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Online RobD

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!

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Offline Hanshi

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.
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Offline amm1851

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:
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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

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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.

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