Buddy of mine bought a milling machine. Asked for projects a few months back, so I sent him my speedloader for my T/C .54 cal muzzle loader. Turned out pretty good. The original is on the left, his copy is on the right.

Andy, for me, the coolest thing about having old machinist friends is that projects like this will always leave a small feel good moment in your hand and a glimmer in your eye every time you put them to there intended use.

Nice project....Great end results...Can't ask for more than that !

Looks like the new, exceeds the old, DF......nice.

BB, I have two machinist friends and one in particular is exceptionally good with intricate parts.
I know what you mean....if you can think it, he can build it.

The weak point of the original design is where it connects the aluminum end caps to the wood barrel. (Note my poor epoxy job to get it through the last season.)

I asked Mitch to thread an aluminum barrel, and then attach end caps to it. If I ever buy another ML, I'll have to get a new bottom piece built, but it should work just fine for years to come.

Tried it out today when the boys and I went shooting. 7 shots in a minute, and I wasn't trying to move fast. Yeah, it works pretty well.

Anything wood, or household electrical, piece of cake. Metal working like this is beyond my skillset.