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For some reason I can't get the picture horizontal
There is room to grind out the forward edge and bottom of the pan. That should do it.
longcruise
70 Cal.
Jusr go with it??
From looking at the picture, It's not perfect but I don't think you have a problem. I've drilled a bunch of touch holes and I still get nervous when I do one. I always use a brand new drill bits and I step drill it starting with a 1/8 bit, a lot less likely to walk on you..
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That is the hole for the touch hole liner I assume? Hopefully not a touch hole itself?
Sidney Smith
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Id go with this recommendation.
I don't step drill mine. I use the diameter bit required and run the drill press on a fairly slow rpm. Barrel is clamped in a drill vice to prevent any movement. Take only take short bites and oil frequently to get things going. Once the bit is down some then light pressure and more oiling. Many presses have placards to use certain speed for certain thicknesses of metal or drill bit sizes. Soft steel like a barrel can be drilled slowly. Just make a good center punch and use cutting oil frequently.
Bob McBride
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Straight barrel can be backed up a bit or open the pan.
Alexander Efremenko
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Easy thing is let it go. Open the pan up a tad.
As long as your not too far from the breechplug. It should be fine
As long as your not too far from the breechplug. It should be fine
Thanks for all the input folks, and yes this is a pilot hole for a liner. I may just open the pan a tad in the front. The height should be fine, we will see soon enough
Is it to late to set the barrel back?
You could thread it, red Locktight a screw in it, grind the head off and re-drill. Start with a center drill of appropriate size. You could also, leave it, try it, you might like it.
Thunder14
32 Cal.
Why not file the pan down a little to Aline It with flash hole.Im an expert in screwing up that little mishap would be a win for me.
file the pan down where it meets the vent. and all will be right with the world. it is not life threatening and you are not the first one do do it! just move on and don't tell every one about it and no one will never know about it. it will be your little secret. LOL.
The barrel is already under lugged, so moving it back would be a real pain. I will let my gun expert take a look. He has a full machine shop, and can probably mill the hole perfect for the liner. I will let you folks know how this turns out. This is my first build, and I must say it's pretty exciting to work on it. This gun came with the lock plate already inletted, but that lock went missing. So I went to L&R lock to see what they had.
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Next time consider using a heavier punch and a centre drill.
Don't use a vice to hold the barrel when centre drilling. the barrel may wobble a bit but as long as the centre is in your punch mark it will drill true.
Then drill through with say a 1/8" pilot. Then you tapping drill.
Takes longer but minimises the chance of error and gives 2 chances to correct.
Don't use a vice to hold the barrel when centre drilling. the barrel may wobble a bit but as long as the centre is in your punch mark it will drill true.
Then drill through with say a 1/8" pilot. Then you tapping drill.
Takes longer but minimises the chance of error and gives 2 chances to correct.
A center drill is the key because they won't walk on you like a drill will.
BTW. WARNING! WILL ROBINSON!! Never buy a blank with the lock inlet.
