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I always tape the area of the cut all the way around the stock, and then cut through the tape. This prevents splintering. I use a power miter saw as the angle of cut can be set easily. The comb is not straight but tapers down toward the reciever making it hard to cut straight without an adjstable fence. I would never attempt to cut a stock with a hacksaw. I tried a bandsaw once and almost ruined a good stock. Table or power miter is the only way to go. Swamprat

I never think to take pics until to late. Just got a new camera that takes a decent quality pic. so will try to take more shots of things I get into. Swamprat

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What if? I design an entirely new weapon. Do I have to apply for a firearms manufactoring license before appling for a patent? Swamprat

Walnut, The bending is simple. What is hard is the reading of the colors as the spring gets hotter. You must have the spring polished so you can read the colors as the metal heats. If the metal is not bright and clear you can't read the heat. Orange heat quick cool in oil (any oil). Reheat to blue and let air cool. It has something to do with rearanging atoms or something. All I know is orange dunk in oil blue leave in air. Swamprat

Dave, Here are the pics. Visit My Website Visit My Website Visit My Website The first pic is the gun (grips are on order) The next is the broken spring set up to show shape. Then the broken spring itself. I am not about to pull the new spring back out to take a pic. I liked to never got it in in the first place. Swamprat

I got to do a little bragging! I made from scratch a main spring for my 1916 Astra. It is a V shaped flat spring that is the hammer spring on one end and the sear spring on the other with the bend seating in the magazine holder/release keeping tension there. I did some research on spring tempering got a piece of spring steel and went at it. All afternoon job that ran into evening but I got it finished, installed, and test fired by dark. The tempering was kind of nerve racking but went off ok on the first try (beginners luck) the final fitting was time consuming. I think I learned alot about springs and spring tension doing this project and came away with a nice little collector. My arm is sure sore from patting myself on the back though. Swamprat

Nice work. You can judge the quality of a mans work by the condition of his tools. I would say the quality of your work is superior. Keep it up. Swamprat

I got cold just looking at the pics! Swamprat

Unusally hot here for this time of year. Been high 80's low 90's. Not your usual weather for Oct. here in Kansas. I'll take the warm though, every day of heat is one I don't have to buy from the gas company. But it sure has been nice here of the evening. Swamprat

fritz, Congrats from the folks here at the rat's nest. Me and Mama Rat are closing on 40. Mama Rat looks back at the good times. The babies, our first home, the things that make you all warm and fuzzy. I look back and wonder how the hell she put up with me all these years. It takes a good woman to make it through the years. Seems like we both might of got lucky. Congradulations again and I hope you both make it to your 75th. Swamprat As a side note 40 years ago I joined the Marines (Oct 5 1967).

Your wrong! Thats fritz on the tee-shirt. Swamprat

I bought both my grandson's a Chipmonk. I got the orginal ones made in Oregon, the newer ones made here in Kansas are not the same quality. Had to hunt to find the second one. Fun little trainer rifles for the junior set. But they do out grow them fast. Swamprat

Thanks for the input. I have a CCW just wanted your take on BATFE not calling it a firearm since it is a 100 years old. I guess it may not be a firearm but still be a weapon. Swamprat

For those of you interested go to WWW.oldyellerpulling.com. About done for this year just 2 pulls left around this area but you guys down south should be able to pull all year round. Swamprat

Went through 43 raditation treatments for cancer ( out look good) Got involved in garden tractor pulling with my Grandson's. What a great way to spend some quality time with my boy's. We bought an old Bolin's garden tractor that was set up as a pull tractor for $300. Pulled it once and took it to the shop for rebuild. Had to install extension's for 6 year old to operate. Plus we changed hitch for proper hight. Added a few other improvements and went pulling again. We haven't been winning, but the boys are placing and learning. Two weeks ago the 6 year old took 2'nd place pulling against adults as they did not have a KIDDY class. Left a whole bunch of old folk asking,"What the H*LL happened"? Grandpa could not of been happier! I have spent less than $1,000.00 (equipment,travel, entry fee's) this entire summer and have had the best time with my boy's. (Thier parents parpicitate when work allow's). I might add part of that grand is for a 59 Sears Custom tractor that is going to come out romping-stomping next spring. The rest was for Gatoraide and Grandpa can I have. Swamprat Foot Note: Cancer scared the hell out of me! This was my wake up call. Decided to spend all the time I could with family and especially my grandsons. I never had the chance to know my Grandfather and I want my boy's to have memories. If I had just known my PAP-PAW what changes would my life had? What did you all do?

