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Craftsmanship => Gun Building and Repair => Topic started by: 509thsfs on March 27, 2015, 08:52:27 PM

Title: Gettin There
Post by: 509thsfs on March 27, 2015, 08:52:27 PM: Getting there. LOT of mistakes made, but this is my 1st and learning one. About 60% done with a lot of work yet to do. Bedford in .45 cal

(http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww187/USAF-SP/flintlock%20build/75%20percent_zpsyd9k6mqx.jpg) (http://http)
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: rollingb on March 27, 2015, 11:11:14 PM: Looks like you're coming along just fine. :)
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Post by: 4-Liberty on March 28, 2015, 12:18:54 AM: Looking Good! I like that device device that's supporting the barrel! I'm just using a small tool box.
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Post by: Roaddog on March 28, 2015, 08:07:17 AM: That's coming along very nice.
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: 509thsfs on March 28, 2015, 08:31:32 AM: Liberty, I made that out of scrap wood I had laying around and a length of dowel rod. Got the idea from a video I watched. Definitely is handy. Especially being adjustable for height. I may modify it some and add a wider base. Tips over every once in a while. But for the most part it is a big help. So is the workmate. They don't make it anymore, but I did find one, like new, on ebay.
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: 509thsfs on April 10, 2015, 11:53:37 PM: Patch box is in. Some final tweeking will be done when the final finishing of the stock is done

(http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww187/USAF-SP/flintlock%20build/patch3_zpsfxxe1rgx.jpg)
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Post by: 4-Liberty on April 11, 2015, 01:09:24 AM: Looking good!
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Post by: 509thsfs on April 19, 2015, 07:39:46 PM: A couple of the inlays done. Went with a pre engraved eagle for the cheek rest. An eagle in an oval is common on Bedford from what I have found so went with it (even if a cheap pre done one).

(http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww187/USAF-SP/flintlock%20build/inlay%20cheek2_zpshkd5mu83.jpg) (http://http)

Next I plan on putting small hunters stars over the barrel pins. The stars will be drilled so the pins can pass thru. These were the smallest I could find so going with them.

(http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww187/USAF-SP/flintlock%20build/inlay3b_zps4cyj3ttz.jpg) (http://http)
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: Roaddog on April 20, 2015, 06:41:02 AM: Dang that's lookn nice.
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: 509thsfs on April 20, 2015, 10:14:16 PM: Now, just have to duplicate this 5 more times (at an hour and a half a pop).

(http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww187/USAF-SP/flintlock%20build/inlay%20star1_zpsigypxjbp.jpg) (http://http)
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Post by: rollingb on April 21, 2015, 12:14:06 AM: LOOKIN' GOOD!!!!!!!!!! :rt th
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Post by: sse on May 14, 2015, 05:27:11 PM: That's very nice...
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Post by: snake eyes on May 14, 2015, 08:32:16 PM: Lookin good!!!! :shake [/color]
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Post by: hawkthrower on May 16, 2015, 09:12:01 AM: nice work!
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: 509thsfs on July 05, 2015, 07:32:43 PM: Well, making some more progress. Finally ready to stain. Got 1st application on. Will do a 2nd application in hopes of darkening it a bit more. Will do some sealing in the barrel channel, under butt plate, etc... After that I will start the finish.

I still have to build my browning box so I can brown the barrel. After that, put it all back together and head to the range.
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Post by: ehvhram on July 05, 2015, 10:32:26 PM: Looks great , I really like the inlays.
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: 509thsfs on July 06, 2015, 08:52:05 PM: Got the color I wanted. Also got the barrel channel and under butt plate wood sealed. Will start applying finish tomorrow.
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: 509thsfs on July 11, 2015, 06:09:58 PM: Finally started browning the barrel. Making good progress. Built myself what I call a "sweat box". working great. I'll build a better one in the future, but this one is working for now and doing the job...for cheap.
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: Hank in WV on July 11, 2015, 06:49:06 PM: I wouldn't think you'd need a sweat box in Harrisburg in the summer. Ought to be plenty of humidity in the summer. I know there is out past you at Dixons.
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: 509thsfs on July 11, 2015, 06:55:30 PM: Well this way I can keep the rest of the house comfortable while this is in the workshop. And yea it's humid outside. Cutting grass and hauling two trailer loads of mulch this morning left me soaked in sweat. But now in the comfort of the A/C working on the rifle.

I'll be at Dixons for the fair later this month
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: 509thsfs on July 12, 2015, 12:29:19 PM: Well, looked everything over this morning and decided "one more time". One more time for the barrel in the sweat box and browning will be done. Will just have to neutralize it. Also, one more finish coat on the stock. Then I'll let everything sit for a week and do final assembly on the weekend.
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Post by: rollingb on July 12, 2015, 12:55:09 PM: Sure lookin' good!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Gettin There (done!)
Post by: 509thsfs on July 16, 2015, 08:22:42 PM: 1st build attempt. Bedford Co. in 45 cal from TOW Kit

Finally finished it up and put it all back together. Been a long haul (started in Feb). First build and was a learning experience. Lot of little mistakes and flaws on it, but came out ok. One I get it dialed in at the range it should be a nice handy little early muzzleloader deer season rifle. Have to admit, really like the feel of the Bedford.

Next...another in 50 cal this time
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: Roaddog on July 17, 2015, 07:23:37 AM: Well,I think ya did a dang good job on that gun.
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: TurkeyCreek on July 17, 2015, 10:24:57 AM: Looks like you did a really nice job on it! If you're like me, probably most or all of those little mistakes you mentioned will only be seen by you. Looking forward to hearing how she shoots and to seeing your next build.
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Post by: Hanshi on July 18, 2015, 02:14:16 PM: That's a great looking rifle!
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Post by: wattlebuster on July 18, 2015, 05:18:19 PM: Looks real sharp too me. Good job
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: 509thsfs on July 19, 2015, 05:40:34 PM: Well, she works. No parts went flying off. Shoots decent at 25 yds for test fire. Started at 70 gr 3f and worked up to 100 gr 3f in 10 gr increments for test. Nest time will see what she does at 50 yds. Lock and trigger still need a little tweeking, but not much. Also got lucky, only shoots one inch to the right. Will drift the sights after more load testing.
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: 509thsfs on July 19, 2015, 07:36:41 PM: The wife made a short video without me knowing. but it came out pretty cool. ---> YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGrO1Rs9hnc&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: Gettin There
Post by: Riley/MN on July 19, 2015, 10:25:20 PM