Author Topic: .38/.357 prototype (Read 72434 times)

Sparky_NY · « **Reply #520 on:** February 02, 2019, 06:32:33 PM »

I cut the radius slot again, to 1/2â€ deep

an added the alignment hole. I getting it set up

on the yoke to make it easier to piddle with.

I hear ya there, gun gets pretty heavy and hard to work on unless mounted. I did it the classy way, piece of 2x6 and some ply scraps, few drywall screws, instant temporary stand.

Going to be interesting for you to weigh your gun soon, those big honkin brass pieces really add up. I\'ll bet you are far north of 60lbs already.

Cutter · « **Reply #521 on:** February 03, 2019, 02:51:12 PM »

I hear ya there, gun gets pretty heavy and hard to work on unless mounted. I did it the classy way, piece of 2x6 and some ply scraps, few drywall screws, instant temporary stand.

Going to be interesting for you to weigh your gun soon, those big honkin brass pieces really add up. I\'ll bet you are far north of 60lbs already.

I weighed at 63 # this morning .

Cutter · « **Reply #522 on:** February 04, 2019, 07:02:57 PM »

I going to work on the Yoke Caps and hinges next.

Making them from the leftover material

from the Yoke.

Cutter · « **Reply #523 on:** February 06, 2019, 05:26:10 PM »

The Caps are almost complete, just hinge holes remaining.

So, hinges are next up, next week

maccrazy2 · « **Reply #524 on:** February 06, 2019, 11:14:22 PM »

Looking great!

Sparky_NY · « **Reply #525 on:** February 14, 2019, 07:57:46 PM »

Back on the 357 project after a detour working on the new bandsaw. Finally made up a crank handle, used some of that free 304 stainless, all the bitches about 304 are true. I cut a taper for the handle on the new bandsaw. Also got the detent for the cocking switch and a knob for it made up. Had to fire one more empty brass w/live primer, worked great.

Next I guess is to make up 5 more firing pin assemblies. I held off until I got one tested.

HEY BRUSKI..... you have been very quiet..... what are you up to?

bruski · « **Reply #526 on:** February 16, 2019, 11:14:51 PM »

I have been busy with a few other projects and my business suddenly picked up also. Don\'t forget my mother-in-law is still here visiting. It seems like I have been sharpening pruning shears and chainsaw blades about every other day now.

bruski

Cutter · « **Reply #527 on:** February 21, 2019, 01:40:49 PM »

I put slots and holes in the yoke yesterday

Havenâ€™t decided on a hinge yet.

Sparky_NY · « **Reply #528 on:** February 21, 2019, 07:22:03 PM »

Finished up my firing pins today. The gun is now firing on all 6 cylinders. I tested the primer hits with empty cases with live primers.

No reason at this point that I couldn\'t fire live ammo. Only thing is I don\'t have a magazine or a top cover to hold it. I am getting nervous and jerky, thinking of 3d printing a proto top cover and cutting a small test mag from aluminum. I really want the bruce feed mag for the gun, it seems like the best all around choice for the most rounds held.

Eventually, I will need to make the yoke and a tripod of course. Also a elevation wheel and screw. I consider those things finishing touches, the gun functioning before then.

Cutter · « **Reply #529 on:** February 26, 2019, 09:08:39 PM »

Made some very simple lift-off hinges for the beast

Cutter · « **Reply #530 on:** February 28, 2019, 07:04:16 PM »

Temporarily mounted on a cutting board.

Thanks to Volt for the board

4171 · « **Reply #531 on:** March 01, 2019, 06:59:45 AM »

Very nice as always! How do you keep your shop so clean?!

Mike

Cutter · « **Reply #532 on:** March 01, 2019, 10:36:24 AM »

Very nice as always! How do you keep your shop so clean?!

Mike

Photography technique developed from years of

seeing government released images.

Thanks Mike

Cutter · « **Reply #533 on:** March 04, 2019, 03:35:55 PM »

Some grips for the yoke cap pins.

Iâ€™ll use quick release pins, ball on the diameter.

Cutter · « **Reply #534 on:** March 06, 2019, 01:51:10 PM »

Just a little \" Every Day \"

4171 · « **Reply #535 on:** March 06, 2019, 05:49:26 PM »

I was wondering what you were going to use those for.

Stirlingking · « **Reply #536 on:** March 06, 2019, 08:58:52 PM »

Photography technique developed from years of

seeing government released images.

Thanks Mike

Do you think I could get some help with a cloaking device to hide the clutter in my shop?

How\'s that for a snappy comeback?

Stirlingking.

bruski · « **Reply #537 on:** March 07, 2019, 10:37:21 AM »

Empty work bench space is a very rare commodity around here. Thinking about making a second level too put stuff on or better yet, my mother-in-law is like a cleaning machine. Maybe we could bond a little more at the same time. ::

bruski

Cutter · « **Reply #538 on:** March 08, 2019, 07:21:43 PM »

Finished the Main Shaft today.

.750 diameter X 30.375 long

Sparky_NY · « **Reply #539 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:14:47 AM »

Made some more progress, not setting any records. I got a top cover made along with its hinge and a \"hood\" area open on the ejection side. Need a cutout and \"block\" for holding the magazine, scratching my head on that part. Thinking of a simple test stick magazine that holds maybe 15 rounds or so BUT the final goal is a bruce feed magazine so the mag housing on the top cover should work with either. Need to make a hold down latch for the top cover too, plan on using the D&E design there.

Hey Bruski, have you got any dimensional data for your mag pocket on the top cover? I\'d like to copy your bruce feed design if you care to share any info there. I went and reviewed all your forum posts and pics on the bruce feed this morning, your progress looks fantastic.

Thanks !

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