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Obviously to many of you who have put up with my many, MANY questions about these rifles, they have become something of a passion of mine. I find it curious though that throughout the many websites and books I have read covering these rifles I have never once seen a photo of the apparatus used to machine the bracket to the pads. HAS anyone on this board ever seen photos of this device? Does anyone have a photo of it they'd be willing to post?
It's called a milling machine with the appropriately shaped cutters for the rear pad and bracket. A shell-mill cutter for the front mounting pad and a pillar drill mounted end mill for the front mounting on the bracket. All set up in jigs and away you go.................. But there was a little more to it than that...........
Wasn't the machine an old lathe bed to which H&H added the needed milling equipment?
You're dead right JM. One day I'll tell the whole process from start to end. Maybe it's time to revamp the sniper book as me and Roger have discussed several times
Yes! The original was awesome, but it would be even better if it were in more detail, larger, had color photos where available, and combined your books on the No4T and No32... Something along the lines of the Collector Grade series. I am sure that it would well, as there is so much more interest in the topic as compared with the 80/90's. Put me down for one. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Laidler
Well I for one would love to see a second edition! You could add in all those things which people 'helpfully' pointed out after reading the first one - on the basis that they now knew what was in the book plus what they knew before! And then when the 2nd ed comes out the same process could take place. ;)
Seriously though - the internet has allowed so much sharing of information (and simply bringing together like minds) between those people who genuinely love and know all about enfields - in particular snipers. Bring on An Armourers Perspective Part II. (in association with DRP productions).
Peter,
As we discussed the other day. I'm free from 1/7/12 onwards!!
DRP.
Let's re-do it then....................... You heard it here first lads!
You're on!
ATB
Do any pictures or info regarding the lathe/ Miller exist ?
July 1st eh? Did you choose the date for its particular relevance or was it just one of those coincidence thingies?
Does that mean you might be joining us for the odd Bisley fair then Rog?
Simon.
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Originally Posted by Roger Payne
Hi Simon,
I just agreed with my partners that it would be a good mutual compromise for me to work up until the end of June. I suppose, as I'll then have no other gainful income (other than my pittance of a pension) I'll be forced to do some more shows.....!
ATB
Add to that the even lesser pittance from our combined royalties from No4Tbook sales
You pair are breaking my heart.
Ok, I'll buy two if it will help... ;)
Peter and Roger
May I be a bit controversial and suggest that you publish your next book electronically, perhaps via iBooks.
Cutting out the Printers, might enable you to earn higher Royalties to supplement your megre Pensions.
Might be a bit harder though to get a signed copy.:yikes:
Cheers
Paul
;);)......Thanks guys. Of course, I won't be able to afford to be proud anymore, so all money raising suggestions gratefully received............
ATB
Oh course, he will be celebrating Canada Day!Quote:
Originally Posted by Simon
I'm happy with an e-book, also
As I understand it, the first person BUYS the E-book and send it to his pals................. Is this correct? I bet my computer literate son and his pals would have this little wheeze/scam worked out in seconds..................
Print is king, I would rather stare at a picture in a book for an hour than squint at a computer screen for ten min..
Peter, Roger I will buy 5.
I'll stock 'em till I die.