Danpd Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Haven't put up anything on here in a long long time, so thought i would :-) First up are some chambering pics of a recent 6.5 SAUM Build Krieger 8.5 Twist Blank set up in the Tru-Bore Alignment System Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Trying out the SSG dual bushing Range Rods..... no longer using these as the 2.75" Interaipd indicator is quicker and more repeatable. Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Cleaning up the face of the Blank. Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Tenon turned for Slip fit on recoil lug Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Establishing Thread Major Diameter Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr .040 Chamferon the end of the tenon. Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Check the Pitch Diameter, little bit left to go. Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Test Fit Action Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Cut the Counterbore and ID Chamfer. Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Chamber pre-bored .010 undersize and .100 short Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Checking chamber depth with in house manufactured gauging Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Final polish, and we are there. Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Shots 5-10 through the barrel Untitled by Custom Rifle, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Impressive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangbangman Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 What's the load data? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpd Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 What's the load data? That load was 59gr H1000 with a 140 Hybrid. Think the guy is running 61 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971silversurfer Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 lovely insight into how a gun is built...for us mere mortals!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stacka Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 When I win the lottery it's the first thing I'll do......buy a custom built rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon J Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 very nice. hope the new neighbour's Father Christmas land isn't being bothersome. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Very impressive, nice kit Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 When I win the lottery it's the first thing I'll do......buy a custom built rifle. Funny that. One of my friday night drinking friends has just won 3/4 of a million on the Euro lottery. He lives just round the corner. Paddy, the trubore system . I,m sure i've seen this on an American site. Does it adjust axially as well ? I,m guessing it must as the chuck jaws don't allow any axial moment so there won't be a rear spider ? Clocked up at entrance to bore and then further down inside with a long needled verdict ? Do you rate the Trubore and where did you get it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Funny that. One of my friday night drinking friends has just won 3/4 of a million on the Euro lottery. He lives just round the corner. Dave,do you think he'll buy an RP accent? ( I had a professor colleague who could speak eighteen european languages,and had nothing interesting to say in any of them) :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehole Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Just loved those pics,,,thank you for that ,,,drooling over all that machinery,,,,hats off to you smithys,,,just love the engineering!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyt Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 SSG make the true bore system it works really well for lathes with a long head stock , I have one on my Haas TL1 lathe , I have had the lathe since 2009' and love it . If you all look up SSG true bore on you tube it will bring up Nathan's work , a good fella with great ideas. Nice pics by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Funny that. One of my friday night drinking friends has just won 3/4 of a million on the Euro lottery. He lives just round the corner. Paddy, the trubore system . I,m sure i've seen this on an American site. Does it adjust axially as well ? I,m guessing it must as the chuck jaws don't allow any axial moment so there won't be a rear spider ? Clocked up at entrance to bore and then further down inside with a long needled verdict ? Do you rate the Trubore and where did you get it ? Just watched the vids on his website, he still uses a rear spider but only to contain any rotational whip. I've emailed him for some prices and as I'm in AZ in a couple of months time....... As for range rods, I hate the bloody things, but with a system like this they may finally have merit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyt Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Just watched the vids on his website, he still uses a rear spider but only to contain any rotational whip. I've emailed him for some prices and as I'm in AZ in a couple of months time....... As for range rods, I hate the bloody things, but with a system like this they may finally have merit They are about 2400 $ well worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 They are about 2400 $ well worth it $2106 inc 6 jaw and shipping to an address in AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 $1300 if you buy the Tru Bore backing plate as stand alone - I've already got a Set Tru 6 Jaw. This system makes a lot of sense - specially for those with lathes who have long headstocks - so great for working on shorter barrels and as the maker says in his video's, there is no stress induced into the machined part as happens if it were held in a fixture in the traditional manner. Ingenious idea, which i'll probably invest in when I get the second lathe in and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danpd Posted December 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 As soon as I saw the Tru-Bore it made perfect sense. Rigid workholding and the ability to align barrels axially and radially. You do still need a rear spider or spindle bush to control barrel whip at high RPMs and a workaround to allow bore flushing whilst chambering, but I think it is a fantastic piece of kit for any professional gunsmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 As soon as I saw the Tru-Bore it made perfect sense. Rigid workholding and the ability to align barrels axially and radially. You do still need a rear spider or spindle bush to control barrel whip at high RPMs and a workaround to allow bore flushing whilst chambering, but I think it is a fantastic piece of kit for any professional gunsmith. Thats me out then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Estimated weight is 65-70lbs.....my suitcase is going to be heavy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 I love this precision work and admire smiths . Id also love to see it being done , what caliber is it ? 6.5 sumink? - oops edit ! Saum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdoes Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 Hello, I just found this tipic, and am interested to buy this Tru-Bore Alignment System. Where did you bought it? As i am in the Netherlands the UK would be the closist thx Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 https://www.straightshotgunsmithing.com/mobilepage.php?pagenumber=25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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