My new Savage bolt knob jig
I'm so happy this worked out I have to show the world ;D. I just got to thinking about making a jig for Savage bolt handles and it seems to have worked out pretty well. I took a piece of 1" round, cut an angled shelf, drilled&tapped a 1/2-13 hole, welded on a couple 1/4-20 nuts for set screws and it works. Sorry the pictures suck ..... I probably ought to put more effort into learning how the camera works.
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Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig
:D
Outstanding! I have a mini-lathe, and do what I can with it, but I wish I had a milling machine and welder (and requisite skills to use them well!)
Nice job! I for one am impressed!
What's your next project? Please keep the rest of us advised.
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Very, very well done. Always have a mchinist or tool and die maker as a best friend, LOL
El Lobo
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Damn..... >:(...I hate people with talent! (And "hate" is such a strong word!!)
Nice stuff!!!
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Originally Posted by thomae
:D
but I wish I had a milling machine and welder (and requisite skills to use them well!)
Buy a 110 volt wire feed welder. Watch for the Sears/Craftsman brand to come on sale. I use mine for quick jobs that I don't want to fire up the MillerMatic for.
Flux wire works well without gas.
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I have a wire feed, and am competent in stick and tig (including sanitary purge welding). There are a few houses around me for sale, preferably someone that likes shooting and owns a lathe......
I also have access to a private range......
Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig
Hello,
Nice jig. What angle did you cut the flat on it? Or does it matter, depending on what angle you want the bolt to swing in relation to the rifle bolt?
Thanks, Larry
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That's way easier than having to index one in a 4 jaw.
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Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig
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Originally Posted by Varminteer
Hello,
Nice jig. What angle did you cut the flat on it? Or does it matter, depending on what angle you want the bolt to swing in relation to the rifle bolt?
Thanks, Larry
The flat is about 10 degrees, but I've found I need to add a set screw to adjust the angle. Turns out all Savage bolt handles are not consistent.
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few more pics
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Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig
Those are some nice looking handles. Way to think outside the box with that jig.
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So you are cutting threads on the bolt handle and screwing a piece of aluminum on and turning it down?
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Originally Posted by dwm
So you are cutting threads on the bolt handle and screwing a piece of aluminum on and turning it down?
Yes
Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig
Now that you perfected the jig, you could make some side money making, or modifying, bolt handles for forum members.
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Originally Posted by GaCop
Now that you perfected the jig, you could make some side money making, or modifying, bolt handles for forum members.
Forum policy prohibits that http://savageshooters.com/SavageForu...c,40264.0.html