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Offline wwpete52

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Steel ramrod fork
« on: March 25, 2010, 05:20:32 PM »
The reason I am posting this here is because I am not selling them yet.  
I had a feller email me and asked if I could make him a fork that would screw on his steel ramrod.  I thought that was a killer idea!  Here's what I came up with. He wants the short one but I'm keeping the long one.  He is going to drill and tap them. As soon as I get a tap and die set I will be making them.  That do you think?

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« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2010, 05:49:48 PM »
yup...I like!!
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« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2010, 05:51:42 AM »
Looking good. New type squirrel cooker?
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« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2010, 08:11:53 AM »
Looks like a good idea to me.
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« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2010, 09:16:01 AM »
might i also sugest you make one that has a  cork screw type attachment . that way a person could ue a simple stick  as a handle
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« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2010, 12:00:37 PM »
Quote from: "Captchee"
might i also sugest you make one that has a  cork screw type attachment . that way a person could ue a simple stick  as a handle

That is a great idea also! Thanks!  It really helps me a lot when folks give me ideas.  Got any others?
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« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2010, 08:56:29 PM »
Cap's right. I've got way more green sticks than I do steel ramrods!
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« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2010, 07:44:39 AM »
Neat idea, however I don't think I'll be holding my wood ramrod over a fire too soon.  :shock:  I think Captchee has a god idea for ya. Keep on tinkering!
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« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2010, 11:31:56 AM »
"I don't think I'll be holding my wood ramrod over a fire too soon."

Now you've got to remember the fork is for a rifle or musket that has a STEEL ramrod (not wood).
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« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2010, 11:43:57 AM »
ya i dont think it would be a good idea for a wood RR . frankly IMO not the best for  steel one eather . good way to end up bending  the rod . but to each their own .

 myself if i was to buy one , i would want it so i could just use a branch  and twist it on  ;)

 no chance ow warping my steel rod or burning up anything that  dint really mater
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« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2010, 03:05:22 PM »
Hey Pete, while your'e creating away, how bout making worms for a .50 cal  ramrod (TC or CVA).  Then I wouldn't be losing me patches down in the bore.  Some wadding would clean the breech plug face better too.  ;)  Work good on my smoothie also!
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« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2010, 02:26:09 AM »
I've thought about making worms but there are so many on the market now at such low prices.  I don't know if I could compete with those low prices.
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« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2010, 09:19:18 PM »
You are truly talented with this stuff, everytime I turn around you have made something else. Keep up the good work!
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« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2010, 11:07:10 PM »
Quote from: "Choupic"
You are truly talented with this stuff, everytime I turn around you have made something else. Keep up the good work!

I can't tell you how much I appreciate the encouraging words. Thanks!!!
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