Post by: RobD on March 24, 2013, 05:48:20 PM
(http://www.trackofthewolf.com/imgPart/flush-flint_0.jpg)
Post by: rollingb on March 24, 2013, 07:08:04 PM
Quote from: "rfd"
anyone use this touch hole method of cleaning out a flinter barrel?
(http://www.trackofthewolf.com/imgPart/flush-flint_0.jpg)
I've got one around here somewhere,.... never could get it to work without leaking.
Post by: Hank in WV on March 24, 2013, 09:40:51 PM
Post by: rollingb on March 24, 2013, 10:43:54 PM
Quote from: "Hank in WV"
Been using it for years and have had very good luck with it.Maybe I just got a bad one.
Post by: No Rod on March 25, 2013, 01:30:10 AM
Quote from: "rollingb"
Quote from: "Hank in WV"Been using it for years and have had very good luck with it.Maybe I just got a bad one.
It couldn't be operator error... no way! lol
Post by: rollingb on March 25, 2013, 01:37:02 AM
Quote from: "No Rod"
Quote from: "rollingb"Quote from: "Hank in WV"Been using it for years and have had very good luck with it.Maybe I just got a bad one. :laffing
I bought it "used", so it might be "sprung" or something.
Post by: Hank in WV on March 25, 2013, 04:44:05 AM
Post by: RobD on March 25, 2013, 05:40:43 AM
Post by: rollingb on March 25, 2013, 03:00:04 PM
Quote from: "Hank in WV"
Is the "o" ring in good shape. It must be flexible and no cracks. Make sure it is square against the barrel also.
If I remember right,... that was the problem I was having, which caused it to leak. :shock:
Post by: Two Steps on March 25, 2013, 03:29:01 PM
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The previous owner might have tried tightening it up with Vise-Grips, or something.You mean you shouldn't ? :lol:
Post by: rollingb on March 25, 2013, 03:31:56 PM
Quote from: "Two Steps"
I don't think so.QuoteThe previous owner might have tried tightening it up with Vise-Grips, or something.You mean you shouldn't ? :lol:
Post by: Eric Krewson on March 25, 2013, 04:56:44 PM
Post by: Sir Michael on March 25, 2013, 05:23:00 PM
Post by: RobD on March 25, 2013, 05:25:43 PM
Quote from: "Sir Michael"
I've got one but the wood on the opposite side of the stock prevents it from setting square over the touch hole. I just use a toothpick and wrap the breach with a rag to control the outflow of cleaning solution.
good point ... that would most likely be a problem with my pedersoli kentucky.
Post by: Hank in WV on March 25, 2013, 09:35:24 PM
Quote from: "Sir Michael"
I've got one but the wood on the opposite side of the stock prevents it from setting square over the touch hole. I just use a toothpick and wrap the breach with a rag to control the outflow of cleaning solution.
Sir Michael, I had the same problem on one of my rifles. Try filing some of the brass off opposite the touchhole side to allow it to sit down over the barrel a little lower.
Post by: wattlebuster on March 29, 2013, 08:01:01 PM
Post by: Stormrider51 on April 01, 2013, 12:15:24 AM
Storm
Post by: Sir Michael on April 01, 2013, 03:20:21 PM
Post by: Buzzard on April 01, 2013, 04:17:55 PM
Post by: RobD on April 01, 2013, 04:46:07 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/ldzJ1HR.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/d8C99QU.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/sTAkpMK.jpg)
perhaps the clamp can be modified, extended on the foot side to allow a more secure purchase on the lock plate (with maybe a bit of stiff leather padding?) ...
(http://i.imgur.com/G7UmOBJ.jpg)
Post by: Hank in WV on April 01, 2013, 05:20:28 PM
rfd, I don't think one of these will work for you because of the screw slot across the face of the vent. Looks like a leaker for sure.
