Talonairgun | brushy-bill | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/brushy-bill/activity/ Activity feed for brushy-bill. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 8abf3be87432ee2593c036eb34036304 brushy-bill replied to the topic Metal turning in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/metal-turning/#post-35748 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:11:44 -0400 Mark,
You are absolutly right, 4140 is an exelent steel to work with, it is tough & hard enough, and you can get an excelent finish with it.
I do use 4140 for alot of personal projects, That is as long as I can “find” it around the shop. Coldrolled steel used for a gear shaft is fine, ( depending on the torq on it.)you would be…Read more

]]> f3448a00c899c07993de3ebed344b548 brushy-bill replied to the topic Machining stainless steel in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/machining-stainless-steel/#post-35698 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:53:14 -0400 CW,
Lothar Walther offers barrel blanks but they are not stainless. Hunting in the rain will not ruin a barrel.
Just use precautions and clean it and oil it at the end of the day and it will be fine. If you have a good shooting barrel, keep it. And just take care of it.
Check the thread in Mods/Machinist…Read more

]]> 1b2e7e4179e172382a6e1510c871fd03 brushy-bill replied to the topic Metal turning in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/metal-turning/#post-35696 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:37:31 -0400 Mark wrote;
Shadoh:

Cold rolled wont harden. Low carbon steels will not harden. You need air or oil hardening steel. It would be hard to get a piece that big hot enough with a propane torch. It must be bright red to get it hard

Mark

To all;
You can most definatly harden Cold Rolled steel. It is a process called
“case hardening” also known…Read more

]]> a1e29fa2356b39c8689dc5ab3cf58e82 brushy-bill replied to the topic Machining stainless steel in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/machining-stainless-steel/#post-35642 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:16:32 -0400 If you can machine a chromemoly barrel blank, you can machine a stainless one. What are you wanting? to modify a barrel blank? or one made from scratch? I cut all kinds of materials, let me know what it is you want, I can more than likely help you out.

]]> df08357f2606360b707aa7b4b3484f07 brushy-bill replied to the topic Metal turning in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/metal-turning/#post-35641 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:10:39 -0400 Try putting a larger radius on the point of your cutting tool, whether carbide or H.S.S. it will help. Also if using carbide, set your tool just slightly below centerline of the part. Don’t let the H.S.S. get above center line. Use a positive rake angle on both types of tools.

]]> 58a05a34462ca4b191721416e7ca06f8 brushy-bill replied to the topic Need knuling tools for mini lathe in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-knuling-tools-for-mini-lathe/#post-35156 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:02:50 -0400 Martin777
That tool is pretty weak looking, it would take several passes to get a decent knurl with that. But that doesnt mean you cant get a quality knurl. Take several passes, right to left, left to right very gradually increasing the pressure on each pass to keep the lateral forces low. Small tools require slower feed rates. This might help to…Read more

]]> 7a046cd6c3bff970cbbc324c9df6d996 brushy-bill replied to the topic How often do you clean your Condor/Talon barrels? in the forum Quick Reference https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-often-do-you-clean-your-condor-talon-barrels/page/2/#post-35079 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:05:55 -0400 I have shot powderburners in competition for years. Someone earlier spoke of keeping the cleaning rod straight when in the bore. For powderburners, they make delrin tubes that are placed in the action after the bolt is removed from the bolt gun, (I even had one for my AR-15) that is bored so that the cleaning rod fits through and keeps it straight…Read more

]]> 39a53a1f248a0ff1b4794683a033e37f brushy-bill replied to the topic Anyone here have their gun taken away by the Law? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anyone-here-have-their-gun-taken-away-by-the-law/page/3/#post-35063 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:46:06 -0400 Here is my story,

In 2001, I lived at a lake community, 14 lakes from 200 acres to 5 acres.
I was in the back yard shooting my IZH46 match pistol. I saw a police car
come down the street. ( i lived on a dead end ) I didnt see him pass the other side of the house, heard a car door close and he walked up to the fence to the backyard. It was the…Read more

]]> 3c0a603f292dd7bb6cf272ed8a1a4192 brushy-bill replied to the topic Need knuling tools for mini lathe in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-knuling-tools-for-mini-lathe/#post-35032 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:47:39 -0400 Cygnus,
As you said, it does not matter. The cut on the knurls determine how coarse or fine the knurl is. feeding with a 20 pitch or a 40 pitch feed rate is not going to make a difference in the coarseness of the knurl.

