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: Top jaw screwdriver needed  (Read 2262 times)

Offline Winter Hawk

  • TMA Contributing Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 2367
  • Location: Chauncey, OH
Re: Top jaw screwdriver needed
« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2021, 10:47:26 PM »
Good advice, Kees. :bl th up  I meant to mention that above as well, but it simply slipped my mind.

That happens when you retire!  :o  I noticed it myself soon after I left the work force; things simply started to slip my mind!   :scared:  Eventually it got to the point that what I meant to do is meaningless as it will slip my mind before it is even IN my mind!  :Doh!  :luff:  :bigsmile:

~Kees~

NMLRA Life
"All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse and a good wife." - D. Boone
USN June 1962-Nov. 65, USS Philip, DD-498

Dues paid to 02 Jan. 2025

Online Uncle Russ

  • TMA Contributing Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 7337
  • TMA Founder. Walk softly & carry a big Smoothbore!
  • TMA Member: Founder / Charter Member #004
  • Location: Columbia Basin, Washington State
Re: Top jaw screwdriver needed
« Reply #16 on: January 31, 2021, 03:34:52 AM »
"That happens when you retire!  :o  I noticed it myself soon after I left the work force; things simply started to slip my mind!   :scared:  Eventually it got to the point that what I meant to do is meaningless as it will slip my mind before it is even IN my mind!" 

That's it Kees, Ya nailed it! Smackdab nailed it. :Doh!
It's not that I'm getting so dadburn forgetful, like she thinks, it's just that the thought never made it there in the first place....can't wait to tell Mama Bear!  :toast

Russ...
It's the many things we don't do that totally sets us apart.
TMA Co-Founder / Charter Member# 4

Offline Ohio Joe

  • TMA BoD
  • ****
  • Posts: 7660
  • TMA Founder / Charter Member# 8
  • TMA Member: Founder
  • Location: Nebraska
Re: Top jaw screwdriver needed
« Reply #17 on: January 31, 2021, 09:49:37 AM »
Probably going to have to reorganize the files in my brain before forming anymore thoughts... :laffing
Chadron Fur Trade Days Rendezvous / "Ol' Candle Snuffer"
"Museum of the Fur Trade" Chadron, Nebraska

Offline Doc Nock

  • TMA Forum Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 174
  • Location: TN
Re: Top jaw screwdriver needed
« Reply #18 on: January 31, 2021, 02:17:42 PM »
Speaking of "Forgetting"--y'all see that one cartoon that says "I went into a room and actually remembered why I was there! Given, it was the Bathroom, but still... " :) :luff:

Offline Fyrstyk

  • TMA Forum Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 121
  • "When your dumb, you gotta be tough"
  • TMA Member: Member #799
  • Location: CT
Re: Top jaw screwdriver needed
« Reply #19 on: January 31, 2021, 06:10:37 PM »
I have used a fender washer for the top jaw screw.  Fender washers come in various thicknesses, or they can be filed down to fit.  Run a thong thru the hole and secure to your bag, or put it in your flint wallet.  Doesn't take up much room, and there is plenty of leverage to turn stubborn screws.

Offline Maven

  • TMA Forum Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 335
  • TMA: Supporting Member #778
  • TMA Member: Expiration date; 10/21/2021
Re: Top jaw screwdriver needed
« Reply #20 on: January 31, 2021, 06:49:49 PM »

Offline Ohio Joe

  • TMA BoD
  • ****
  • Posts: 7660
  • TMA Founder / Charter Member# 8
  • TMA Member: Founder
  • Location: Nebraska
Re: Top jaw screwdriver needed
« Reply #21 on: January 31, 2021, 06:52:12 PM »
I have used a fender washer for the top jaw screw.  Fender washers come in various thicknesses, or they can be filed down to fit.  Run a thong thru the hole and secure to your bag, or put it in your flint wallet.  Doesn't take up much room, and there is plenty of leverage to turn stubborn screws.

Yes sir Fyrstyk, I have as well and still do...  :hairy
Chadron Fur Trade Days Rendezvous / "Ol' Candle Snuffer"
"Museum of the Fur Trade" Chadron, Nebraska

Online Uncle Russ

  • TMA Contributing Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 7337
  • TMA Founder. Walk softly & carry a big Smoothbore!
  • TMA Member: Founder / Charter Member #004
  • Location: Columbia Basin, Washington State
Re: Top jaw screwdriver needed
« Reply #22 on: February 05, 2021, 06:44:44 PM »
Just now reading this, again, as I had missed several posts, and I was thinking as I read, "Boy I must be one smart cookie"!
However, as I kept reading, I can easily see that I am NOT the only smart Cookie!
That "Fender Washer" became my favorite years ago, simply because it works. And, it works without "bugering-up" the screw head....it doesn't make a single mark, unlike some regular Modified "screw-drivers" are known to do.
  :hairy

Yes Sir, Fyrstk, you nailed it bud!

Russ...
It's the many things we don't do that totally sets us apart.
TMA Co-Founder / Charter Member# 4