushing" on the rod to prevent any floping.

 

[ApprenticeBuilder]

I simply place one hand gently around the ramrod sticking out of the lathe

That's how I've done it, just curious if'n I was missing any light bulb moments.