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I just read what Jacob Halsey did to that beadle. THAT will leave a lasting impression!
It’s a set of component parts from various manufacturers. There’s lots of work to be done to get them to marry but it takes work. Take it step by step.
And yes, You’ll need more than a piece of sandpaper to get it done.
Try to draw a center line to keep you buttplate, trigger guard, thimbles, and barrel lined up and straight. Might be hard to do with a pre carved stock but it will help!
It’s not a Kibler, that’s for sure! Looks to be a really fun project though! Can’t wait to see the progress on this blunderbuss.
Drain_Bamage,
You do have two excellent books to guide you through the process.
Rule one is never get in a hurry.
When you run into a problem you are not sure about stop
and give it thought before proceeding.
I have built these things for over 50 years and have only used
a pre-carve stock three times. They will have their challenges.
I prefer to work from a plank.
I might also mention that I have tried different coatings to indicate
where to remove wood. I always go back to candle smoke, it
gives a very thin coating that transfers very well.
Since you are a "retarded" machinist you will recognize problems
quicker than most people starting out.
Keep your nose in those books and if you still have a question
post it on here. You will get plenty of answers and some
of them will be correct!
Good luck and keep posting your progress.
Barry
First you should buy a good book on building muzzleloaders. I would suggest Recreating the American Longrifle. Next, I would suggest taking the time to study original examples in detail. If you search you will find MANY examples online.
So, no actual work done yet?
I successfully completed a couple Traditions kits, and decided to take on a Pecatonica blunderbuss “kit.” My steel butt plate casting is so warped I had to dig out my propane forge to get it close enough to straight that I could even begin to think about fitting it. Combine that with the crooked trigger plate inlet and numerous other issues, and I’ve shelved it for awhile. I will never give Pecatonica another dime.I was not joking when I said I might sideline this project for one of your kits.
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