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Old 12-22-2009, 11:30 AM
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Smile How do you slug a 5-groove barrel?
Yes, it can be done with Trig but that's a lot of work with only one cup of coffee so far.
I know one of you guys can do this...
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Old 12-22-2009, 11:49 AM
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Wrap a thin shim stock around the slug ( Not too tight ) A Feeler gauge works well.Measure the shim stock and slug.Subtract double the thickness of the shim and you will have the measurement of the slug.

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Old 12-22-2009, 12:00 PM
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Thank you, sir. That might just be workable. I'll try it.//// I tried it. Used a 1.5mil feeler gauge, and then also a 0.002" to even out the valleys. Seems like I have a bore diameter than is 0.428". Which, for me, is a good thing, since my cylinder throats are .429". You had a good suggestion.
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Old 12-22-2009, 12:33 PM
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Default MY TRI-CORNER MIKE DOES A FINE JOB OF MEASUREING THINGS LIKE THAT TO .0001".
I hate quessing about such things as perfection is the only standard [ ....well...except for wimmen...]
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Sonny, Happy to help.

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If you use a slug thats 3/4" long, then put the slug in the caliper longways it'll read just fine.
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Old 12-26-2009, 09:54 AM
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I hate quessing about such things as perfection is the only standard [ ....well...except for wimmen...]
I can't fault your logic. I agree.
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Old 12-26-2009, 09:56 AM
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If you use a slug thats 3/4" long, then put the slug in the caliper longways it'll read just fine.
Verrrrryyy interesting, shovelwrench. I had to think about this one, but yeah...of course. Thanks.
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