tundrawolf
Plastic
- Joined
- May 26, 2009
- Location
- CA, USA
Hello,
I have a small 22 caliber rifle with a hexagonal barrel. I am mounting a rather large scope on it, the mount for the scope overhangs over the barrel a bit and I need to stabilize it.
I am new to using a lathe. I just bought a small lathe. I am not new to fabrication though and until now have used a Dremel or files to shape.
I am asking the best way to do this. Basically I need to have a round piece of metal with a flat spot machined in it for the scope mount, with the center being a hexagon to fit over the barrel.
The barrel is no more than 3/4" thick top to bottom.
Would a rounded 1/32" endmill work for making the hex?
I will try to get pics of what I want.
Basically a round piece of metal with a flat portion for the scope base to rest on that slides onto the barrel smoothly with a setscrew.
I have a small 22 caliber rifle with a hexagonal barrel. I am mounting a rather large scope on it, the mount for the scope overhangs over the barrel a bit and I need to stabilize it.
I am new to using a lathe. I just bought a small lathe. I am not new to fabrication though and until now have used a Dremel or files to shape.
I am asking the best way to do this. Basically I need to have a round piece of metal with a flat spot machined in it for the scope mount, with the center being a hexagon to fit over the barrel.
The barrel is no more than 3/4" thick top to bottom.
Would a rounded 1/32" endmill work for making the hex?
I will try to get pics of what I want.
Basically a round piece of metal with a flat portion for the scope base to rest on that slides onto the barrel smoothly with a setscrew.