Vid 4---Prepping to turn

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You can also use an xacto knife to swipe the inside of the brass. The sharp razor will cut through the CA and glide across the brass tube to remove the CA residue inside the tube. Just another option for the new guys.

Love the vids Ed
 
Thanks Tim!!!

MANY years ago, in high school, I did "paste up" for the school newspaper. Had a razor knife in my hand for hours at a time.

Then, one day, I slipped in cutting something and punctured my leg. No long-term harm done, but it taught me that a very sharp object does NOT have to "slip" much to become a painful mistake. So, I still use sharp objects when I HAVE to ---If I CAN find another way (especially on "training tapes" where there CAN be a question of liability), I will use a method that "can't hurt you".

But, I do agree, a sharp knife (even the pretty dull pocket knife I often use for this) will work!!

Thanks for watching and "cheering me on". Each vid gets easier and more boring to make!!!

Ed
 
Good video Ed!. Like Tim mention, I use an X-Acto knife a lot too, but for smaller tubes (7mm especially), I use a round file like you show in the video for getting the glue out.

A tip I like to use in the process is to look down through the tube with a white piece of paper under it in a well lit area. That allows me to see the glue inside the tube and target what areas I file.

Thanks for the effort you've been putting forth making these videos too!
 
76winger said:
Good video Ed!. Like Tim mention, I use an X-Acto knife a lot too, but for smaller tubes (7mm especially), I use a round file like you show in the video for getting the glue out.

A tip I like to use in the process is to look down through the tube with a white piece of paper under it in a well lit area. That allows me to see the glue inside the tube and target what areas I file.

Thanks for the effort you've been putting forth making these videos too!
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Dave: Yep, good video! Another way of viewing the inside of your tubes to check for glue or any other deformity is with a gunsmith bore light. This is a double A battery flashlight with a curved piece of acrylic rod that directs the light down the bore of a rifle, pistol, OR (how bout this) a pen tube. I can't seem to get the pic to upload, I'll go ahead and send this and then check Jeffs' videos on how to insert an image and try to send a pic of the device of which I speak. They are inexpensive and pay great dividends.
 

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OOPS said:
Hello Ed: I really appreciate what you're doing, but can't a few wait until tomorrow?

PACE YOURSELF!
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I AM pacing myself!!! Still four left to get done tomorrow:yawn::yawn::yawn:

Tonight, they wouldn't look so good, anymore!!

And, I"m kinda thinkin it's time for dinner!!!
 
Great job Ed and a BIG thank you. Many good ideas brought out here for everyone and a great help for the newer people.
Charles
 
Ed, I really like the videos!! It's so nice of you to do that! I wished I had something like that when I started! Regards, Doc:smile:
 
wax

seamus7227 said:
I have a suggestion if I may. I use dental base wax(comes in 1/16" thick sheets 3"x7" long) to plug the ends of the tubes when applying CA and that way you dont have any clean up, just take a dental pick to stab into them and pop them out!~
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Ed: I, like Seamus Rooney, use the dental base plate wax. I never have to clean the inside of my tubes like this. Of course, I also use five minute epoxy. The dental base plate wax is available at Arizona Sillouette, if you'd like to give it a try!
 
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