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  1. OlTimer

    Hand Made Custom knives

    Did I miss something ????????????? Did you mean Skills Lost:confused:
  2. OlTimer

    Hand Made Custom knives

    Thanks for reply but new sheaths would takeaway form Them The originals are what he made and are just fine as far as condition some leather cream would restore them but as I said hate to alter them in any way. Again Thanks. Bill
  3. OlTimer

    Site Mark ( PR )

    Just installed a Sightmark Red Dot on my SW 22 Revolver. last trip to rang lost the lens cover, Made a call to see if i could buy replacement. Short of it they sent one to me Free Of Charge. Cost to them $2.62 postage from Texas. Thank You Sellmark Corporation,
  4. OlTimer

    Hand Made Custom knives

    The Knives in the photo were Crafted by my father about 1940 by using old files and leather for grips. While working in The Ship yards at the time during free time. I have not changed or restored them in any way, Believe me they are sharp and hold their edges, Butchered many Deer with them. Was...
  5. OlTimer

    617 22LR Revolver Tumbler

    Thank You Bob Thanks, that is just what I was told, I am not much of a Handgun user. been shooting 65+ years Long guns Pro Skeet, Hunting Shotgun and 50cal BP. Got into Handguns about 15 years ago, Target Shooting.
  6. OlTimer

    617 22LR Revolver Tumbler

    How free should the Tumbler Spin, mine turns, and fires with no problem, Is it a cowboy Movie thing when they free spin the tumbler after loading. or with a 22 it is not as freewheeling ? I clean it after each use, is it a problem removing it from its Axle. Thanks in advance, Maybe 100 rounds...
  7. OlTimer

    Nickel De-plate Recommendation

    Forget Sand Blasting. That is History, Soda Blasting both Powder, and Liquid is the way to go leave no marks on surface
  8. OlTimer

    Scotch Brite Pads

    Note the fibers in those pads are NOT uniform as if fibers are stuck togeather it will be coarser, And ones you disturb the factory finishes it will look worse, and need to be redone again Leave it alone.
  9. OlTimer

    Scotch Brite Pads

    Stop ! what do you want to achieve, You says scratches how deep, Use an abrasive pad of any kind will give you that finish. even more scratches, finishes can be Mirror, Satin, Dull, As a tradesman, that worked with many Types of S/S the grade ( Type ) of S/S goes from High Carbon to Low The...
  10. OlTimer

    686 broken barrel repair?

    The Prison is not in Rahway and never has, It was given that name when it was a Boys Reform school. That aside the ones i turned in were never registered let alone in my name. The only problem would be if they were registered by the OP but even that there are no questions asked, No ID no...
  11. OlTimer

    Waxing handguns?

    To each their own Waxing ? what ever happened to proper care, The Range I go to Charges $25 to clean a Pistol with a method that leaves them bone dry and becomes in need of some lubrication. I have firearms over 200 years old. from Iron, Damascus, Steel. they see nothing but Hoppes and proper...
  12. OlTimer

    Problem Paying for simple work

    And I disagree with most of the responses that have blown out of proportion a task as simple as what I have years of experience doing, and the tools to do it. It was an opinion I made. But I enjoyed reading the responses ThankYou.
  13. OlTimer

    686 broken barrel repair?

    Best advice yet. If you do not buy them I will, at $50. for a fast $150 profit turnover They pay $200. in buy back programs. in any condition, Last year I got rid of 4 junkers 3 ww-2 souvenirs that ammo was not available anymore. The programs are no questions asked. shotguns and rifles get less...
  14. OlTimer

    Pistol Rest Universal

    I used leftover 3/4 Oak from stair treads I came across, Never used the word scrap. Base 14"X5" Little stand 3"H Top 3"X2 1/2" mine is 3 pcs has 3/8- 2 1/2"bolt hole for the adjustment with Pad, drilled and tapped Front rest sides 3"x4" Back Cut to fit between sides V board rug padding 8" H and...
  15. OlTimer

    Pistol Rest Universal

    It is not intended to be a Vice but a Rest. It is very stable, No plans since I made it by my design, Just took ideas off the internet, I only use it to do sighting in. but Cheat with it also. I also put a scope on my 22 Cal, 96A and used it as a rest. Indoor Range As soon as some cool weather...
  16. OlTimer

    Pistol Rest Universal

    Been busey in my workshop and came up with this with Ideas gathered on the Web. Hope the photo attaches first try. Had it at the Range Wed. could of taken orders. This is the Pistol I drilled and tapped for the Weaver Rail. No problems and I did not expect any. But thanks for all the Comments...
  17. OlTimer

    Snap Caps ???

    Thanks For The Answers forgot to mention for Rim Fire, just added to Amazon Order, Bill
  18. OlTimer

    Snap Caps ???

    With the Snap Caps on the Market for Rim Fire or Center. Plastic . what in your opinion is the difference or draw back to using a spent Round a few times?
  19. OlTimer

    Problem Paying for simple work

    First thank you for proving my point about DA remarks It is done .
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