My home made bolt handle.

**kingzero** · 04-16-2013, 11:39 PM

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.

**SFLEFTY** · 04-16-2013, 11:43 PM

Very nice!

**bootsmcguire** · 04-16-2013, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by SFLEFTY

Very nice!

+1, looks good.

**fgw_in_fla** · 04-17-2013, 03:01 AM

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.

palerider338 · 04-17-2013, 06:14 AM

ROFL !!!!! If I see some furry dice hanging from your barrel FGW then I'll know you need help.

. Top marks for ingenuity.

**fgw_in_fla** · 04-17-2013, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by palerider338

ROFL !!!!! If I see some furry dice hanging from your barrel FGW then I'll know you need help.

. Top marks for ingenuity.

Fuzzy Dice???
I like it!!!!
I'll need to look into a color coordinated pair to match the motif.

Ingenuity huh..... Its more like a little too much time on my hands that day. I have to say, it does get some interesting looks at the range.

stangfish · 04-17-2013, 05:50 PM

Great work king. I have not knurled one yet but seeing yours tempts me.

**kingzero** · 04-17-2013, 05:53 PM

Thanks for the complements. Everything else needs to show up so I can get it put together.

**junkout** · 04-17-2013, 06:16 PM

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.

EAW · 04-18-2013, 04:57 PM

Nice job all of you!

iusmc2002 · 04-18-2013, 08:57 PM

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?

thomae · 04-18-2013, 09:12 PM

Mr. Furious said it best:

Originally Posted by MrFurious

I wondered how long it would take for someone to hint that they want him to make them one to. Might want to familiarize yourself with the rules regarding classifieds and solicitation before you get yourself in trouble.

Never fails, as soon as someone posts up a description or a photo of something they've made for themselves with no desire or interest in mass producing it, someone will come along and want that person to make them one as well. Then that request will be followed up by more and more requests from others if we (the mods) don't nip it in the bud at the onset.

Now:

**J.Baker** · 04-18-2013, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by fgw_in_fla

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.

Frank didn't mention it, but he's also working on some custom flip-up lens covers for his scope that will tie in with his bolt handle.

(sorry Frank - had to do it!)

**fgw_in_fla** · 04-20-2013, 02:00 AM

Originally Posted by MrFurious

Frank didn't mention it, but he's also working on some custom flip-up lens covers for his scope that will tie in with his bolt handle.

(sorry Frank - had to do it!)

Now THAT was pretty funny.....

**handirifle** · 04-20-2013, 02:20 AM

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)

**fgw_in_fla** · 04-20-2013, 05:31 AM

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.

**kingzero** · 04-20-2013, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by junkout

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.

Junkout, I really like yours.

Originally Posted by iusmc2002

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?

Sorry man, I only tinker for myself. Don't like working on other peoples firearms.

thomae · 04-20-2013, 09:56 PM

Where does one get large diameter stainless bolts?

stangfish · 04-20-2013, 10:12 PM

How large?

**bootsmcguire** · 04-20-2013, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by thomae

Where does one get large diameter stainless bolts?

Fastenal would definately have it, most of the farm type stores around here have a decent selection of SS bolts, I would imagine they could be ordered from MSC Industrial Supply on-line.

**junkout** · 04-22-2013, 11:33 PM

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.