I just made a custom bolt knob, but I did not drill with a larger bit to make a relief. I was planning on using a Dremel to blend the shoulder together with the knob, but I like what you did better. What size did bit did you use for the relief?
There's a few options. Some will be more viable than others based solely on you, finances, location, time, etc...If you have a family member or friend that's a machinist you could ask to shadow them. A vocational/night school maybe. Apprentice a shop if you can find one. You can always jump straight into it if you have the money to purchase some form of lathe and mill. I do not recommend a mini lathe btw. You can even find pretty descent lathes on marketplace.
Nice work. I am inspired to do the same.
Great job brother!!
Excellent work!
Turned out bad ass dude!
Nice work! How long was the shank after you turned it down?
Thats god damn badass!! If you got better camera and editing, you would had over million views on this 👍 keep it up brother!
I just made a custom bolt knob, but I did not drill with a larger bit to make a relief. I was planning on using a Dremel to blend the shoulder together with the knob, but I like what you did better. What size did bit did you use for the relief?
I cant remember off the top of my head but it was just bigger than the threads of the bolt handle, just enough to hide the shoulder.
use a mike boom with a counter balance to attatch your camera too and it can shoot over head at many angles and be out of your way to work.
I finally made an attachment to my Noga indicator holder that works extremely well.
Where are you located? I am looking to have my how’s 1500 bolt done the same.
Southwest Ohio
@@thebeardedgunsmith9177 can I get an email to get with you and get your availability to do my Howa bolt knob?
Fantastic
How hard is it to get started machining? I’ve always wanted to start but being my age that isn’t really possible without the proper equipment.
There's a few options. Some will be more viable than others based solely on you, finances, location, time, etc...If you have a family member or friend that's a machinist you could ask to shadow them. A vocational/night school maybe. Apprentice a shop if you can find one. You can always jump straight into it if you have the money to purchase some form of lathe and mill. I do not recommend a mini lathe btw. You can even find pretty descent lathes on marketplace.