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Re: Furlough stuff
« Reply #30 on: February 06, 2021, 10:24:59 AM »
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An excellent labor of love - nice work !   :bow  :bow  :applaud

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« Reply #31 on: February 06, 2021, 04:23:09 PM »
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An excellent labor of love - nice work !   :bow  :bow  :applaud

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Thanks Pete let us know how that mountain rifle shoots. :*:
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Re: Furlough stuff
« Reply #32 on: February 06, 2021, 05:14:50 PM »
Very nice.
 I'm still waiting on my Fowler kit from sitting fox.
 Just hope my first time looks as good as yours.
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« Reply #33 on: February 06, 2021, 05:29:57 PM »
Thanks Kevin, it’s been a slow go, had rotator cuff surgery Oct 30 plus a bicep tendon re attach, thus the delays.
But I had projects in various stages so after 10-12 weeks I could do a little in the shop. Also started a Leman rifle  that I had been gathering things for. That will be in another thread soon.
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« Reply #34 on: February 07, 2021, 07:46:36 PM »
Most things are in its place. Need to thin and polish the trigger guard, make and add a side plate and install rr pipes. Then I can start shaping to finish. It is all operational after today.
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« Reply #35 on: February 07, 2021, 07:59:48 PM »
Two more shots
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« Reply #36 on: February 07, 2021, 09:38:21 PM »
From someone who has problems getting tips on ramrods properly, this is amazing!  Looking forward to updates.
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« Reply #37 on: February 10, 2021, 01:48:57 PM »

After finishing inletting the caplock, I discovered the rotation of the lock was wrong (around the axis of the drum)and the hammer would not reach the nipple.(Wasn't even close.)



I did the same thing for the same reason on a rifle... that was two years ago... still look at it every day trying to decide how to fix it... the flintlock was a good option... just not for me.

I don't recall seeing any warnings in any of my books about that either.  :Doh!


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« Reply #38 on: February 10, 2021, 02:51:37 PM »

After finishing inletting the caplock, I discovered the rotation of the lock was wrong (around the axis of the drum)and the hammer would not reach the nipple.(Wasn't even close.)



I did the same thing for the same reason on a rifle... that was two years ago... still look at it every day trying to decide how to fix it... the flintlock was a good option... just not for me.

I don't recall seeing any warnings in any of my books about that either.  :Doh!
Is that a kit or from scratch?
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Re: Furlough stuff
« Reply #39 on: February 10, 2021, 05:51:28 PM »

After finishing inletting the caplock, I discovered the rotation of the lock was wrong (around the axis of the drum)and the hammer would not reach the nipple.(Wasn't even close.)



I did the same thing for the same reason on a rifle... that was two years ago... still look at it every day trying to decide how to fix it... the flintlock was a good option... just not for me.

I don't recall seeing any warnings in any of my books about that either.  :Doh!
Is that a kit or from scratch?

Used to be able to get percussion hammer blanks of various "throws",.... all one needed was the measurement from the center of the tumbler to the center of the nipple when ordering.

I can't remember if I got them from Dixie, or TOTW,.... had to drill the hole (in the hammer) for the tapered tumbler shaft and then square it up with a small 3-cornered file for a proper taper fit (could be done in about an hour of filing and test fitting).  :bl th up
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Re: Furlough stuff
« Reply #40 on: February 20, 2021, 09:58:24 AM »
Great job on yer pistol, Dan!  :bl th up   :*:

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« Reply #41 on: February 20, 2021, 08:36:09 PM »
Great job on yer pistol, Dan!  :bl th up   :*:

Thanks Rob, it’s been a challenge to consistently stay working on it and it’s definitely taking longer than it should. But it’s fine and I have done other projects at the same time. A surgery delay didn't help and when I went back to work I was immediately put on mandatory overtime so there’s that too. Tomorrow I’ll get a few hrs in on it I hope.
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