Been gunsmithing for many years but I've never installed an unfinished barrel. My lathe is not quite big enough for such work. Been wanting to try it though and your video helped inspire me. Thanks!
The barrel is usually protected from the jaws by a piece of brass or soft iron rod. This protects the barrel while allowing it to pivot in the jaws while aligning it. There are much more elegant ways to do this but the brass or iron works fine. WH
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Thank you. I'm working at it! WH
Been gunsmithing for many years but I've never installed an unfinished barrel. My lathe is not quite big enough for such work. Been wanting to try it though and your video helped inspire me. Thanks!
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Nice work - I found it interesting. Did you use anything on the jaws to protect the barrel from being marked by the jaws of the chuck?
The barrel is usually protected from the jaws by a piece of brass or soft iron rod. This protects the barrel while allowing it to pivot in the jaws while aligning it. There are much more elegant ways to do this but the brass or iron works fine. WH
Your part time camera operator is much better looking than you, ha ha. Remember Math is YOUR friend.
Being better looking than I am, is a pretty low bar!