jetpilot67
Plastic
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- Sep 5, 2017
When contouring a rifle barrel...
1) Should I use a water based cooling system, cutting oil or nothing?
(I don't like the water based cooling system because I don't want exposed ways to rust)
2) Is barrel heat an issue? When the barrel heats up under machining, does it not expand and lengthen? so, will this cause issues when turning between centers or even when mounted in the chuck and a live center at the tailstock? I was wondering about barrel bowing when turning my first barrel as it heated up.
3) Why do some barrel makers take so much time and effort to center the bore in the chuck as opposed to turning between centers using a lathe dog? It seems like turning between centers would be easier, faster and just as accurate...but hey, I'm a noob, otherwise I wouldn't be asking
4) Is there a good place or book to read on precision barrel making? I've seen some basic videos and piecemealed them with readings , but no one stop shop on how to do it.
1) Should I use a water based cooling system, cutting oil or nothing?
(I don't like the water based cooling system because I don't want exposed ways to rust)
2) Is barrel heat an issue? When the barrel heats up under machining, does it not expand and lengthen? so, will this cause issues when turning between centers or even when mounted in the chuck and a live center at the tailstock? I was wondering about barrel bowing when turning my first barrel as it heated up.
3) Why do some barrel makers take so much time and effort to center the bore in the chuck as opposed to turning between centers using a lathe dog? It seems like turning between centers would be easier, faster and just as accurate...but hey, I'm a noob, otherwise I wouldn't be asking
4) Is there a good place or book to read on precision barrel making? I've seen some basic videos and piecemealed them with readings , but no one stop shop on how to do it.