Started my Lancaster today, have a MORE question 5-27-09

[pintail_drake2004]

Is there anything i can use other than inletting black? I did not realize i didnt order any until today. I have been waiting or spring break to build my rifes because i have 9 days off. If i wait for some black to come in, it would be 3 days at least, 4 since tomorrow is sunday. Can ya help me out here? what else works? i called every store i could think of in 3 counties and they dont have it (most dont even know what it is)

[Buffler Razz]

I used some of my wife's lipstick, worked ok but gets thick. I have the best results by wiping a real tiny bit of vaseline on the part with a rag and then sooting it up in the flame of a candle. Thats all I use now. Just be careful bending over your work if the flame is still going, I thinned a bit of my hair and I don't have much to spare anymore!

[Captchee]

i used inletting black once .
IMO it’s  whats called a fools buy . IE you buy something that does the very same thing as something cheaper or free  because a book  or   list of required  items says to .
Candle or  lamp black works good but its messy  and can get all over everything .

 Here is what I do . Go down to the store and get you a larger  black Permanent  , Marks a Lot , marker .
 The one  with about a half inch head  used for posters and such . They work great for  coating a barrel flat  as well as the inside of lock plats . Sharpies will do the same thing . Just get  one with a big enough tip  so as you can color things quickly .
 Markers will transfer  usually 2 to 3 times before you have to re coat the area . They also will not bleed gunk all over everything  . They also do not leave an oil on the wood that must be removed .

 For my inletting , that all I use  anymore

[tg]

Captchee has given the best method I know of, a lot cleaner than anything else I have used as well.

[Iktomi]

Great tip, Captchee. I used inlet black on my first gun, what a freaking mess!

[Indiana]

I'm going to use a marker on my next build.  That inletting black stuff gets all over everything.  It's a huge mess!

[pintail_drake2004]

Thank you for the replies. Ill get some markers while i am out today.

[Greg]

Another great tip. I love this forum. pintail, I'm gettin' ready to buy my first kit too. Which one did you get?

[Buffler Razz]

Capchee,
Wow, given my past performance with a candle, you just saved me from more hairloss!
Thanks,
Razz

[melsdad]

I like the idea of the marker!! I will keep that in mind.

[rollingb]

I use a candle like Wyosmith does, and when I don't have a candle handy, I've used a kerosene lamp by taking the globe off and turning the flame down low.

[Uncle Russ]

I use a candle like Wyosmith does, and when I don't have a candle handy, I've used a kerosene lamp by taking the globe off and turning the flame down low.

I use a coal oil lamp too...but I turn that puppy up high and let'er smoke 'em really good.

I also use a coal oil lamp for smoking my bullet moulds. I get 'em black as tar, and the bullets drop right out....very seldom have to tap the center pin.

Uncle Russ...

[pintail_drake2004]

Well i tried the marker and the candle, and for me the candle worked better. I put in about 8-9 hours on my rifle today and got the lock and barrel fitted. However i do have one question, When i inletted the lock, the rear of the pan sits further out from the barrel than the front of the pan. WHy is this? i used the black and didnt find anymore wood to be removed. I will try to get some pix up tomorrow night.

I am using a pecatonica Lancaster kit. I am very happy with the grade of maple i recieved (my brother likes his too).

[Captchee]

did you  inlet the  lock plate  alone or did you leave it all together ? if its together ,  then check and see if the sear is  touching  the inside of the sear hole .
 if you just inlet the  plate alone "as you should do first . then the back of the plate is not inlet far enough

[pintail_drake2004]

OK well i got the lock to fit correctly and sit flush with the barrel (except for a 0.019" gap that i cannot get to go away between the barrel and pan). The trigger inletted today, now i would like to put the side plate on. My question is, How do i find where the bolts go? i read the book several times,but something is just not clicking. Can anyone here help me out?