Custom bolt knobs....installed

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  • Ritten

    SSST Mad Scientist
    Dec 8, 2007
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    Thibodaux, Louisiana
    Turned down a bolt today and made a custom knob for it this morning. The knob is just a little longer than say a Badger Ordinance, but for my hands it works well when cycling the bolt fast. I will be doing these for $85 installed on 700 bolts.

    Turning down the factory 700 knob...
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    Threading the handle...
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    Making the knob out of 6061 aluminum...
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    Hollowing out the knob for weight savings...
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    The finished assembly after some flutes and a bit of blue loc-tite...
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    Duracoating will come once I have a few things ready to paint.
     
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