Gunsmithing barrel flushing question

[sixtwoeightyfour]

Question for you guys that are using a flushing system, has anybody come up with a system to use for a lathe with a very shallow drip pan that isnt suitable for a coolant system? like a homeade jury rigged drip pan or something of the sort. I know it would be a little messy buy might be worth trying if possible. Any pics would be appreciated or tell me im nuts and to keep doing it the same way I have been.

thanks,

 

[x ring accuracy]

Re: barrel flushing question

Depends on what you are doing now will determine if we think you are bonkers

 

[sixtwoeightyfour]

Re: barrel flushing question

1)in
2)out
3)clean
4)oil
5)start step one over

 

[colchester]

Re: barrel flushing question

Make a small rectangular pan that sits on top of or between the ways. Position the pan so that it catches the oil/ coolant as it comes out of the barrel. Put a drain won the pan with a tube that goes back to the coolant tank

 

[Don Black]

Re: barrel flushing question

There is a thread here that addresses flush systems with several ideas (including my own) related to your inguiry.
See if this link works for ya.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...733#Post2877733