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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: Cajun72 on February 08, 2024, 10:56:10 PM

Title: Fowler Ramrod
Post by: Cajun72 on February 08, 2024, 10:56:10 PM

Who makes tapered Fowler ramrod's?
Have one that just broke today?

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Title: Re: Fowler Ramrod
Post by: Bigmon on February 09, 2024, 01:00:03 AM

I make my own.  Start with a 1/2" or bigger blank and start scraping.

Title: Re: Fowler Ramrod
Post by: Roger B on February 09, 2024, 05:54:56 PM

You could get a blank & use the poor man's lathe. Chuck the blank up in a hand drill &  sand it down to the size & taper that you need. Keep the broken one for comparison as you sand the new one down. A kid or indulgent wife are helpful in keeping the trigger down on the drill while you sand.
Roger B.

Title: Re: Fowler Ramrod
Post by: Pukka Bundook on February 09, 2024, 06:13:01 PM

I plane them tapered on the work bench.

Hold one end and plane away with a fine set block plane. Then sand.
Purple Heart is traditional and good.