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Offline Dr. Tim-Boone

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gimlet
« on: December 23, 2012, 02:42:42 AM »
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!!
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Offline Don Getz

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Re: gimlet
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2012, 05:52:14 AM »
Come on Tim, I thought a "gimlet" was an old golf club?????...............Dpm

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Re: gimlet
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2012, 06:03:29 AM »
Don, I think your thinking of Mashie>  ;D

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Re: gimlet
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2012, 06:21:05 AM »
A drink made with Gin?

Offline Bob Roller

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Re: gimlet
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2012, 06:27:35 AM »
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.

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Re: gimlet
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2012, 05:27:53 PM »
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.

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Re: gimlet
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2012, 07:05:45 PM »
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.
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Re: gimlet
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2012, 08:16:11 PM »
If Santa's off the sauce and thinking straight that is what he will bring me for Christmas... Looks so right for the job.

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Re: gimlet
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2012, 10:27:50 PM »
Mark Silver advocated the use of gimlets in his DVD on gunstocking.
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Re: gimlet
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2012, 11:21:23 AM »
I bought a set of those from Garret Wade, and beilieve me, they really come in handy.   ;)
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Re: gimlet
« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2012, 05:17:28 PM »
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?

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Re: gimlet
« Reply #11 on: December 24, 2012, 06:14:40 PM »
Try traditioal woodworker.com.
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Re: gimlet
« Reply #12 on: December 24, 2012, 06:25:22 PM »
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
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Re: gimlet
« Reply #13 on: December 24, 2012, 07:05:59 PM »
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

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Re: gimlet
« Reply #14 on: December 24, 2012, 08:13:35 PM »
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

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Re: gimlet
« Reply #15 on: December 26, 2012, 06:36:53 PM »
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

« Last Edit: December 27, 2012, 05:27:42 PM by David Rase »

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Re: gimlet
« Reply #16 on: December 26, 2012, 11:42:17 PM »
thanks.  discovered and ordered!
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Re: gimlet
« Reply #17 on: December 27, 2012, 06:32:56 AM »
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.
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Re: gimlet
« Reply #18 on: December 27, 2012, 08:38:55 AM »
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

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Re: gimlet
« Reply #19 on: January 03, 2013, 07:29:14 PM »
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

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Re: gimlet
« Reply #20 on: January 03, 2013, 08:05:45 PM »
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.
« Last Edit: January 04, 2013, 02:24:02 AM by WadePatton »
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Re: gimlet
« Reply #21 on: January 04, 2013, 01:35:53 AM »
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,
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Offline Pete G.

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Re: gimlet
« Reply #22 on: January 05, 2013, 05:13:29 PM »
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.