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Offline Bob Rearley

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Entry Pipe
« on: February 16, 2022, 07:17:29 PM »
Gentlemen,

Having a great time making rr pipes for my first build, however, I'm having difficulty getting the bump up I want on the extension.  All suggestions appreciated.
Bob

Offline ed lundquist

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Re: Entry Pipe
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2022, 08:06:31 PM »
Search 'ramrod pipe tutorial', there is some info there. Sometimes I solder the extension on and file to shape.

Offline Terry Reynolds

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Re: Entry Pipe
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2022, 08:31:22 PM »
Check out Clay Smith's youtube video on making entry pipes. I ain't smart enough to link it.



But, maybe I is.
« Last Edit: February 16, 2022, 08:41:18 PM by Terry Reynolds »
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: Entry Pipe
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2022, 08:48:31 PM »
I’ve used this simple set up in the past.
It amounts to a  two piece wooden die that the tail is pounded into with a rounded off piece of steel rod.
Then the outside shape is refined with files.






Jeff
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Offline flehto

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Re: Entry Pipe
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2022, 02:27:02 AM »
Shown is a Bucks County set of RR pipes. The entry pipe has an elongated finial which is soldered onto the pipe. If it  had a regular length finial , I'd make it one piece. The step down from the final to the pipe is .04,,,,or mat'l thickness. If a radius is wanted as viewed from the side. a form block would have to be made and the brass peened to form wharever shape is in the form block. The form block shown is excellent.....Fred



« Last Edit: February 17, 2022, 02:37:46 AM by flehto »

Offline Bob Rearley

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Re: Entry Pipe
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2022, 08:09:32 PM »
Thanks guys.  Great help.  I enjoyed the "Grumpy Gunsmith'
Bob