Would anyone loan me an 11° forcing cone cutter?

[Mn Fats]

I just can't justify the $60 for a one or two time job. I would compensate shipping obviously. Cutter/bit would be returned asap. If not, I'll bite the bullet and buy one.

Thanks!

 

[Hartkopf]

Maybe check FleaBay? Or buy new and then sell it on FleaBay.

 

[Mn Fats]

Maybe check FleaBay? Or buy new and then sell it on FleaBay.

True, but I have loaned things in the past from fellow members. Also sold, loaned and shipped on my end. The community here, the gun community in general, is a trustworthy group. Paying it forward is our nature.

I'll buy one but I figured I'd ask before doing so.

Thanks!

 

[BBBBill]

I would loan you mine, but the last person I loaned it to wrecked it and I have not been able to find a replacement. Try 4D Reamer Rentals - Pistol Tools (rentals) Archives - 4D Reamer Rentals (4drentals.com)

 

[WestKentucky]

I recently watched a video where a guy did a really nice looking target crown at home using a drill and grinding stones then polished with lapping compound. Looked like a sensible setup, he had a trough for the barrel to lay in and be rotated by hand while the drill was clamped up and held in an on position by a zip tie. Rube Goldberg for sure, but sensible in thought process and what was shown was a really nice product. It was pretty enough to make me question if it was some video editing magic or not.

 

[Mn Fats]

I would loan you mine, but the last person I loaned it to wrecked it and I have not been able to find a replacement. Try 4D Reamer Rentals - Pistol Tools (rentals) Archives - 4D Reamer Rentals (4drentals.com)

I am sorry to hear that.

I recently watched a video where a guy did a really nice looking target crown at home using a drill and grinding stones then polished with lapping compound. Looked like a sensible setup, he had a trough for the barrel to lay in and be rotated by hand while the drill was clamped up and held in an on position by a zip tie. Rube Goldberg for sure, but sensible in thought process and what was shown was a really nice product. It was pretty enough to make me question if it was some video editing magic or not.

Any link to the video? I'm not brave enough to try that route as I'm looking for exactly 11° on the forcing cone but it would be interesting to see.

 

[SGW Gunsmith]

You're asking here about the forcing cone on the rear of a revolver barrel, correct? You just might be better off getting a "new" cutter from Brownell's along with the rod and handle, as that cutter needs to be pulled forward to cut. Borrowing a cutter provides no guarantee that said cutter is still sharp and will cut well for your needs.
If you buy a cutter, etc. , use it, then afterward you could sell it on one of the auction sites as a "once-used set".
It's good that there are those who are willing to help by loaning cutting tools, but sometimes that good deed might bite one in the heinnie.

 

[Mn Fats]

You're asking here about the forcing cone on the rear of a revolver barrel, correct? You just might be better off getting a "new" cutter from Brownell's along with the rod and handle, as that cutter needs to be pulled forward to cut. Borrowing a cutter provides no guarantee that said cutter is still sharp and will cut well for your needs.
If you buy a cutter, etc. , use it, then afterward you could sell it on one of the auction sites as a "once-used set".
It's good that there are those who are willing to help by loaning cutting tools, but sometimes that good deed might bite one in the heinnie.

Good reasoning. I'll go ahead and order one.