Videos tagged with Rib Repair

This video details the process of relaying the rib on a vintage Remington Model 1900 side-by-side shotgun. Larry Potterfield demonstrates how to diagnose a loose rib using a rubber mallet and the 'ring test'. The repair involves carefully heating the barrels to melt old solder, removing the rib, thoroughly cleaning and preparing the metal surfaces, and then re-soldering the rib using 50/50 lead-tin solder and flux.

This video demonstrates the process of repairing a loose top rib on a side-by-side shotgun, a common issue with older firearms. It covers identifying the loose rib using an auditory test, carefully lifting the rib by melting the old solder with a torch, thorough cleaning and preparation of the surfaces, and re-soldering the rib using 50/50 solder and improvised clamping methods. The finishing steps involve removing excess solder and cleaning the joint precisely.

This guide details the advanced gunsmithing technique of soldering shotgun barrels, specifically focusing on re-fixing loose ribs. Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe explains the necessity of a full rib strip and re-fix for leaky ribs, emphasizing proper cleaning, tinning, and the use of specialized tools like iron wire, aluminum wedges, and parallels for alignment. The process requires meticulous heat management and appropriate flux selection to ensure a durable and aesthetically sound repair.