newbie question

[machinehead1970]

what is the best way to chuck a rifle barrel up in the lathe without damaging the blueing?

[Delw]

cut alum jaws

[machinehead1970]

Originally Posted by Delw cut alum jaws

thanks for the reply, but that is beyond my abilities.
can someone do the work for me?

[Delw]

Most Any gunsmith that has a lathe can.
What are you trying to do?

[sti2011]

For very light machining or polishing some heavy masking tape on the jaws will work. For slightly heavier, some brass shim stock should keep things from getting scratched up. As previously mentioned a bored to size set of Alum jaws is the way to go.

[machinehead1970]

Originally Posted by Delw Most Any gunsmith that has a lathe can. What are you trying to do?

i want to shorten the barrel a couple of inches.
i have brass shim stock so i think i will try it but i like the idea of alum jaws.
i don't think i can make those on my 7x12, or can i???

[machinehead1970]

Originally Posted by sti2011 For very light machining or polishing some heavy masking tape on the jaws will work. For slightly heavier, some brass shim stock should keep things from getting scratched up. As previously mentioned a bored to size set of Alum jaws is the way to go.

Sounds good, thanks.