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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: George F. on September 25, 2008, 11:19:55 PM
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Has anybody had trouble pining the front thimble where there wasn't enough wood , or see that it would be too much of a challenge. It is really tight. I don't think I'd have any brass left over the hole. This was a kit and after I inletted the thimble, in looks like the only way to attach it is to use acra-glas. ...Geo.
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George,
Just an option, You can leave the tabs long, let them stick up into the barrel channel. Inlet a little place for them to lay flat and bend them over.
Ken
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It's a great solution, Ken. I've seen originals with tabs in the barrel channel like this. He probably doesn't have any tabs left but could make another to fit.
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It's a great solution, Ken. I've seen originals with tabs in the barrel channel like this. He probably doesn't have any tabs left but could make another to fit.
With a little filing and soldering he could have all of the tab necessary to secure the thimble.
Reduce the thickness on each side of the tab, then solder a thin piece of brass or steel on either side and inlet. No big deal, and faster and easier than making a new thimble.
As an afterthought, you might fold a slightly oversize piece of sheet metal double and solder both sides of the tab at once. Cut or grind sheet metal at the bend, and you have a new thimble with a long tab ready to install.
You might insert a pin in the newly soldered tab and peen it for extra insurance, if you don't trust your soldering technique.
Just kinda thinkn'...typn' out loud, so to speak....type.
J.D.