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Pahoo · September 5, 2011, 05:22 PM

I do a bit of work with building and refurbishing older wooden ramrods. On the older ones, that were even marked to show the load, they were made with a scratch from a knife. On the metal ones, a sharpie is fine if you can see it. For range work, I have two very good rods made by TC and Traditions. These and some field rods, I mark with tape wire markers, that are numbered. The tape sticks fairly well for a time. I have noticed some older wooden rods that have been marked with the Sharpie. On your in-line, you could cover up the old marks with Aluma-Black from Birchwood casey or equal. You could also remark with a white paint stick. On replacement rods and components, I'd look at Dixie Gun Works but there are others as well.

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September 5, 2011, 05:22 PM	#3
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	More ways than one to skin this cat. I do a bit of work with building and refurbishing older wooden ramrods. On the older ones, that were even marked to show the load, they were made with a scratch from a knife. On the metal ones, a sharpie is fine if you can see it. For range work, I have two very good rods made by TC and Traditions. These and some field rods, I mark with tape wire markers, that are numbered. The tape sticks fairly well for a time. I have noticed some older wooden rods that have been marked with the Sharpie. On your in-line, you could cover up the old marks with Aluma-Black from Birchwood casey or equal. You could also remark with a white paint stick. On replacement rods and components, I'd look at Dixie Gun Works but there are others as well. Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.