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by Mescalero
Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Next time you think YOUR job stinks...
Replies: 21
Views: 2314

Re: OT - Next time you think YOUR job stinks...

I almost tossed my cookies, and I did not watch it all.
by Mescalero
Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Completely OT: Airbus A380 Cockpit
Replies: 10
Views: 1062

Re: Completely OT: Airbus A380 Cockpit

thing,
Rushed in production,
inadequitly tested,
congramaloty funded,
wait till the first one goes down, with catostrophic loss of life.
Do not fly one!
by Mescalero
Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: way ot
Replies: 9
Views: 1056

way ot

The steelers knock Cincy's kicker flat on his posterior, and no roughing the kicker?
Hienz Ward BOTH knees DOWN! before the ball crosses the goal line.
If the NFL has decreed them the winner, lets call the season NOW!
by Mescalero
Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: front sight
Replies: 1
Views: 336

front sight

Joe,
What is the progress of the front sight project?
by Mescalero
Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeweled Bolt & Custom Follower for a Marlin 336 Cowboy
Replies: 7
Views: 1373

Re: Jeweled Bolt & Custom Follower for a Marlin 336 Cowboy

Good machine work speaks for itself.
by Mescalero
Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One of the reasons to carry a belly gun when in the woods
Replies: 40
Views: 4978

Re: One of the reasons to carry a belly gun when in the woods

Jerry,
brother, you are on the path to true enlightenment.
by Mescalero
Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: post count
Replies: 30
Views: 2423

Re: post count

That would be even better!
by Mescalero
Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BUMMED OUT over what started out as a GREAT WEEKEND!
Replies: 21
Views: 2394

Re: BUMMED OUT over what started out as a GREAT WEEKEND!

Bad karma!
It will come back on them.
by Mescalero
Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about possible rebarrel of Marlin 336 in .30/30
Replies: 13
Views: 2724

Re: Question about possible rebarrel of Marlin 336 in .30/30

I would try one of the barrel re-line guys first.
Just cost you a phone call.
by Mescalero
Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: post count
Replies: 30
Views: 2423

post count

Hobie,
Can I get my old post count assigned to my new logon?
Not my fault Qwest.net blew my old login.
mescalero
by Mescalero
Sun Nov 07, 2010 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Snagged a cool old anvil for FREE!!
Replies: 51
Views: 6871

Re: OT- Snagged a cool old anvil for FREE!!

2ndovc,
I highly recommend:
Lindsay Publications Inc.
www.lindsaybooks.com
you will find a wealth of information there
Su Amigo
mescalero
by Mescalero
Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One of the reasons to carry a belly gun when in the woods
Replies: 40
Views: 4978

Re: One of the reasons to carry a belly gun when in the woods

I share territory with a melonastic Jaguar.
I ALWAYS carry a pistol.
So far, I leave it alone, it leaves me alone.
I can live with this.
by Mescalero
Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Super Ugly Super Shooter
Replies: 8
Views: 1148

Re: OT: Super Ugly Super Shooter

The prettier the gun, the more problematic they are.
by Mescalero
Sat Nov 06, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steel
Replies: 34
Views: 3441

Re: steel

Gobblerforge,
Thank you, very informative.
by Mescalero
Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steel
Replies: 34
Views: 3441

Re: steel

Thanks Cus,
Nothing like a little pressure.
by Mescalero
Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For you scope fanatics ......
Replies: 20
Views: 2556

Re: For you scope fanatics ......

Like my Davy Crokett flintlock cap pistol when I was a kid? P.S. down the street The local Catholic church is having a Lebonese festival, of some sort. I went out about 10 minutes ago and heard this Arabic music. Kept hearing this sound, took me about 3 minutes to figure out it was a car alarm::::::...
by Mescalero
Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A question for casastahle.....
Replies: 45
Views: 3886

Re: A question for casastahle.....

Brothers in arms............ Indeed!
by Mescalero
Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Caliber
Replies: 47
Views: 5101

Re: Favorite Caliber

.45 ACP
by Mescalero
Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A question for casastahle.....
Replies: 45
Views: 3886

Re: A question for casastahle.....

lest you think me a puritan,
I do enjoy the viewing portion of the last C.Cash post.
by Mescalero
Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For you scope fanatics ......
Replies: 20
Views: 2556

Re: For you scope fanatics ......

Worse than that!
Ground squirrels!
Certifiably insane!
by Mescalero
Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steel
Replies: 34
Views: 3441

Re: steel

I DO know the steel, I have it written down in my keep for future ref. file.
It is a common GM propriatary spring steel.
by Mescalero
Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A question for casastahle.....
Replies: 45
Views: 3886

Re: A question for casastahle.....

Let's look at this in an analytical manner, casastahle's posterior is precariously close to the edge, Blaine is as usual out of control, O.S. is practicing his silver toungued devil 21st century witchcraft the boys are chiming in with all sorts of wisdom of dubious value I just want to bring some re...
by Mescalero
Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For you scope fanatics ......
Replies: 20
Views: 2556

Re: For you scope fanatics ......

About 20 years ago I saw that guy hunting with that same rig out on Jomax Road!
by Mescalero
Fri Nov 05, 2010 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A question for casastahle.....
Replies: 45
Views: 3886

Re: A question for casastahle.....

