gimlet

[Dr. Tim-Boone]

Got early Christmas present. A set that includes a 1/16" gimlet.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gimlet_-_tool.jpg

I'll try anything to get those pin holes straight!!

[Don Getz]

Come on Tim, I thought a "gimlet" was an old golf club??...............Dpm

[smylee grouch]

Don, I think your thinking of Mashie> 

[deano]

A drink made with Gin?

[Bob Roller]

We had a local politician we called "Gimlet Goober" because he
hailed from an area known as "Gimlet Holler"just across the CSX (former C&O)
railroad main line.

Bob Roller

[Hungry Horse]

Dr. Boone;

  I thought you had bought a fine piece of early artillery history, not some wood workers tool. You got me all excited for nothin', and on my birthday to boot. Have a Merry Christmas.

                      Hungry Horse

[David Rase]

Tim,
You will never go back to drilling pilot holes once you use a gimlet.  I have been a satisfied gimlet customer for years.  They make aligning the pilot hole so much easier for a one man shop.
David

[PPatch]

If Santa's off the sauce and thinking straight that is what he will bring me for Christmas... Looks so right for the job.

dp

[Eric Smith]

Mark Silver advocated the use of gimlets in his DVD on gunstocking.

[draken]

I bought a set of those from Garret Wade, and beilieve me, they really come in handy.   

[SuperCracker]

Mark Silver advocated the use of gimlets in his DVD on gunstocking.

And I've been on the look out for one unsuccessfully ever since.

Dr Boone, where did they get yours?

[Eric Smith]

Try traditioal woodworker.com.

[David Rase]

Mark Silver advocated the use of gimlets in his DVD on gunstocking.

And I've been on the look out for one unsuccessfully ever since.

Dr Boone, where did they get yours?

I would buy the 7 piece set from Garrett Wade. 
http://www.garrettwade.com/product.asp?pn=37J03.04
David

[Long John]

Dave,

I have used gimlets for years for screw holes but I never thought they would be of use for barrel pins and such.  Of course, the gimlet I have is of much too large a bore for barrel pins.  Do you have any tips on how you use them for barrel pins?  That is an aspect of a gun build I always screw-up, no pun intended.

JMC

[SuperCracker]

Mark Silver advocated the use of gimlets in his DVD on gunstocking.

And I've been on the look out for one unsuccessfully ever since.

Dr Boone, where did they get yours?

I would buy the 7 piece set from Garrett Wade. 
http://www.garrettwade.com/product.asp?pn=37J03.04
David

Awesome. I had not seen that site before.

Thanks

[David Rase]

Dave,

I have used gimlets for years for screw holes but I never thought they would be of use for barrel pins and such.  Of course, the gimlet I have is of much too large a bore for barrel pins.  Do you have any tips on how you use them for barrel pins?  That is an aspect of a gun build I always screw-up, no pun intended.
JMC

John,
I think I must of confused you.  I do not use gimlets for drilling barrel pin holes.  I only use the gimlets to drill pilot holes for wood screws.  For drilling barrel pins I use an alignment fixture.

David

[WadePatton]

thanks.  discovered and ordered!

[Kermit]

You'll discover it to be some of the best tool money you've spent. They are very handy. A lot of old technology still shines--you know, like flintlocks.

[tuffy]

Come on Tim, I thought a "gimlet" was an old golf club??...............Dpm

Don and Smylee, here's a list of what the old clubs were named. They were actually made of wrought iron by a blacksmith.
 
The Irons

Cleek· Driving Iron
Mid Mashie· 3-Iron
Mashie Iron· 4-Iron
Mashie· 5-Iron
Spade Mashie· 6-Iron
Mashie Niblick· 7-Iron
Pitching Niblick· 8-Iron
Niblick· 9-Iron
Jigger· Wedge / Chipper (approach club)

The Woods

Brassie· 2-Wood
Spoon· Higher-Lofted Woods
Baffing Spoon· Approach Wood

Specialty Clubs

Rake
Rutting Iron
Tracking Iron




        CW

[David Rase]

I received email today from Garrett Wade and their 7 piece gimlet set is on sale.  They also have a couple other interesting items on their inventory reduction sale.
http://www.garrettwade.com/inventory-reduction/c/13562/start/50/filter//
David

[WadePatton]

Yes, I just got mine last week and am happy to have them at "full" price-I got some other stuff too.

BUT as i perused around for something else that i might need (tool hoarding) i found a surprising amount of "horrible freight" type items at GW, some with reviews that reflect the normal issues (you get what you pay for) with sub-standard products.  Be Aware, or as Caesar might say Caveat Emptor.

Them Gimlets though--appear to be worth the money, i've not worked 'em too hard yet.

[Dr. Tim-Boone]

I did get them from Garrett Wade.  Sorry I was so slow responding.   I the 1/16" looks like it might just work for pin holes...??   But I got them for starting Buttplate and patch box screws etc,

[Pete G.]

Come on Tim, I thought a "gimlet" was an old golf club??...............Dpm

Don and Smylee, here's a list of what the old clubs were named. They were actually made of wrought iron by a blacksmith.
 
The Irons

Cleek· Driving Iron
Mid Mashie· 3-Iron
Mashie Iron· 4-Iron
Mashie· 5-Iron
Spade Mashie· 6-Iron
Mashie Niblick· 7-Iron
Pitching Niblick· 8-Iron
Niblick· 9-Iron
Jigger· Wedge / Chipper (approach club)

The Woods

Brassie· 2-Wood
Spoon· Higher-Lofted Woods
Baffing Spoon· Approach Wood

Specialty Clubs

Rake
Rutting Iron
Tracking Iron




        CW

.......and do not forget the famous "Foot Wedge" for close approach shots when no one is looking.