How did they do that

[Bruce Day]

Parker and other quality makers did not bore their barrels from poured castings of low quality steel or iron.

[Southpaw]

Thank you. I know they had different qualities of metal for different tasks and I was using the wedges as an example. Plus I was pounding that steel with a sledge hammer and not on a gun. My understanding is that when in forging process the granular attack or crystallization could start setup and then its just time. I have heard a lot argument either way. I don't know that I am as concerned about it as much with fluid steel its the some of the older guns with damascus or twist steel, but guess those issues fail for pitting or corrosion. .

I know a lot of folks are damn the torpedo full steam ahead and have had little problems. Probably there are low odds but glad to hear your views.

[Craig Budgeon]

The Britsh use chisels in part to carve there fences, I suspect Parker would use chisels to generate the ribbons also.

[Dean Romig]

I have a couple of old tools with that triangle-B and never even wondered about it...

Thanks for the education Edgar and Russell.





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[Garth Gustafson]

I recently stumbled across the old Billings and Spencer forge when I was in town visiting Hartford Hospital. Good to know that this historic manufacturing facility has been saved and re-adapted for housing and a restaurant.

[edgarspencer]

The Firebox is a favorite. Not the best part of town but safe enough.
Hartford Hospital and I are in a first name basis.

[edgarspencer]

Billings made first class hand tools. Finger tools also.

[Garth Gustafson]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

The Firebox is a favorite. Not the best part of town but safe enough.
Hartford Hospital and I are in a first name basis.

I hope its because the Spencers have a plaque on the wall and not because you spend too much time there.

[Spin Drift]

Is Vitalloy related to Veta-Vita-Vegimens?

[David Noble]

Originally Posted by Michael Moffa

Is Vitalloy related to Veta-Vita-Vegimens?

LUCY!!!!!