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Offline Mattox Forge

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Faux twist 1st attempt
« on: August 04, 2024, 12:41:20 AM »
First attempt at faux twist using a modified version of the method Curtis posted here https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=53287.msg532571#msg532571. I used the dychem but omitted the etching.
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Offline Daryl

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Re: Faux twist 1st attempt
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2024, 01:41:50 AM »
G J. That is rather striking.
The tang does look a little strange in contrast.
« Last Edit: August 04, 2024, 03:03:25 AM by Daryl »
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Offline Mattox Forge

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Re: Faux twist 1st attempt
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2024, 03:16:33 AM »
The tang and lock still need to be color case hardened.
Mike

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Re: Faux twist 1st attempt
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2024, 06:07:36 AM »
They'll be great!
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Re: Faux twist 1st attempt
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2024, 06:33:34 AM »
Looks very nice Mike.
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Re: Faux twist 1st attempt
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2024, 01:39:01 PM »
It looks really wonderful !

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Re: Faux twist 1st attempt
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2024, 02:27:46 PM »
I like that a lot!

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Re: Faux twist 1st attempt
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2024, 05:54:36 AM »
Very nice!!

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Re: Faux twist 1st attempt
« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2024, 06:43:19 AM »
Mike, I'm glad to see you getting some mileage out of that old tutorial!  Your barrel turned out quite nice.  Makes me think I might have to try tat again on a future project.  Thanks for posting your method and results!


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Offline Mattox Forge

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Re: Faux twist 1st attempt
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2024, 02:20:35 PM »
Curtis,
Thank you for posting the tutorial. That's what's great about this forum, spreading ideas around.
Mike

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Re: Faux twist 1st attempt
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2024, 08:41:07 PM »
I like it a lot! :)
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