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Rick W. · 10-06-2018, 09:01 AM

Rickybill,

Thanks a lot for the detailed pictures of the pin in your repair. Lots of information there for me to ponder. Gives me the gumption to try it myself on a blown breechblock(obvious high pressure) that I have, fixed years ago by someone with brazing. Of course, failed sometime over the years before I got it. Have kept it for some odd reason, perhaps today is the day.

I suspect knowing me, that I will consider use of a Henkel retainer, as it is made for cylindical, non threaded surfaces. Similar material is used to lock sleeves in engines like the corvette. Also has a higher temperature point, if that matters to anyone. The retainer stuff has been good to me over the many years of doing front banded sights on high power rifles, easier cleanup than the old silver solder(soft or hard). Even old guys still have to learn ti seems here.

I am pondering the advantage of the threaded pin versus one that is affixed by other means........but just thinkin now............

appreciate your time to help me out.

Rick W.

10-06-2018, 09:01 AM	#2
Rick W. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 339 Thanks: 81 Thanked 359 Times in 198 Posts	Rickybill, Thanks a lot for the detailed pictures of the pin in your repair. Lots of information there for me to ponder. Gives me the gumption to try it myself on a blown breechblock(obvious high pressure) that I have, fixed years ago by someone with brazing. Of course, failed sometime over the years before I got it. Have kept it for some odd reason, perhaps today is the day. I suspect knowing me, that I will consider use of a Henkel retainer, as it is made for cylindical, non threaded surfaces. Similar material is used to lock sleeves in engines like the corvette. Also has a higher temperature point, if that matters to anyone. The retainer stuff has been good to me over the many years of doing front banded sights on high power rifles, easier cleanup than the old silver solder(soft or hard). Even old guys still have to learn ti seems here. I am pondering the advantage of the threaded pin versus one that is affixed by other means........but just thinkin now............ appreciate your time to help me out. Rick W.