A proper worm

[greyhunter]

Does anyone know who sells a proper patch/tow worm that will fit my Renegade ramrod ? You know, the ones that look like opposing cork screws, made from good steel. I'm tired of the chinnsy wire types that always break off the head of the tool. Maybe our resident smiths that like to make curly things can start making em? Thankee kindly.

[pathfinder]

If it's not metric,Larry Callahan make the best I've ever used. I have both the stand alone one and the one that has the worm screw onto the ball puller,which by the way is the best working puller Ihave used. I know,I kinda sound like a broken record,but his stuff can't be beat!

I think the web site is bagmoulds.com,I'll check.

Just checked,that's it.

[Bigsmoke]

Another source of a heavy duty patch worm is MSM.  They use pretty heavy gauge wire for the two little fingers.  I imagine they are pretty tough to break.

[mario]

If you want a "tornado" shaped worm (not the screw-in type, it just slips over the wood ramrod and is held by friction), I think I may have a few from my old sutler days.

Never had one break of slip off. I use them for cleaning and pulling wadding.


Mario

[rickevans]

I use the ones that Mario mentioned. Too many of the cheap-o wire ones broke or didn't work as well. This kind just screws over the rr end and will take a twist of tow or wool scrap or patching for cleaning and will pull a load of shot/powder from my fusil with ease.

[greyhunter]

Found a good one on Smiling Fox, thanks for the tips!

[pathfinder]

What are you guy's doin' to break the wire one's? Never broke one...ever!

[greyhunter]

You ain't got my kinda luck Path! These are made by Traditions and are real small dia wires, that break on their own or when you try to bend them back to orig shape. Dunno,they are stainless wires, just flimsy. nyhoo, this is my 3rd and last one! Is your wire one made by Traditions?

[rickevans]

We're all tougher and stronger than you are evidently...

[Two Steps]

I feel yer pain there GH...been through a few of them my own self     They work fine a time or two...but don't put a strain on 'em or you'll pull half of it back out.  
I use a friction type wire thingy on my rammers that are all wood and some that look like a corkscrew on my other rods.

[Mike in Oz]

If you want a "tornado" shaped worm (not the screw-in type, it just slips over the wood ramrod and is held by friction), I think I may have a few from my old sutler days.

Never had one break of slip off. I use them for cleaning and pulling wadding.


Mario

G'day Mario,

Apologies for the thread necromancy, but your description of a friction locking worm is intriguing....

I don't suppose you have more details, pics or a link somewhere perchance? 

And thanks also to pathfinder for the super helpful link!

[Uncle Russ]

Old thread, I must've missed this somewhere along the way....still yet, I gotta agree with Cylon, "a friction locking worm is intriguing...."

I guess the only "worm" I have ever used was the screw type ball worm, and the two legged twisted wire worm for removing patches. Both required screwing into the ramrod.

I also have in a small collection of "worms", and one what must be a "home-made" worm with steel welded barbs,  likely for a ..69cal, or there about, never used it because it all looks to be welded to a full 3/8" thread about 1/2" long...a really stout looking worm that one could likely use as a Frog Gig in an emergency.
I have held on to that ugly beast hoping someone would come along and tell me what it really is. 

Uncle Russ...

[rollingb]

If you want a "tornado" shaped worm (not the screw-in type, it just slips over the wood ramrod and is held by friction), I think I may have a few from my old sutler days.

Never had one break of slip off. I use them for cleaning and pulling wadding.


Mario

G'day Mario,

Apologies for the thread necromancy, but your description of a friction locking worm is intriguing....

I don't suppose you have more details, pics or a link somewhere perchance? 

And thanks also to pathfinder for the super helpful link!

I'm not Mario but here's what he's talking about,.......
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/851/1/WORM-PR-L

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/851/1/WORM-PR-S

These "tow worms" are what I use also. 

[Mike in Oz]

 

Why in the hell didn't I think of something that damn simple.....

Thanks mate, you're a gent!

If you want a "tornado" shaped worm (not the screw-in type, it just slips over the wood ramrod and is held by friction), I think I may have a few from my old sutler days.

Never had one break of slip off. I use them for cleaning and pulling wadding.


Mario

G'day Mario,

Apologies for the thread necromancy, but your description of a friction locking worm is intriguing....

I don't suppose you have more details, pics or a link somewhere perchance? 

And thanks also to pathfinder for the super helpful link!

I'm not Mario but here's what he's talking about,.......
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/851/1/WORM-PR-L

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/851/1/WORM-PR-S

These "tow worms" are what I use also.