Centre Tube... No. 5 vs No. 36

[paul the grenade]

fantastic pics colin.:tinysmile_fatgrin_t
do you have any more showing grenade casting or manufacture?
cheers, Paul.

 

[Fragman]

Hi Paul, I might have a couple:flute:. Any part of the process in particular you're interested in? Cheers Colin

 

[paul the grenade]

No. Any part will be interesting to see.
Cheers, paul.

 

[Fragman]

Hi, Attached is four photos of the casting process (arguably the most interesting part of the process). I also included an image of the inserts being screwed in, as I'd been meaning to add it to the posting on insert tools. Cheers Colin

 

[staples57]

Terrific pics! Thanks Colin.
I've never seen pics like those of the casting and manufacturing process.
...for some reason, they just don't make it over to this side of the pond

Any additional pics you want to post would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Brad

Hi, Attached is four photos of the casting process (arguably the most interesting part of the process). I also included an image of the inserts being screwed in, as I'd been meaning to add it to the posting on insert tools. Cheers Colin

 

[paul the grenade]

heres a bit more technical info on the fitting of the centre tubes.
Paul.

 

[staples57]

Thanks Paul, great info!
It always amazes me to see just how much information is available on BOCN. VERY knowledgeable members, thanks to everyone.

Maybe the forum members can help me one more time?
What lever would be the correct one for this No. 5? I want to try and find the most historically accurate lever if possible.

Cheers, Brad.

 

[Darrol]

hi.for an early no5 it would be the flat sided lever.
regards Darrol.