I am not married and I do not use Blaine's " firm approach "
so here is a paradox
he does,
I do not,
both single?
how come?
by Mescalero
Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Show latest one of my homemade rifles
Replies: 167
Views: 51125

Re: Show latest one of my homemade rifles

Alphawolf,
I have an 1873 rimfire that is complete except for
side plates
bullet tube
bullet tube internals
IT looks to me like it would aid you immensly in your endeavor, perhaps we can work something out.
by Mescalero
Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steel
Replies: 34
Views: 3441

Re: steel

All the work has been done, it is at final configuration.
by Mescalero
Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steel
Replies: 34
Views: 3441

Re: steel

I guess I should have asked the question in the last post.
Do I need to anneal first?
by Mescalero
Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steel
Replies: 34
Views: 3441

Re: steel

ok Gobblerforge, Let's go: Some many years ago I started a Bowie knife project. I followed guidelines from The American Bladesmith Society for a Bowie. Flat ground. 9 1/2'' blade length tip on centerline of thrust sharpened clip, for cuts on the backstroke I used a truck spring, ( that had a curvetu...
by Mescalero
Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sig
Replies: 5
Views: 569

Re: sig

ok
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A question for casastahle.....
Replies: 45
Views: 3886

Re: A question for casastahle.....

Chris,
How can you laugh at another man's misfortune :) :D :lol:
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steel
Replies: 34
Views: 3441

Re: steel

Kim,
I had NO idea you were so multi-talented!
Thank You.
Ben,
You guys are awsome.
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sig
Replies: 5
Views: 569

Re: sig

Thank you , gentlemen.
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A question for casastahle.....
Replies: 45
Views: 3886

Re: A question for casastahle.....

We did not do much to further his cause! :?
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EBR question... AR-10 ammo
Replies: 29
Views: 4159

Re: EBR question... AR-10 ammo

I have long thought about building a wildcat .41 magnum based on the 7.62x39 case and an SKS platform.
Kind of along the theme of Col. Cooper's " Thumper ".
Could be useful FW
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EBR question... AR-10 ammo
Replies: 29
Views: 4159

Re: EBR question... AR-10 ammo

Can someone explain the reasonong here.
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A question for casastahle.....
Replies: 45
Views: 3886

Re: A question for casastahle.....

Blaine :roll:
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steel
Replies: 34
Views: 3441

Re: steel

Some of them are "Flat "
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loctite BlackMax to hold front sight???
Replies: 44
Views: 7917

Re: Loctite BlackMax to hold front sight???

Joe,
What is unacceptable about the 380?
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steel
Replies: 34
Views: 3441

Re: steel

Not as much as I dig the advice!
Can I e-mail you if I get hung up?
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Snagged a cool old anvil for FREE!!
Replies: 51
Views: 6871

Re: OT- Snagged a cool old anvil for FREE!!

Insert " buy " between probably and ship in previous post.
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Snagged a cool old anvil for FREE!!
Replies: 51
Views: 6871

Re: OT- Snagged a cool old anvil for FREE!!

I have some nice big oak.
You could probably cheaper than I could ship.
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sig
Replies: 5
Views: 569

sig

I know this is a leverguns site, but most of us also shoot other things.
My 1911 in .357SIG is finished and I ned to start loading for it.
Does anyone have good experiences with expanding .355 dia. bullets?
What make?
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steel
Replies: 34
Views: 3441

Re: steel

I aint as fast as I once was, but I cheat real good.
Seriously, I have a surface grinder & a variable angle magnetic vise.
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loctite BlackMax to hold front sight???
Replies: 44
Views: 7917

Re: Loctite BlackMax to hold front sight???

Joe,
Here is the scoop on loctite Black Max 380:
Elastomer modified instant adhesive
gap fill= .006
tensile shear strength= 3,750
temperature range-65 degrees F to 225 degrees F
cure speed, fixture; 90 seconds; full 24 hours
I think it will do what you want it to.
mescalero
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steel
Replies: 34
Views: 3441

Re: steel

Ya Mon,
Works really well.
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steel
Replies: 34
Views: 3441

steel

2ndovc's post about the anvil & awp101's response got me to thinking.
One of the guys just replaced the leaf springs on his old GMC service truck.
I snagged the springs that came off, good straight springs, no curve.
Good knife stock.
Bet I get an e-mail from AWP101.
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Some of you guys make me feel old.
Replies: 104
Views: 8948

Re: OT: Some of you guys make me feel old.

When I see the prices people want for these now, and think about what I paid for mine , new in the box, well
I made a good deal.
by Mescalero
Thu Nov 04, 2010 12:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1873 anyone?
Replies: 16
Views: 1822

Re: Winchester 1873 anyone?

I actually have a REAL 1873 rimfire thaat needs a good home ( restoration ).
It is what first brought me to this site.
by Mescalero
Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-New (to me) toys
Replies: 6
Views: 879

Re: OT-New (to me) toys

The big one looks like a 3rd model hand ejector by S&W.
by Mescalero
Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT somewhat - another missing member
Replies: 10
Views: 1474

Re: OT somewhat - another missing member

You bet!
Pure gold when I came down.