Very nice!
I wanted a extended/tactical bolt handle for my build so I decided to try and make one. I figured if I screwed it up, I would just order a complete one. I ordered a 5/16-24 threaded knob from PT&G and got a 3" bolt of the same thread. I cut the old handle off at the shoulder, and welded the bolt on. I then used files and sand paper to smooth everything out. I tweeked it to the rear a little and slapped a coat of paint on it.
Very nice!
The one who dies with the most toys still dies--except in Christ.
Well, since you showed me yours, I'll show you mine.
This is a handle off an antique toilet I salvaged. I thought it would serve as a bolt handle. It's real comfortable & if you make a "flush" sound when chambering the next round it has an air of authenticity.
A rubber stopper in the end so it doesn't scratch anything, epoxy secured it nicely and it have some good weight to it since its solid brass w/ chrome plate.
Try not to laugh.... You might hurt my feelings.
Oh, wait.... I don't have any feelings.
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ROFL !!!!! If I see some furry dice hanging from your barrel FGW then I'll know you need help. . Top marks for ingenuity.
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Great work king. I have not knurled one yet but seeing yours tempts me.
Thanks for the complements. Everything else needs to show up so I can get it put together.
One I built from a 7/8" stainless bolt. Cut the factory bolt handle square and threaded it. Built another for my 6.5x284 I'm building but haven't taken pics of it.
Nice job all of you!
fgw, that bolt handle is awesome!! Who the heck would have ever thought of making something like that?!
kingzero, if I send you an old bolt handle, will you make me a cool one?
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This is a Good thread. Informative AND funny, whoosh! Sorry OP, the toilet handle kinda stole the show. I would ask for one, but all my toilets already have handles (sorry Mr Furious, I couldn't resist)
I'm afraid you guys are having way too much fun at my expense...
It's a good thing I don't have feelings.
I think it's from being married too many times.
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Where does one get large diameter stainless bolts?
How large?
204, 22 K-Hornet, 222, 223, 22-250, 22-250AI, 6BR, 243, 243AI, 6-06, 6-WSM, 250-3000AI, 270, 7-08, 7RM, 30BR, 308, 30-06, 375 H&H, 444 Marlin, 450BM, 458WM
Thanks king.... I bought my first bolt handle from Stockade it was nice but just not what I wanted for my bench gun. . So I did some looking and figured out a way to put an oversized bolt on without much trouble. Fortunately I work for a company that has used stainless bolts so I keep a stock on hand.
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