I have done a couple Krags and I definitely like your rivet method. I had a broken ring but found a NOS guard and had to sweat the the pommel off and then re-braze it, after removing the old guard, and re-pinning the new guard. It was a lot of work but it is rewarding fixing them. If I ever have another broken ring I might try this method instead much less invasive.
Thanks for the excellent educational work. You did a fantastic job, as in your other works. Can you tell me how many times you patinated the crosspiece with hydroxide, which is 3%?lp
You missed (showing?) a step while riveting. Before you start peening the end over you need to 'upset' the rivet, this is done using a block of metal with a hole the same diameter as the rivet stem. You support the head of the rivet, place the block over the stem and tap with a hammer to ensure that all the layers you are riveting are pushed tightly together, if they are springy then a clamp may be needed to keep them together while you peen over the rivet to form the second head.
Having it blued rather than bright makes it look like a Garand bayonet. I have one of those in the bright to go with my Krag. Now I just need to get a prairie belt to hand the scabbard of it.
I love that you intentionally pitted the bayonet ring lol. That's the kind of attention to detail that makes this channel great.
I enjoy your very thoughtful and detailed approach to your various projects. Would love to see more bayonet work.
Thank you. I have a back log of bayonet and knife projects right now, with one video going out in the next few weeks.
I have done a couple Krags and I definitely like your rivet method. I had a broken ring but found a NOS guard and had to sweat the the pommel off and then re-braze it, after removing the old guard, and re-pinning the new guard. It was a lot of work but it is rewarding fixing them. If I ever have another broken ring I might try this method instead much less invasive.
VERY impressive. Especially your attention to retaining the patina. Thank you for sharing !
I think it looks great! You saved it!
Good job.Always enjoy your videos.Thanks!
As always, really good skills ! Awesome job at saving this bayonet
Function over form Amen
Thanks for the excellent educational work. You did a fantastic job, as in your other works. Can you tell me how many times you patinated the crosspiece with hydroxide, which is 3%?lp
Yes, 3% and I applied it a dozen or so times during the course of a few hours, then left it for at least a week
Great work
Great job
I truly like this video, very well done.
Good work on this one.
You missed (showing?) a step while riveting. Before you start peening the end over you need to 'upset' the rivet, this is done using a block of metal with a hole the same diameter as the rivet stem. You support the head of the rivet, place the block over the stem and tap with a hammer to ensure that all the layers you are riveting are pushed tightly together, if they are springy then a clamp may be needed to keep them together while you peen over the rivet to form the second head.
Having it blued rather than bright makes it look like a Garand bayonet. I have one of those in the bright to go with my Krag. Now I just need to get a prairie belt to hand the scabbard of it.
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'Promo SM' 👀
good work!!