Advice and guidance on cylinder reaming

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If any of you out there are serious about getting ur .36''s reamed over groove diameter then I'd be happy to forward you the gunsmiths information that is able to do .36 cal's and has the necessary equipment. I did my research on this gun particular Smith and have heard nothing but positive reviews as he's also well known. I don't want to post his info without his consent, but I'll ask him for anyone who's interested in wanting to contact him.

Call me crazy but I would find it odd that a gunsmith would not want his contact info posted so that customers can give him some business. Unless someone is doing something illegal, dangerous or immoral in their business practices then the vast majority of businessmen actually pay for advertising. And, it would not hurt to let us know what you were quoted to get the work done.

Mizar (above) was right on target with his suggestion that if a "gunsmith" doesn't have milling equipment then run away. These might be the "gunsmiths" who typically only swap out parts made elsewhere to repair a firearm. A gunsmith with milling equipment should be able to get the precise reamer bit for $30 if they are in-fact well versed and connected to the industry that supplies such equipment. For a gunsmith with milling know-how/equipment it should be child's play to do a simple reaming job....they can do it in their sleep. Those who do not want the job either are too busy with more exciting thing to do or probably don't have the proper equipment to do "gunsmithing". This is NOT complex/complicated and it should cost $100 or less to have the service performed.
 
I'm sorry for the confusion, he never said he didn't want his infornation public. I just dont want to cross any boundaries but just posting his contact information publicly on a forum. Some people may not want their email addresses and phone numbers listed as I don't know if the ones he's contacted me on are his personal or business email address and phone number. I just don't want to step on any toes so to speak. Just respecting ones personal info. I will ask him though. I'm sure it's fine I post his name. It's mr. Charlie Hahn. Does lots of work for the black powder community. Has some really popular paper cartridges for sharps rifles and from what I've seen , researched, and been told is that his work is excellent. His info online on his personal website is not the same anymore...such as his phone number, and for that reason I did not know if he wanted his new info posted publicly. He can still be reached through his website, although posts and blog info on it hasn't been updated since 2012. And I was quoted $35 per cylinder, although I don't know if that's an overall fee for everyone. It is fair in my mind...but others may not be charged that amount due to our deal having other work and fees included. It may be his everyday set fee or it could be something he just felt was fair at the time of the deal. I just didn't want to post what I was paying and others expecting the same deal when I can't speak on behalf of his company on what he charges. Sorry if I made business transaction vague, I was just being cautious about setting false expectations on someone. I apologize to you all.
 
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I'm sorry for the confusion, he never said he didn't want his infornation public. I just dont want to cross any boundaries but just posting his contact information publicly on a forum. Some people may not want their email addresses and phone numbers listed as I don't know if the ones he's contacted me on are his personal or business email address and phone number. I just don't want to step on any toes so to speak. Just respecting ones personal info. I will ask him though. I'm sure it's fine I post his name. It's mr. Charlie Hahn. Does lots of work for the black powder community. Has some really popular paper cartridges for sharps rifles and from what I've seen , researched, and been told is that his work is excellent. His info online on his personal website is not the same anymore...such as his phone number, and for that reason I did not know if he wanted his new info posted publicly. He can still be reached through his website, although posts and blog info on it hasn't been updated since 2012.

I'm sure other folks who come across your post will be thankful.

Hahn Machine Works
 
Almost forgot...big thanks to Mr.Sharps59 for giving me the lead on Mr.Charlie Hahn. He's the one who gave me the lead on him as a gunsmith.
 
Well, I believe that you can make "egg shaped" holes. It's not that easy, but if you try HARD enough you will eventually succeed...
 
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