Gonna try to machine for full moon-clips

jrayborn32 · #1 05-30-2011, 08:14 PM

So anyway I have an idea that I want to try to machine my J-frame to accept moon-clips. In order to do that I need to be able to captivate the ejector star during the turning process.

Does anyone know the thread on the ejector rod? I can machine a bolt to hold it tight into the cylinder but I'm not sure about the thread.

Also interested to know if anyone else has tried this?

Thanks!

Jon

Bullseye Smith · #2 05-30-2011, 08:30 PM

Easy way to do it is to use a bit depth stop on the rod to hold it.

jrayborn32 · #3 05-31-2011, 05:40 PM

Thanks Bullseye Smith, I was thinking the same thing. I think that would work pretty well.

shovelwrench · #4 05-31-2011, 06:47 PM

I chucked my assembled cylinder up and took light passes (.010), worked fine, this was with a cylinder I bought just for this conversion, I fit it to my 640 and cut it for moon clips. I since have cut two other revolvers, all three had old style ejectors with no issues... Set your speed correctly and take it slow..

shovelwrench · #5 05-31-2011, 06:49 PM

You do realize you also need a mill to cut the rim relief in the ejector.... (unless you 4 jaw it and center on each chamber individually)

tomcatt51 · #6 05-31-2011, 07:42 PM

There's a nice video of the process here: Welcome to TK Custom.com & Moonclips.com

jrayborn32 · #7 05-31-2011, 07:59 PM

Yes, I have access to a reasonably well tooled machine shop. Thanks for all the help!

Jon

jrayborn32 · #8 06-04-2011, 01:16 AM

Well I machined two J-frames this evening. Everything came out great, I like the moon clips too. I ended up just doing it on a Bridgeport with a rotary table.