1) We start with 2 blocks of UHMW, a self-lubricating type of plastic.

2) We then cut the blocks down to the proper width and cut the proper taper to match the guide tracks inside the charge chamber.

3) Check out the difference between the new guide and the old factory guides!

4) We cut the center channel out to fit over the guide bars on the ram.

5) Guide with completed channel.

6) Now we knock the old iron guides off.

7) Now we clamp the guides to the ram so we can start our holes in the correct.

8) Clamping the guides.

9) Here we drill our pilot hole all the way through.

10) From there we flip the guide over and drill the hole with our Forstner bit.

11) Drilling with the Forstner bit.

12) Now for the ½” hole.

13) The new guide is bolted to the ram. Notice that it goes the full length whereas the factory uses two separate guides. This means more surface area and less cutting into the guide tracks for smoother operation along with the self-lubricating properties of the UHWM.

14) After that we grind off any sharp edges for a better fit.

15) The finished ram with new guides.