barrels from scratch

Rudy Nilo · 07-28-2003, 03:47 AM

Hi Rick,
Thanks for the info. I hope to put some of your suggestions to the test within the next week or so. I did manage to get a "barrel" made up today. Using HSS, 60 degree cutter, 20 tpi. The fit was good,threads clean and strong. At least I know my old Davis lathe still has some life in it yet. I used a scrap pc of steel round stock and duplicated the dimensions from the Uzi blank I ultimately plan to use. Now,at least, I know the Uzi blank has enough meat to get a usable barrel for the Luger.
Right now tho, I'm holding a P.08 with a 9 1/4 inch long hunk of 7/8 diameter steel stuck on the front....just a wee bit muzzle heavy!!!
Thanks Again,
Rudy N.

07-28-2003, 03:47 AM	#16
Rudy Nilo User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Racine,WI Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Rick, Thanks for the info. I hope to put some of your suggestions to the test within the next week or so. I did manage to get a "barrel" made up today. Using HSS, 60 degree cutter, 20 tpi. The fit was good,threads clean and strong. At least I know my old Davis lathe still has some life in it yet. I used a scrap pc of steel round stock and duplicated the dimensions from the Uzi blank I ultimately plan to use. Now,at least, I know the Uzi blank has enough meat to get a usable barrel for the Luger. Right now tho, I'm holding a P.08 with a 9 1/4 inch long hunk of 7/8 diameter steel stuck on the front....just a wee bit muzzle heavy!!! Thanks Again, Rudy N.