There is no “overlap” once you start the knurling process, do not remove the knurling tool from the part. That is about the…Read more

]]> 46d13435f8fcab5e0a809fb25eb80382 brushy-bill replied to the topic Need knuling tools for mini lathe in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-knuling-tools-for-mini-lathe/#post-34972 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:32:04 -0400 Knurling is usefull for other than looks and grip. If you have round pieces that fit loosely, you can knurl them slighty ( which “moves” the material making the diameter grow) and then turn or polish It down to fit properly.
I have even mounted a knurling roll on a spindle and used it in a boring head to “fix” a loose I.D. on the milling machine.

]]> 6fdb1f125dbdf0d2b821954347b4bdb0 brushy-bill replied to the topic Need knuling tools for mini lathe in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-knuling-tools-for-mini-lathe/#post-34971 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:24:19 -0400 feeds & speeds, It is kind of see how it does thing. A 1.25 inch piece of material, ( reguardless of type ) I would start at around 300 rpm.

Make sure that knurls are square with your workpiece at all times, feeding too rapidle will move them and effect the quality of your knurl.

It is important that everything is clean, you need to use clean…Read more

]]> 2ee15261eabbffe764bef289a552aeea brushy-bill replied to the topic How about audio products to dampen ping? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-about-audio-products-to-dampen-ping/#post-34968 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:22:29 -0400 Quote from the Pilgrim,
“I wonder if this is noticeable to anyone who doesn’t have their ear an inch from the tank.”

Or their cheek bone against the tank.
This got my curosity considering I have never squeezed the trigger on one of these rifles. (not yet anyway) When I shoot my AR-15 in a match, I hear the spring in the butstock. My cheek bone is…Read more

]]> 2aad7af7fc003cda4e555271c1ccfc38 brushy-bill replied to the topic How about audio products to dampen ping? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-about-audio-products-to-dampen-ping/#post-34952 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:44:33 -0400 Bodhisdad quote,
“I think of it as a tuning fork, where once struck if its touched with a finger the vibrations cease.”

Looks like it being shouldered and against you cheek would stop the “tuning fork” effect. Just an observation.

Seems like it would have to be the sound of the valve closing resonating inside the tank? and not the outside…Read more

]]> 7b967e93ed708b49e7c8d0edb0b0c192 brushy-bill replied to the topic How about audio products to dampen ping? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-about-audio-products-to-dampen-ping/#post-34947 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:54:48 -0400 Just curious, would a not too thick coat of truck bed liner on the outsite help? I am starting to build one of these. Sounds like this a common problem once the muzzle sound is eliminated.

]]> 5dfaefe016155a823e9ed43fc7d06ddd brushy-bill replied to the topic Great alternative to anodizing check these out in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/great-alternative-to-anodizing-check-these-out/#post-34918 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:37:06 -0400 photo22 & airtight python,
It works, just make sure everything is clean and no handprints.
follow the directions and you will not be dissapointed.

]]> 751b08d6d9eb249e9ae24dc0733a621f brushy-bill replied to the topic .308 project, on going. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/308-project-on-going/page/3/#post-34879 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:52:13 -0400 THANKS! Justforfun,
I recieved the drawings. My software would not open it, but I loaded the stuff you sent and found an export option and was able to export it from there as a DXF file.

I cannot tell you how much this helps, I do not have one of these rifles that I can “reverse engineer”.

Your generousity is much appreciated.

]]> 2cda5334e193c6ec1e3e1fc8c4567b17 brushy-bill replied to the topic Great alternative to anodizing check these out in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/great-alternative-to-anodizing-check-these-out/#post-34877 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:34:18 -0400 Your welcome, this stuff will hold up way better than regular anodize.
Where I live, you have to pay a $75 min for reg anodize, $90 for hardcoat anodize. This stuff is dangeroulsy close to hardcoat as far as durability goes and you can get colors. I built a 1000 yd rifle for a friend and used this stuff 4 years ago and it still looks great. He…Read more

]]> 00ee0da2e5eb8624560f1a0c2863a991 brushy-bill replied to the topic Great alternative to anodizing check these out in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/great-alternative-to-anodizing-check-these-out/#post-34868 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:32:57 -0400 Yes, it is tougher than wood pecker lips.
Check out the videos below at the bottom of their page.

]]> 9a0e61132c64a929db9f59efa9f8e93a brushy-bill started the topic Great alternative to anodizing check these out in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/great-alternative-to-anodizing-check-these-out/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:55:52 -0400 Available from Brownells, the best gunsmithing supply
house on the palnet

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=1150&title=GUN-KOTE?%20OVEN%20CURE,%20GUN%20FINISH

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=1145&title=TEFLON/MOLY%20OVEN%20CURE,%20GUN%20FINISH

They work as advertised. I have used them.

