Nipple threads

[Life Member]

I bought a 1800's percussion rifle. The nipple threads are gone. How would you fix that.

 

[Sigblitz]

I have nothing to add. I only looked because it said nipple threads.

 

[Wabatuckian]

I bought a 1800's percussion rifle. The nipple threads are gone. How would you fix that.

Hello,

Go to Dixie Gun Works Track of the Wolf (https://www.trackofthewolf.com/list/item.aspx/64/3). They should have nipples with oversized threads. Order a couple and the appropriate sized drill and tap.

Just go slow and do it right. Use plenty of lubricant (some use syrup; I use engine assembly lube with ZDDP.)

Please show it off when you get it fixed!

Edited: I could be blind, but I didn't see 'em at DGW any longer.

 

[printcraft]

I have nothing to add. I only looked because it said nipple threads.

These threads never last!!

 

[Max Volume]

Somehow I expected to see printcraft's picture in with a nipple thread.

 

[Wabatuckian]

There's a reason some have taken to calling these "cones."

 

[printcraft]

Somehow I expected to see printcraft's picture in with a nipple thread.

Free the nipple!

 

[dieselrealtor]

You will have to close the thread, think of a new headline & restart it in a few weeks.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Hello,

Go to Dixie Gun Works Track of the Wolf (https://www.trackofthewolf.com/list/item.aspx/64/3). They should have nipples with oversized threads. Order a couple and the appropriate sized drill and tap.

Just go slow and do it right. Use plenty of lubricant (some use syrup; I use engine assembly lube with ZDDP.)

Please show it off when you get it fixed!

Edited: I could be blind, but I didn't see 'em at DGW any longer.

I don't think you're blind. They used to be at MBS also and I couldn't find them.

 

[printcraft]

You will have to close the thread, think of a new headline & restart it in a few weeks.

Any publicity is good publicity…

 

[Jaybird1980]

You will have to close the thread, think of a new headline & restart it in a few weeks.

Luckily he got the correct info in post #3.

 

[Max Volume]

Links from a search.
https://www.google.com/url?esrc=s&q...IQFnoECAoQAg&usg=AOvVaw0fKc3FpG4QMDsV83xfMOl7
Repair of nipple threads in drum | The Muzzleloading Forum​

www.muzzleloadingforum.com › Firearms › Percussion Rifles
Jan 1, 2019 · While helicoils are used in many applications to repair stripped out threads, I would not recommend a helicoil repair to repair damaged threads ...
Stripped threads | The Muzzleloading Forum
Repair of nipple threads in drum | Page 2 - The Muzzleloading Forum
Stripped threads in Lyman? - The Muzzleloading Forum
Advice on CVA nipple threads striped | The Muzzleloading Forum

 

[Life Member]

Links from a search.​

https://www.google.com/url?esrc=s&q...IQFnoECAoQAg&usg=AOvVaw0fKc3FpG4QMDsV83xfMOl7​

Repair of nipple threads in drum | The Muzzleloading Forum​

www.muzzleloadingforum.com › Firearms › Percussion Rifles
Jan 1, 2019 · While helicoils are used in many applications to repair stripped out threads, I would not recommend a helicoil repair to repair damaged threads ...
Stripped threads | The Muzzleloading Forum
Repair of nipple threads in drum | Page 2 - The Muzzleloading Forum
Stripped threads in Lyman? - The Muzzleloading Forum
Advice on CVA nipple threads striped | The Muzzleloading Forum

Thank you sir. I'm glad i didn't have a pair of them things to fix

 

[Lpherr]

If you cut the nipple threads on a lathe...

would that be considered a titty twister?

 

[BigRed]

I suspect threading nipples would hurt more than piercing them.

 

[Lpherr]

I suspect threading nipples would hurt more than piercing them.

Do they even make threaded tassels?

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Here we go... IBTL.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Somehow I expected to see printcraft's picture in with a nipple thread.

But he would have to update his profile pic. Please don't encourage him...

 

[1775usmarine]

Are we talking left or right handed threaded nipples. I think it makes a huge difference when doing the helicopter.

 

[cosermann]

Just to clarify, for some, . . .