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June 20, 2009
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I`m going to set a porkshop barrel shroud to a more modern DW revolver.
I need the correct axis measures from the center ofthe shroud (barrel axis) to the hole of the guide pin to make the work correctly.
My idea is set the shroud in a mill and with the correct measures (like using coordenates) make the corresponding hole.
Any of you could share with me this measures?
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January 24, 2009
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You are wanting to put this Porkchop shroud on a .357 frame, I assume...not some other caliber?
Do you have an existing shroud on your gun? To me, that would be the simplest way to get your needed measurements & eliminate possible errors.
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May 2, 2009
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Why mess up a "getting rare" shroud? You can buy a standard 15 shroud in a multitude of places including this forum...
I've got a porkchop that could use extra shrouds and I'm willing to bet a few members here would be interested also.
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March 2, 2008
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Aboard. Feel free to get a listing up on Want to Buy. if your 'Chop is an external nut version, I know there is a 2 1/2 on DWF right now looking for a home.
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January 24, 2009
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aboard, Shootist357.
Irod is in another country & apparently has a hard time getting different shrouds & barrels...
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May 2, 2009
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If I was going to attempt this and set it up in a mill, I'd skip the initial measuring process. I have a few DW's and some of them fit a little tighter on shrouds than others. You need to make yours match your frame. If you have a "regular" shroud and a porkchop: I'd turn a rod down to barrel diameter on the lathe and then put both barrels on the rod back to back. Put some layout fluid on the back of the porkchop. Insert a center pin with a needle point in the regular shroud and use it to scribe a line across the chop. Then set it up in the mill and find your center on the scribed line.
If you don't have a regular shroud, you can attempt the same process with the barrel screwed in the frame. You'll just have to set your center pin in the frame.
This in my opinion is more accurate than trying to get a measurement. Good luck with your project.
SHOOT
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January 24, 2009
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SHOOT, either of those methods will definitely obtain the best way to measure where the shroud should be drilled. Good ideas!
June 20, 2009
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Thanks!
In first place I want to make the job by myself, and went to a machine shop to make a fixture that I would need to do the job. But the machinist (who is a half time armorer mmm...) sold me the idea that he could do a better job.... i see the lathes, mills, migs etc and I Agree.
Carefully I give the instructions, measure everething, make all the check ups posibles. Weal... TWO weeks later the hole was made it........ OUT of axis!!!!!. The point of aim canted to the left.... I feel that my blood vaporized! later my hands frozen...
After hear a lot of justifications, bla bla bla he noted a was not only not convinced, but very angry in my innerself
(but as the sportman as I´am, I controlled myself)....., he promise correct the problem
, but I took the shrouds to my home an take the project in my hands again... and whit a little Dremel I correct the canting problem. Later I cut the leg of the shroud and mated to the curves of the revolver frame.
I wish to share pics of the job, but I can´t upload images. Any one can help me?
Thanks every body!, yes as Charger Fan post, I live in other country, I´m a sportman a pistol shooter.
Next step: put a set of Wolff springs, and.... bluing or Duracoat?
I´ll be in touch asking for tips, ideas and opinions.
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November 17, 2008
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Sounds like a cool project. Check FAQ's to the right of the screen to load images. I can't wait to see how it turned out. My 2 cents worth, Blue by all means.
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May 2, 2009
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I've done a few guns in duracoat over the last year...best advice I can give you is to sandblast carefully in short strokes. this will really give the duracoat something to bite into. I was a little hesitant on the first gun I did (Llama 9mm-practice gun), but after the first side of the slide was done, it went much smoother. Flat black and OD green is an AWESOME combination of colors.
I'm thinking about turning my W12 into a trail gun-- duracoat or parkerizing....time will tell 🙂
SHOOT
(BTW--I've been a lurker here for a long time, I have 9 DW's--all shooters, no safe queens here ! Any DW is a nice platform for custom finishes, grips, scopes.)
January 22, 2008
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Irod,
If you can't figure out how to post pics once you read the FAQ you can also email them to files@danwessonforum.com and I will post them for you.
Jody
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