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Hello Folks,
Anyone have time in their schedule to re-lay the top rib on a 26" Remington 1894? It's 60% attached along the right barrel, and 40% attached along the left. I do not need it cleaned up after, or refinished, just relaid nice and tight. I've done shorter spans, but do not feel qualified to take on essentially the whole rib.
Send a PM if you've got time in your schedule to fit it in, and what size budget is needed. At this time, the barrel is in the white.
Thanks.

Took the plunge. Would have liked to trust someone else with it, but I'll learn something I'm sure.

Top rib came off quite easily; seemed to only be attach at a couple of points. Bottom rib needs a little work 6" from the muzzle and forward. My assumption is that I should fix that before laying the top.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Le_T3fmTGKbSDIKd_V97dhYauJ97eXYw/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vorWNdespCtKUoH3-Sa7uijLZMFOXgo9/view?usp=sharing

I do top and bottom together, others may approach it differently. The Bill Nittler video/book goes over his process. Mine is similar. He uses a modified torch to heat from the inside. I made some soldering coppers lathe turned and fit to a handle. I heat the coppers with an Oxy acetylene torch. Works well. I will say re-laying ribs is not my favorite job.

Thanks Steve. I think I'll fix that little bit on the bottom first. I like your process, but am not set up that well, and don't have the same level of experience.

First of all BG, way to get in there and make something happen. I have been wanting to tackle this as well and may be willing to work with you on some tooling if you are open.

Steve can you either post or email me some pics of your heater. I have a lathe and may be able to fab a set that could be shared.

Thanks and can't wait to monitor progress.

Travis

Two sets, top set slightly farther apart and close to bore diameter. Bottom set for the muzzles, nearly touch and just under .690" to pass through any chokes you may encounter. These built for 12ga. but the coppers are 1/4" 20 tpi and you can put on different sizes for different gauges. Super easy to make and keeps the flame away from the rosin flux. I'll post pics of the jogs for the ribs later.

Many thanks Steve.

How long does it take you to come up to initial temp?

I am assuming you have a flame spreader on your torch in order to distribute the heat evenly to both rods?

Thanks again.

50/50 solder melts pretty low, it is touch and feel for me, if you get it too hot things start smoking etc. You will know quick. O/A is very hot so it does not take long.

BG I am going to work on this and will share with you as I go if you like.


Travis

Yes please. Thank you.