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I know a guy:

Stan Ware taught me to use a 1/4" Cratex rod (blue). I do them in the mill vise with a 1/4" R8 collet to hold the Cratex rod (wrapped with tape). The Cratex part number is Q046 XF. The 'XF' denoting extra fine.

If you have a drill press, you can make a couple of wooden v-blocks to hold the bolt in place and advance it manually. A stop for limiting the down travel is nice but the Cratex is pretty forgiving, provided you don't lean on it too hard. Just let it do the work. Lightly......

Good shootin' -Al

Ship it with UPS insured for $1000. They maintain a chain of custody and it's extremely rare when they lose it.

The chain of custody is automatic when insured value is 1000.00 and above? What does that insurance value cost?

I'll pass per my post above.

$10-$15 more for that amount of insurance.

Hello all, Have any of you had problems with Mr. Baldwin?
I sent a Bolt back in April 2023 and after he said he received it i have had no word and he does not answer my emails.
I fear my bolt is gone along with the $160. i sent with it.
After doing some research i have found out he does not do most of the work, he farms it out to other craftsmen.
If i had known that up front i would not have enlisted his services.

Dave

Dave,

That is news to me.

Skip did all of my bolts personally and had them back to me pronto.

Sorry to hear of your plight….hope it gets resolved satisfactorily and you get your bolt back soon.

Leftybolt

OP, your bolt looks very good. I once had a "custom jeweled" bolt. Looked like bloody hell. Never again.

I will often have the extractor nitre blued. They come out looking bluish or purplish in hue and quite nice.

I hope so also. I have looked online for e replacement just in case i have to get another bolt. $$$
Dave

Hello all, I received my Bolt back. Mr. Baldwin explained why it took so long.
looks better than expected.
Dave

cost for 1000.00 insurance has gone up to 20.00 just sent mine off today

Skip is the man. Excellent work. Very affordable.

I bought a Ruger #1 from a guy on another forum in March. A NIB rifle in a fairly rare caliber. The seller sent tracking info and we watched and watched. I advised I was patient and we agreed to wait a bit longer. After three weeks tracking still showed it at his post office. It wasn't. He decided to send me a refund and pursue the claim process. His first attempt was rejected. He provided more info (like a copy of my cashed check). They said they needed more time. He waited, contacted, waited... Three weeks ago the rifle landed at my FFL. Tracking showed it as non-delivered. I sent the seller another check. My faith in the USPS was lost.

This is great. Going through my list now. Thanks.

That's very nice, tight work.

I've always done my own.

MM

I just got mine back this past Tuesday, CZ550 bolt, extractor, and follower done in one week from day I mailed it to the day I received it back, wow, and looks great and he polished everything so it cycles so much smoother. going to send 2 more to him

Maybe I missed it, but whi did your work?

Cost?

MM

Baldwin Bolt Jeweling, cost: bolt 55.00, extractor 10.00 and the mag follower 15.00 and return shipping 10.00 total 90.00

Another vote for Baldwin, he's done 6 or 7 for me and they all turned out fantastic including shotgun bolts.