[30-06 lover]

I want to have the bolt on my Savage 99 jeweled, and am wondering if you all know someone that does it? Any info and links will be a great help. Thanks!

[Float Pilot]

It is becoming pretty hard to find a gunsmith who will take the time.

You could send your bolt to the Custom Jewel Shop:: See first link. I have done it on a Mauser bolt and it took some time. I just tried it on a Ruger M-77 Bolt and for some reason my stuff did not work so well on stainless steel. Go figure..

http://www.customjewelshop.com/guns.html

http://www.mausercentral.com/jeweling.htm

http://www.angelfire.com/sports/customjewelshop/page.html

http://www.rebelgunrefinishing.com/831755.html

[smullen]

I've read this ""Jeweled" several times, but what exactly is it and what is gained by it???

Specifically relating to Rifle Bolts and Triggers... I gather its for more than just looks, but I've not read that...

[Avenger29]

It's for looks, as far as I know.

[Ash]

Ah, come on, don't you realize it is for proper lubricant retention???

That is the reason for doing it, among others. At least, that is the justification for doing it. In reality, it is for looks - regardless of what folks might say.

Ash

[Float Pilot]

1. Looks neat.
2. Makes it harder to see rub marks from cycling the action.
3. Retains surface oil in an even distribution, just like using cat wiskers on the inside of an aircraft engine cylinder.
4. Helps gunsmiths pay the mortgage,

[hankdatank1362]

Is there any way for DIY jeweling/engine turning? Maybe with a *gasp* Dremel? What kind of attatchments do I need, and polishing compound?


I've asked this question here before, with a total of zero responses. It's nice to see some interest here.

[jayofthejungle1985]

heres a good thread for DIY...ive done several, they are easy, and you can make different designs...

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132569


heres a couple different examples

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z50/jayofthejungle1985/jewel_1022.jpg



http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z50/jayofthejungle1985/2.jpg


http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z50/jayofthejungle1985/IMG_1705.jpg

[sniper5]

Yeah, It's not rocket science. I've played around with it in my shop on some metal projects but never been motivated to do it with a firearm. Generally not that interested in doing it on anything I own.

I think Brownells does/used to sell the polishing tools although it's not that hard to improvise one. I used a steel pin with the end polished and some coarse lapping compound. But I was doing a flat project. I've hear of steel brushes, wood dowels with sandpaper, bolts with steel wool, etc. Use a drill press and improvise a jig that will allow for repeatable overlapping of the polishing marks. Experiment to see what you like. Just clamp the rod/tool in the drill press, put some compound on the tip and lower it onto the work until you get a circular polish, then move your jig one increment and do it again, once the row is done go to the next row. Go slow and do it over, and over, and over, and. . . BORING! And time consuming. The smaller the swirls, the more intricat e the detail, and the longer it takes. I can see why gunsmiths try to avoid it. Huge PITA.

[Float Pilot]

Even the hard white pencil erasers work with course grit compound. I have chucked up more than a few of the kids short pencils just to see if it worked.

[woof]

When I read the title, where can I get my bolt jeweled, I thought for sure there would be at least one wry comment regarding the world's oldest profession. :evil:

[jrfoxx]

I like jeweled bolts too. They do look really nice on the right rifle. My inherited Win Model 70 XTR has one.Very nice looking. Depending on the cost, it's somethig I'd be willing to pay to have done on a couple others, but something tells me I'll consider it too pricey.

[30-06 lover]

I don't mind people having a discussion about jeweling, but to hijack a thead 11 to one is insane. I am only looking for referals from users about someone who has had it done. If you have nothing to add to that, please refrain from posting in this thread.

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

1. Looks neat.
2. Makes it harder to see rub marks from cycling the action.
3. Retains surface oil in an even distribution, just like using cat wiskers on the inside of an aircraft engine cylinder.
4. Helps gunsmiths pay the mortgage,

Sounds good - learn something new every day. Hmmm, "I want my bolt jeweled" - Is that a euphemism for something you get done in the red light district in Amsterdam? :)

[Ash]

30-06, your answer was given. There are links to smiths who provide the service, as well as information about doing it yourself. Don't complain, your request was granted very early. If you got your feelings hurt by the discussion, it was not intended I'm sure.

Ash