Thought ya'll might like this one. The Texan, A Texan is riding his horse through a pasture when he sees a man drinking water from a stock tank with one of his hands. The Texan shouts,"Hey don't drink that water, It has cow sh** in it! The Man shouts back, "Soy mexicano, yo no entiendo inglés. Hábleme español." (I'm Mexican, I don't speak English. Speak Spanish to me) The Texan shouts back, "Utilice ambas manos, usted conseguirá más para beber." (Use both hands, you'll get more to drink). Swamprat

If I have a weapon thats is over 100 years old it is not considered a weapon by the BATFE. If I was to carry that weapon( not considered so by the BATFE) concealed would I need a concealed carry permit? If its not considered a weapon by BATFE then how can it be concealed? Or a weapon? Or anything else? Whats your take? Is this a concealed weapon or not? Remember it's over 100 years old. swamprat

Thanks for the lead. SOG still had them on sale 24.95 I have a box on the way. Swamptrat

Pic of 32 Rim Fire

Have just got a 32 rimfire 5 shot pocket pistol with spur trigger. Markings on top strap are: Victor No. 2 Pat. May 23 1876 Has serial number 56XX on barrel and under grips. By the pat date it should be Harrington and Richardson. However I can't find a listing for a Victor No. 2. Anybody got any info on this gun I would appreciate it. Spent 2 days repairing it and cleaning. Funtions fine now, who has any 32 rim fire rounds for sale? Would love to test fire it. Also any ideas on value? Condition for age above good with some loss of nickel finish, super nice walnut grips. Will try to post picture later. Thanks, Swamprat

Went for my check-up and my PSA was down from 8.7 to 0.2. Looks like the radiation did it's thing. I have to have my PSA checked every 90 days for a while. But looks like MISTER CANCER is on the run! I want to thank you all for your prayers and your best wishes. I have not been posting much but have been checking in each day. MFRC has been my life line through this entire thing. I may not of posted much but I read everything. You folk are my family and I thank you for being there. Swamprat

What's going on? Every time I visit here I have to register. Tonight I posted a joke and was told it had to many entries. When I tried to repost it said I had to wait 90 seconds. I don't know who has taken over the management of this site but this sure ain't the good old Tony days! Swamprat

Congradulations! I hope you all have a nice weekend. Just enjoy and think back on the times you have had. Bet the good out weigh the bad! This Dec. Ma Swamprat and I will celebrate 40. The good still out weighs the bad. And the count for little ones is? Swamprat

Texans in Hell (For non Texans, Red Adair was a famous oil well fire fighter and Brown and Root is a general contractor with roots in Houston.) Gabriel went to the Lord and said, "I have to talk to you. We have some Texans up here who are causing problems... They're swinging on the Pearly Gates, my horn is missing, and they are wearing T-shirts instead of their robes; there's barbecue sauce and picante sauce all over everything, especially their T-shirts; their dogs are riding in the chariots and chasing the sheep; they are wearing baseball caps and cowboy hats instead of their halos. They refuse to keep the stairway to Heaven clean, and their boots are marking and scuffing up the halls of Wisdom. There are watermelon seeds and tortilla chip crumbs all over the place. Some of them are walking around with just one wing; and they insist on bringing their horses with them." The Lord said, "Texans are Texans, Gabriel. Heaven is home to all of my children. If you want to know about real problems, call the Devil." So Gabriel calls the Devil who answers the phone and says, "Hello---hold on a minute." When he returns to the phone the Devil says, "O.K., I'm back. What can I do for you? " Gabriel replied, "I just want to know what kinds of problems you are having down there with the Texans." The Devil said, "Hold on again. I need to check on something." After about 5 minutes the Devil returned to the phone and said. "I'm back. Now what was the question?" Gabriel said, "What kind of problems are you having down there with the Texans?" The Devil said, "Man, I don't believe this...hold on." This time the Devil was gone 15 minutes and when he returns he says, "I'm sorry Gabriel, I can't talk right now. Red Adair has put out the fire and Brown and Root is installing air conditioning."