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to weld a trigger guard
Posted: September 1st, 2007, 5:06 am
by normsutton
to weld a trigger guard
take trigger off take spring out and spring detent
put trigger guard back in place with a pin of similar size line up trigger guard
I used super glue on it first let set up then I put some self cure plastic on it (you can use epoxy )
put it in some investment (you can make investment out of a 50 50 mix of plaster & pumice )
after it dries melt of plastic and weld then finish down & polish & heat treat & and drop in oil, don't over heat the trigger guard
because it will become to brittle and brake again
NORM
to weld a trigger guard
Posted: September 1st, 2007, 6:13 am
by abwehr
Norm,
You constantly amaze me with your knowledge! What a great job you did on the triggerguard. Knowing welding helps I am sure, LOL
to weld a trigger guard
Posted: September 1st, 2007, 6:25 am
by anjdrifter
Norm you are unbelievable ..when I grow up I want to be :-*just like you. wait there could never be another Norm. What a guy. :-*
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to weld a trigger guard
Posted: September 1st, 2007, 7:51 am
by manicmechanic
You're the man Norm!! :-* You were definitely the man for the job.
to weld a trigger guard
Posted: September 1st, 2007, 8:36 am
by normsutton
THANKS GUYS
it was the first time I ever wielded steel
I've brazed steel before
I have a little porosity on the surface but I think it will work
NORM
to weld a trigger guard
Posted: September 1st, 2007, 8:52 am
by redfestiva
That's an impressive repair Norm. Nice work. I still wonder how it got broken to begin with. It does'nt get any stress.
to weld a trigger guard
Posted: September 1st, 2007, 10:06 am
by normsutton
red
I have noticed this before on a lot of old guns ,some of the parts are overly heat treated and the steel crystallizes so it brakes real easy
NORM
to weld a trigger guard
Posted: September 2nd, 2007, 3:22 pm
by drogers
Norm,
What method of welding did you use?
Don
to weld a trigger guard
Posted: September 2nd, 2007, 3:41 pm
by normsutton
drogers
I used a oxygen & acetylene torch with and RG 45 rod
NORM
to weld a trigger guard
Posted: September 14th, 2007, 9:45 am
by garry
Hey Norm , Nice work ! Looks like you've repaired more than a few frameworks? If you use brown hard wax it might be easier to melt off than the plastic? Have you tried that? It hold really strong. (just a tip that I found helpful.) I wish I had your tool setup !
Does brass take regular bluing like steel? I have never tried it and am curious.
Thanks Norm, G
to weld a trigger guard
Posted: September 16th, 2007, 10:22 pm
by lavgrunt
Norm,
VERY IMPRESSIVE !!!!.........Can I have it back now !!!???? LOL!!!!
to weld a trigger guard
Posted: September 17th, 2007, 4:12 am
by normsutton
lavgrunt
I gave it to manicmechanic
I thought you got a new one
NORM
to weld a trigger guard
Posted: September 17th, 2007, 9:47 pm
by lavgrunt
I was just kidding !!! I am all set up......Glad someone else can use it !!!