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    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.
    [img width=600 height=400]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h270/mscott_photos/newboltjig004.jpg[/img]
    [img width=600 height=400]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h270/mscott_photos/newboltjig003.jpg[/img]
    [img width=600 height=400]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h270/mscott_photos/newboltjig002.jpg[/img]
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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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    Quote 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......

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    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.

    [img width=600 height=450]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/samdweezel05/Guns/DSCF0084.jpg[/img]

    [img width=600 height=450]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/samdweezel05/Guns/DSCF0087.jpg[/img]

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    Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig

    Quote 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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    Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig

    few more pics
    [img width=600 height=400]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h270/mscott_photos/boltknobsandCWstock004.jpg[/img]
    [img width=600 height=400]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h270/mscott_photos/boltknobsandCWstock005.jpg[/img]
    [img width=600 height=400]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h270/mscott_photos/boltknobsandCWstock007.jpg[/img]
    [img width=600 height=400]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h270/mscott_photos/boltknobsandCWstock003.jpg[/img]
    [img width=600 height=400]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h270/mscott_photos/boltknobsandCWstock002.jpg[/img]

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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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    Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig

    So you are cutting threads on the bolt handle and screwing a piece of aluminum on and turning it down?


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    Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig

    Quote 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

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    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.
    Vietnam Vet, Jun 66 - Dec 67

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    Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig

    Quote 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

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    Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig

    Dosen't have to be done through the forum. If he decides to do it, all potential customers need is his e-mail address. Keeps the forum out of it.
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    Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig

    Quote Originally Posted by GaCop
    Now that you perfected the jig, you could make some side money making, or modifying, bolt handles for forum members.
    If you decide to travel down this road do a little checking on the laws. As my understanding you cannot work on or modify firearm parts without licensing. That's why when I made my bolt handle kits I was selling here at one time that they were not firearm specific and required some consumer installation, since you can work on your own firearms without license.

    Quote Originally Posted by mscott71
    Very true.

    Quote Originally Posted by GaCop
    Dosen't have to be done through the forum. If he decides to do it, all potential customers need is his e-mail address. Keeps the forum out of it.
    It does but it can be quite difficult to get the word out without a medium such as this. Just my bit of experience.
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    Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig

    Most of these forums have similar rules, so it's not like this is a big surprise. This forum is a business and other businesses like NSS, Sin Arms, etc. pay to be vendors here. There is also the whole libility issue in our "land of lawsuits" not to mention the legal issue of earning income from it. I have no problem taking care of the local guys or other emails, but the forums have rules and we all agree to them when we log in. I posted my project to share it and show how simple it can be. Hopefully it motivates others to do the same and share their ideas. Thanks for the compliments. I'm pretty happy this project worked as well as it did.

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    Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig

    It did turn out good it looks like and those handles are nice. I hope it wasn't taken that I was attempting to be a "kill joy" or speak badly in anyway with my above comment, I just wanted to share my experience since I have dealt with this before here as a little side venture. I figured it might save you a couple of headaches.

    Great work.

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    Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig

    No ill feelings at all, boots. I also posted the same pics on the Sniper's Hide forum and the thread got deleted. Forums are fun, but they are also businesses for some. I really don't have the free time to start any side business anyway.

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    Nice looking work Scott ! Now if you could just design tooling to convert Savage/ Stevens bolts to incorporate Sako/ M-16 type extractors. Hmmmmmm Bet you wouldn't have any trouble selling the tooling

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    i bet that jig would sell well. i agree with everyone else, great idea, nice execution

    and that thread on the hide was deleted because someone linked a .gov photo in their signature and it was causing a pop up login screen when people got to the thread

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    Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig

    I might just build an extra jig or 2 to see if there is any interest. I don't think selling a couple of those would break any forum rules.

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    what would you charge for the jig ;D

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    Re: My new Savage bolt knob jig

    I listed a jig in the classifieds to see if anyone really wants one.

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