Your TMA Officers and Board of Directors
Support the TMA! ~ Traditional Muzzleloaders ~ The TMA is here for YOU!
*** JOIN in on the TMA 2024 POSTAL MATCH *** it's FREE for ALL !

For TMA related products, please check out the new TMA Store !

The Flintlock Paper

*** Folk Firearms Collective Videos ***



Author Topic: cock jaws screwdriver combo tool  (Read 891 times)

Offline RobD

  • TMA Admin
  • ****
  • Posts: 3592
  • TMA President & Contributing Member
  • Location: NJ
cock jaws screwdriver combo tool
« on: February 24, 2017, 09:45:04 AM »
a really neat combo tool for tightening/loosening the cock jaws on yer flinter and the "T" handle has both blunted and pointed ends that work great for tapping a gun flint edge to sharpen it.  it's blade is fine enuf for those really narrow slot jaws screws.  bargain priced at $15/shipped.  you need one of these nifty tools!

from kyle @ Old Dominion Forge


Offline Hanshi

  • TMA Forum Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 939
    • http://www.martialartsusa.com
Re: cock jaws screwdriver combo tool
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2017, 05:14:18 PM »
I made this turn screw/ flint knapper from a piece of copper and a screw driver blade that I re-ground to fit.
Young guys should hang out with old guys; old guys know stuff.

Offline amm1851

  • TMA Forum Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 372
  • Location: WA
Re: cock jaws screwdriver combo tool
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2017, 05:16:51 PM »
I recently picked up a primitive turnscrew from TOW, and the blade was so soft it bent when I tried to tighten a screw with it.  :evil:
Life member, National Rifle Association
Molon labe

Online Bigsmoke

  • TMA Contributing Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 4251
  • TMA: Charter Member #150
Re: cock jaws screwdriver combo tool
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2017, 06:18:25 PM »
Quote from: "amm1851"
I recently picked up a primitive turnscrew from TOW, and the blade was so soft it bent when I tried to tighten a screw with it.  :rotf  :rotf

John
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest Up to God.

BigSmoke - John Shorb
TMA Charter Member #150  
NRA - Life
Coeur d'Alene Muzzleloaders - Life

Offline Ohio Joe

  • TMA BoD
  • ****
  • Posts: 7660
  • TMA Founder / Charter Member# 8
  • TMA Member: Founder
  • Location: Nebraska
Re: cock jaws screwdriver combo tool
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2017, 10:14:50 PM »
Quote from: "Rob D"
a really neat combo tool for tightening/loosening the cock jaws on yer flinter and the "T" handle has both blunted and pointed ends that work great for tapping a gun flint edge to sharpen it.  it's blade is fine enuf for those really narrow slot jaws screws.  bargain priced at $15/shipped.  you need one of these nifty tools!

from kyle @ Old Dominion Forge


I carry a similar tool in my bag for tightening the flint jaws either by the slot or the hole (depending on which flintlock I have on a particular day). The vent pick and knapping hammer I carry in little pockets on my shootin' bag shoulder strap attached with some leather so they don't get away from me.

You can never have to many tools with you!  :lt th
Chadron Fur Trade Days Rendezvous / "Ol' Candle Snuffer"
"Museum of the Fur Trade" Chadron, Nebraska