Re: testing barrels by tapping them for ringing tones Archived Message
Posted by Ed Blake on September 2, 2008, 7:37 pm, in reply to "Re: testing barrels by tapping them for ringing tones "
"Ringing" the barrels is only the first step. I've had barrels that had leaky ribs that rang fine. The ring should sound like a chime. If it chatters or sounds dull, you may have a problem. Sometimes the extractor will cause an off-sounding note and you may mistake that for a bad rib. You also need to examine the rib closely; really get down on it and look for pinholes and corrosion. A magnifying glass comes in handy for this. Good luck.
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