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Kid I didn't think your post was negative. Just a useful contribution telling of your experience. Thanks!
The Hosford gauge appears to be a very fine gauge, as does the Galazan and the Manson.
Best,
Mike
I am glad to be here.
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Kid, don't be so critical of the lack of information supplied to you on the old thread. The thread started on October 17 and ended on October 18. Some of us were probably off hunting and never picked up on the thread. You didn't do too bad choosing the Hosford tool. Give it a rest. So now you know we bottom feeders use the Manson tool. So buy one.
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Krakow Kid, the Hosford gauge is a great tool and you did well to purchase one. All of the information that I have relayed concerning the horizontal use of the very inexpensive Manson gauge was supplied to me by Jon Hosford. You all may find that strange, but Jon is a very nice guy and a good businessman and understands that not everyone is going to buy his tool. He taught me these tricks just to be friendly, not with the idea of selling anything. I wish him well.
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Aw hell, eightbore, I said that my post was NOT motivated by any feelings of bitterness or pissed-off-ed-ness(!)
I was just simply curious, that's IT.
I also stressed that I was indeed PLEASED with the Hosford Gauge and was grateful to those who recommended it.
Like I've said ad nauseum, here and elsewhere, the e-mail is the most misunderstood form of communication ever. I witnessed it in the corporate enviornment for 25 years + and continue to see it happen again and again. It's quite mysterious in its ability to obfuscate its own intent.
Anyway, this phenomena is apparently at work here. Please know I am in no way angry or upset, eightbore! I've always enjoyed your posts, have learned from them as well. I'd hate this misunderstanding to put some kind of hex on me in your estimation.
Peace, Brutha!
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Yeah, I found him a real pleasure to talk to and do busiiness with. Struck me as a knowledeable, down to earth guy.
I wish him well as well..and you as well, while I'm at it.
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Some days, I am more a curmudgeon than other days. Be careful if I start drinking.
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To those that have the Galazan BWT gage, from pictures, it looks to me that the bottom brass cone goes in the breech or muzzle to center the barrel and can be raised or lowered to keep this relationship in-line, correct?
Also it seems as if it does not have a ball bearing on the top, but looks as if the thin sheet metal or brass sheet has a spring under it to keep tension on the I.D. of the barrel, and you would then set the indicator stem on the rod and zero it before barrel/s were placed on it! I'm lost on this part.
Also how high are the rods?
Thanks.
Last edited by JDW; 02/26/12 12:15 PM.
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Comparative Arrows for Injuns 100
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This is my rendition of the Galazan BWT gage. I haven't finished the 16-20 ga. side yet. I have made a few modifications to the cone shape. The first one I made would not let the breech end go all the way down to center on the cone. The second one I made was good for 12 ga but not for 10 ga. The diameter of the cone was not big enough to let the 10 ga breech end bottom and center itself and when switching to a 12 ga. the diameter was to big and the 12 ga. barrels would not center without hitting the extension rib. Finally got one to work. On measuring from the muzzle, meaning breech up and muzzle centered on cone, I still find it hard to believe the top heavy end of a 10 ga does not flex or torque the rod. I came up with the idea of using a 7/8" diameter spirit level and sitting it on the breech end and watching to see the the bubble stays in the same position as the barrel is rotated from top to bottom rib.  I don't have access to a milling machine right now and am using my 20" drill press with an X Y table and it isn't fun trying to mill out the area for the spring loaded brass rod. Also to mill out a piece of 3/4" aluminum to hold the indicator mounting slot in.  Of the ones I have made, the Manson and the horizontal one, this one is the easiest to use, especailly when using a digital indicator, makes taking readings very easy. 
David
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Looks like a nice gauge. Thanks for posting the photos. I am going to try and make one myself and seeing your photos should help a lot. Is the extra thick base for stiffness? Is the base of the rod the original diameter and the upper part was turned down on a lathe? How did you attach the steel rods to the base plate?
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