Same idea..but using Titanium & Tungsten Carbide. (Pics)

[Dave Hoback]

LOL! You know what I meant Robin. But nice “get” on me, haha.

Sorry..let me expound. I meant EXTRA parts on the outside that don’t need to be there except for not wanting to complete a task. As shortening the bolt. But I’ll say, the one you showed is nice. Can’t even see the spacer! Did you do that?

[Robinhood]

LOL! You know what I meant Robin. But nice “get” on me, haha.

Sorry..let me expound. I meant EXTRA parts on the outside that don’t need to be there except for not wanting to complete a task. As shortening the bolt. But I’ll say, the one you showed is nice. Can’t even see the spacer! Did you do that?

What do you think?

[Dave Hoback]

Very nice machining. Oh wait.... is that the same one with the swept back bolt you made?

I agree with what you said... “Shnazzy”! Can’t see any separation between the bolt & washer. Way outta my league! I make functional parts with “ok” machining finish. But my machining is novice compared to that!

In in other words.. I like it. Great stuff my friend.

[Robinhood]

LOL Dave, You are more full of it than me.

It was just a different approach. Tried several versions including one like the PT&G and then a version with a rolling ball end set screw. Nothing like the exotic metals you use though. The 4140 is close to 30 RC and the balls are like 60 .

[jkv45]

LOL Dave, You are more full of it than me.

It was just a different approach. Tried several versions including one like the PT&G and then a version with a rolling ball end set screw. Nothing like the exotic metals you use though. The 4140 is close to 30 RC and the balls are like 60 .

Is it worth drilling and tapping the .357 case to use a set screws with a ball that turns like the one above?

[Robinhood]

Is it worth drilling and tapping the .357 case to use a set screws with a ball that turns like the one above?

Sorry JKV45, The BAS is drilled and tapped(this is a 6mm screw) in a collet, in the lathe. It could probably be done a couple of ways but it must be on center and concentric! The flat surface is machined out of round stock to fit in the sleeve like the case does . It is kind of reverse from the pistol case setup. The stack height is very low, something like 3/32 or less. If you machine the screw back it can even be a negative number. Be careful with shortening the whole system too much. You don't want the cocking pin in the sleeves entry slot.

[jkv45]

Sorry JKV45, The BAS is drilled and tapped(this is a 6mm screw) in a collet, in the lathe. It could probably be done a couple of ways but it must be on center and concentric! The flat surface is machined out of round stock to fit in the sleeve like the case does . It is kind of reverse from the pistol case setup. The stack height is very low, something like 3/32 or less. If you machine the screw back it can even be a negative number. Be careful with shortening the whole system too much. You don't want the cocking pin in the sleeves entry slot.

Thanks.

[Dave Hoback]

LOL Dave, You are more full of it than me.

Oh...well I apologize. I’m not purposefully trying to be full of anything. Sorry

[GrenGuy]

When I added My 38 spcl & ball, the added length was .079”. I took that amount off the back of the cocking sleeve. It works fine.

Did I do wrong ?

[Robinhood]

When I added My 38 spcl & ball, the added length was .079”. I took that amount off the back of the cocking sleeve. It works fine.

Did I do wrong ?

The only thing you could have done was weaken or distort the sleeve. If you didn't, I can't see why it would be wrong. .079 is thin. Must have used a 5/32 ball.