The life of an 1858 repro

[arcticap]

It took me multiple attempts to obtain Google search results on the subject of applying used motor oil to wood.
It can be controversial depending on the purpose and the how and where it's being applied, whether for exterior or craft uses, as a stain, preservative, insect repellent etc....
It can be mixed with diesel, roof sealant or other ingredients which has even been given nicknames such as "Maine Stain."
There seems to be positive and negative aspects to it, and polarized opinions.
It can look good, but I also noted comments that it can produce an odor for a variable length of time depending on the mixture and conditions, and can also sweat with higher temperature.
Some simply object because used motor oil is carcinogenic and contains more heavy metals than fresh motor oil.

These were the search terms that I Googled:

Used motor oil to preserve wood
Engine oil as wood stain preservative
Used motor oil heavy metals

 

[Suon]

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That is the reason I like this system:

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Article http://www.targetshooter.co.uk/?p=3220 . Westlake http://www.westlakeengineering.com/products/ .

I contacted Howell Arms if they could make such cylinder (with back plate and firing pins) for Ruger Old Army. Minimum is 50...

http://anvilconversions.co.uk/index_files/Page561.htm

 

[woodnbow]

It took me multiple attempts to obtain Google search results on the subject of applying used motor oil to wood.
It can be controversial depending on the purpose and the how and where it's being applied, whether for exterior or craft uses, as a stain, preservative, insect repellent etc....
It can be mixed with diesel, roof sealant or other ingredients which has even been given nicknames such as "Maine Stain."
There seems to be positive and negative aspects to it, and polarized opinions.
It can look good, but I also noted comments that it can produce an odor for a variable length of time depending on the mixture and conditions, and can also sweat with higher temperature.
Some simply object because used motor oil is carcinogenic and contains more heavy metals than fresh motor oil.

These were the search terms that I Googled:

Used motor oil to preserve wood
Engine oil as wood stain preservative
Used motor oil heavy metals

Seems like a lot of trouble... a little bit of time experimenting with leather dyes or wood finishing dyes or stains and you should be able to create any color or effect.

 

[paul harm]

Back in the 70s or 80s, don't remember now, someone came out with nipples with holes in the sides. I believe they were called hot shots or something like that. If you have a cap on all the nipples, I don't see how they would contribute to chain fires. The cylinder next to the one being fired has a cap covering the nipple.

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

You're right, they were called Hot Shot nipples, I replaced the factory nipples in my Walker with them. Stopped a few problems right off.

 

[dave951]

Well let's talk about accuracy for a bit. On most modern repops, the cylinders are bored smaller than the barrel meaning your bullet is swaged under the proper size when you load. Also, the indexing isn't always exactly right meaning either each chamber isn't EXACTLY lined up with the forcing cone/barrel. Finally the barrel isn't the best twist rate. We have a couple guys in the N-SSA who work these over and you'd be amazed what the worked over guns can do. I've seen 1in groups at 25yds from worked over revolvers quite often. That was from a bench, but you get the idea.