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wisconsinteacher
10-02-2013, 07:25 AM
The only place I can find pillars for the model 11 is at Stocky's for 14.00. Are there any other places to buy them?

Also, can they be made and if so, what do I need and how do I go about doing it.

Thanks.
keeki
10-02-2013, 07:29 AM
Lamp rod from most hardware stores
mudpig
10-02-2013, 08:25 AM
Brownells
dukers
10-02-2013, 11:31 AM
+1 for lamp rod. Cheap and you can cut to your exact length needed.
wisconsinteacher
10-02-2013, 08:13 PM
Please help me on the lamp rod? What diameter should I get and I am guessing I will need to cut the notch out for the trigger assembly correct?
keeki
10-02-2013, 09:30 PM
I use 1/8" ip (3/8"od) and yes you will have to notch it with a dremmel or the like
scythefwd
10-03-2013, 11:31 AM
I had some AL ones turned from 1/2" with .1/3 hole in the middle.. counter sunk on the front.. knurled. I have to cut em down for length and trim out the sear clearance on the rear still.. These guys are much less expensive.
FW Conch
10-03-2013, 11:59 AM
Less expensive than lamp rod? Wow! I "must" meet your machinist ! :-)
scythefwd
10-03-2013, 12:55 PM
No, the lamp rod was cheaper. Mine was 27 for 2 sets.
keeki
10-03-2013, 01:11 PM
I think the lamp rod was like $5 for 3'
wisconsinteacher
10-03-2013, 05:54 PM
I will look for a lamp rod this weekend.
keeki
10-03-2013, 09:18 PM
You can buy it in 3 foot sticks at lowes
wisconsinteacher
10-04-2013, 06:20 PM
I just went to Menards and got a few pieces of lamp rod for $2. Time to bust out the hack saw and files.
chukarmandoo
10-04-2013, 07:15 PM
Has anyone ever (besides me) just notched the trigger piece instead of the pillar?
BillPa
10-05-2013, 10:16 AM
Has anyone ever (besides me) just notched the trigger piece instead of the pillar?

You mean the sear.

Yes, but its ill advised. The sears are hard. Notching them may-can-will cause them to crack so tread lightly.

Bill
dukers
10-05-2013, 11:08 AM
There are a number of threads on pillar bedding. Here is one example.
http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?24154-Bedding-Savage-11
jonbearman
10-05-2013, 02:28 PM
I prefer to make them out of barrel steel(old barrels) or aluminum on my lathe.Some of the commercial ones are ok but I would check with stockade stocks for a decent set of pillars.He doesnt list them but I am sure he has them. 1-308-432-5114 and ask for kevin.He ships the same or next day.