Post by: RobD on April 01, 2013, 05:31:21 PM
Quote from: "Hank in WV"
... rfd, I don't think one of these will work for you because of the screw slot across the face of the vent. Looks like a leaker for sure.
didn't focus on that - yer right hank!
if the screw slot was parallel to the barrel and the "O" ring more than covered the touch hole insert, it would work.
Post by: Sir Michael on April 02, 2013, 01:52:33 PM
Post by: Ed_Street on April 14, 2013, 01:03:28 AM
Quote from: "rfd"
on my pedersoli kentucky, the flat side opposite the touch hole has about 3/16" showing. dunno if that's enuf for the flint flush to grab and stabilize it whilst the "O" ring is well seated on the hole.
(http://i.imgur.com/ldzJ1HR.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/d8C99QU.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/sTAkpMK.jpg)
perhaps the clamp can be modified, extended on the foot side to allow a more secure purchase on the lock plate (with maybe a bit of stiff leather padding?) ...
(http://i.imgur.com/G7UmOBJ.jpg)
I have one of these, they are perfect for cleaning out at the kitchen sink without getting crap all over the place :)
Post by: RobD on April 14, 2013, 05:25:05 AM
Quote from: "Ed_Street"
I have one of these, they are perfect for cleaning out at the kitchen sink without getting crap all over the place :)
yeah, right - i can't wait to deface my flinter.
i'll pass on the flint flush.
Post by: rollingb on April 14, 2013, 11:57:16 AM
Quote from: "Ed_Street"
Also if you dont have the space to clamp it then you can get a square file and notch the wood :shock:
Post by: duca on May 10, 2013, 09:07:38 PM
Post by: RobD on May 10, 2013, 09:45:51 PM
Post by: mehavey on August 25, 2014, 12:15:21 PM
1. It is designed/works best with the lock off. (Since I pull the lock to scrub it out w/ a toothbrush, that's fine w/ me)
2. It now comes w/ a little knurled ring next to the O-ring itself so as to snug that O-ring forward and against the barrel. Snug it forward before tightening the bolt portion.
3. Slotted vent-hole liners are no problem. The O-ring easily covers the slot.
4. Mine works fine even with a [very slight] cant due to the stock/wood on the opposite side. Filing off a bit of the that metal to seat lower is a super idea.
5. Bottom Line: It works well -- especially with that dratted patent breech design which is otherwise a bear to fully clean out each session.
Post by: Dewey on August 25, 2014, 09:23:35 PM
Post by: mehavey on August 26, 2014, 12:38:39 AM
always an option, but any hydraulic pressure created by
having actual fluid in that bore will blow the toothpick out.
Actual "flush" cleaning requires fluid flow that can only be
obtained by pulling the barrel entirely, or by a clamp/tube
assembly such as the TOTW flush clamp.
Post by: Kermit on September 10, 2014, 02:58:13 PM
Post by: mehavey on September 10, 2014, 03:38:44 PM
push the O-ring further forward -- and effectively seal even an offset interface/joint ?
Post by: francois labiche on September 10, 2014, 03:51:52 PM
F.
Post by: mehavey on September 10, 2014, 04:01:48 PM
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A bottom scraper is a better investment...Got one. The ability to simply stutter-pump the last 6" of a barrel to flush out the bottom of a patent breech makes the pain of cleanup -- even with a scraper -- go completely away.
Patent breech patch come out spotless first time.
Post by: Geezer in NH on September 10, 2014, 11:05:04 PM
Quote from: "Dewey"
Toothpicks are cheap .....Bingo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Geezer in NH on September 10, 2014, 11:07:19 PM
Quote from: mehavey
"Swab" cleaning with a sealed bore (toothpick in vent) is
always an option, but any hydraulic pressure created by
having actual fluid in that bore will blow the toothpick out.
quote] 30 years of flintlock cleaning and never had a blowout but then What's the big deal if one got one?
Post by: ron wilkerson on September 12, 2014, 01:11:51 PM