]]> ca4c6e8ed6619152fd1707dd03b3dabf brushy-bill replied to the topic .308 project, on going. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/308-project-on-going/page/3/#post-34866 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:44:35 -0400 Greetings,
I sent you a pmsg, please send me a file of the drawings you have on this rifle. All my info is in the mesage. I thank oyu again for your time.
I like the way you are using the brass and silver soldering stuff together.
That would make a very clean assembly.
I look forward to hearing from you.

]]> d7333e80f7cbc2a2f68c255e2cbc7f42 brushy-bill replied to the topic Has anybody tried to isolate the barrel from the PW/hammer? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/has-anybody-tried-to-isolate-the-barrel-from-the-pw-hammer/#post-34791 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:14:50 -0400 Barrel harmonics
I have read several of the post in this thread and it seems that you are concerned with the barrel picking up vibrations from the hammer.
Have any of you ever seen a barrel tuner? They have been used on .22 cal. smallbore rifles It is a threaded sleeve fixed on the end of the barrel
with a collar ( weight ) that is screwed froward…Read more

]]> dd9f9a5442827000f5900a97210de31a brushy-bill replied to the topic Greetings from new member in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/greetings-from-new-member/#post-34790 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:33:29 -0400 Thanks WalkonKing
As I said, I have found the Holy Grail
Thrilled to be here

]]> 896119d9c4465b5cfce8aa7082b6128c brushy-bill replied to the topic .308 project, on going. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/308-project-on-going/page/3/#post-34789 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:29:26 -0400 Looked at the drawing again, and I think the creep that I was seeing can be controled by the width of the slot in the top of the trigger. when the rifle is cocked, the middle linkage will have to be touching both the top and the bottom of the “fork” formed by the open slot on the trigger. It is just on of those things where I would make it too…Read more

]]> 4a3a5b6bc408a5d2c562edc0d373edee brushy-bill replied to the topic .308 project, on going. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/308-project-on-going/page/3/#post-34786 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:24:53 -0400 I just saw you mock up for the trigger. The arm that the shoe mounts on looks like it will have play (creep) in it unless you spring it to keep it taken up. In doing that, you will be putting pressure on the next linkage in the same direction that it takes to break the trigger. Unless the uppermost part that catches the bolt puts enough pressure…Read more

]]> 310fd3988c880f83e704d9d32ad435dc brushy-bill replied to the topic .308 project, on going. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/308-project-on-going/page/3/#post-34785 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:13:14 -0400 Your my freaking hero

]]> 88f940e9cb330742d87cb34bcfaddcc2 brushy-bill started the topic Greetings from new member in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/greetings-from-new-member/ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:05:27 -0400 Just found this place today. I have been consumed the last couple of months with the thought of building a “Condor Type” rifle. Looks I have found the Holy Grail for information. I have been checking the builder threads here and have seen some very impressive work. I am a journeyman toolmaker with over 30 years in the trade and I’m not that easy…Read more

]]> 1beb24f282b3df3a722549e3e6f402da brushy-bill replied to the topic Would this work on the condor? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/would-this-work-on-the-condor/#post-34783 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:00:34 -0400 Sorry, didn’t allow the link. do a search for High Power rifle competition accessories. and look for (Midway)

]]> aefe6d020b69ff60047313cafe274bef brushy-bill replied to the topic Would this work on the condor? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/would-this-work-on-the-condor/#post-34782 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:57:59 -0400 here is a link
they have Ar grips available that have a palm shelf I have used them on stocks for “powder rifles” functional and very cool

]]> 6758ccaed65d92a23208b299eefc63bc brushy-bill replied to the topic New Version Of my Stock design in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-version-of-my-stock-design/#post-34781 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:51:04 -0400 These grips are a piece of cake to mount. You can get them in “target models” that have a palm shelf and are adjustable for angle too.

]]> d78a012a15db6ce58486d12ef01136db brushy-bill replied to the topic Home build help in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/home-build-help/page/2/#post-34780 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:46:51 -0400 Bloodnob,
I sent you a pmsg asking for these plans. please get back with me and let me know if I can get them.
Thanks for taking the time.
Just found this site today, as a journeyman toolmaker, I have to tell you guys I have seen some very impressive work shown here. Hope to post my own soon. I love the concept of these rifles, but sure can’t see…Read more

]]> 7841f3161b5d4742c475bbaaf6cf1f26 brushy-bill replied to the topic My home build... (pic's) in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-home-build-pic-s/#post-34779 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:39:16 -0400 As a journeyman toolmaker, I have to tell you that is some fine looking work you have done there. 😯 It sounds like you are doing it the “hard way” But you sure cannot tell by its appearance. cant wait to see the finished project. and see some shooting results.

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