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  1. J

    PATCHBOX DOOR RELEASES

    Thank you Mr. Brooks and every one else that offered info on the latch. I think I tried to make more out of it than it really is. Zonie, I think you were a postin while I was a typin. Forgot I had some sheet spring, will try to work something up tonite. Thanks again.
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    PATCHBOX DOOR RELEASES

    Well, I got the picture of what it looks like and the way it opperates, now lets find out what you make this catch out of. In the shop today, I tried a masonary nail, then apiece of drill rod, then I sawed off a piece of leaf spring and worked with that... a lot of work and nothing I was happy...
  3. J

    PATCHBOX DOOR RELEASES

    Mike and Dave, thanks a lot for taking the time to reply. That is exactly what I was looking for. Best to you both in the new year. JZ
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    PATCHBOX DOOR RELEASES

    MR. MIKE BROOKS, I VERY MUCH ENJOYED YOUR TUTORIAL ON BUILDING FROM A BLANK. WHEN YOU WERE INSTALLING THE PATCH BOX, YOU MENTIONED THAT YOU WOULD IN THE FUTURE, EXPLAIN THE RELEASE THAT YOU USED ON THAT RIFLE. WOULD YOU BE SO KIND THAT WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE POST A PICTURE OF WHAT THE RELEASE...
  5. J

    LOOSE RAMROD PIPE

    I would like to thank everyone for the ideas. I really did know that I was just going to lay a bed of epoxy under the pipe and repin it. I think I was just looking for someone who thinks as I do. I did redrill for a larger diameter pin, and that helped a little. Thanks again.
  6. J

    LOOSE RAMROD PIPE

    Thank you Wick and Birddog6 for the prompt replies. I was thinking that I just might bed the pipe in epoxy or MicroBed and forget about it.It just never fails, there is always something that goes awry. I never plan on removing these pipes anyway. I'll let my grand kids deal with it. Thanks again.
  7. J

    LOOSE RAMROD PIPE

    I have a small little problem that needs a small little answer. I have a ramrod pipe that rocks in it's mortice when pinned. My usual method is to stick the ramrod thru the pipe, clamp then drill the pin hole. My inletting for the pipes is usally pretty tight,accept in this one case. NOW, I know...
  8. J

    Mark Silver - Virginia Rifle

    Nice rifle Smallpatch. I have the parts sitting on my bench waiting for me to finish the infamous French Fusil Fin. I saw your original post awhile back when you built that gun and don't remember if you stated what you used to stain it with. How about the hardware? It appears it maybe the brown...
  9. J

    French Fusil FIN

    Thank you Cooner54, and everyone else for the direction. The trigger gaurd is almost a foot long and with the bend it was quite a chore to inlet and get it right. I knew it was to be pinned but I was hoping for a reprieve on the inlet job. As it turns out, the gaurd is not inlet that deep...
  10. J

    French Fusil FIN

    Getting back to the French Fusil kit from Davis, I have a question concerning the trigger guard. I have Bouchard's book and the Hamilton book is on the way. In the meantime, can someone tell me if the trigger guard is inlet into the stock. It sure appears to me that it is not inlet, but rather...
  11. J

    R E Davis French fusil

    Thanks, Mr. Brooks that was what I was expecting. :) :) :)
  12. J

    R E Davis French fusil

    I WAS'NT TRYING TO COMPARE T. EARLE"S GUN WITH THE FUSIL FIN THAT I AM WORKING ON, I JUST FIND IT INTRIGUING THAT THEY SHARE THE SAME SIDE PLATE AND TRIGGER GUARD. THE TRIGGER GUARD FOR THE FUSIL FIN IS NOT GENERIC BY ANY STRETCH. IF YOU CAN LOOK AT EARLE'S GUN AND THE FUSIL KIT YOU'LL KNOW WHAT...
  13. J

    R E Davis French fusil

    I am at this time putting this rifle together. I bought it back in March from Tim (R.E. DAVIS) in Kalamazoo,MI. I have the barrel,lock and butt plate done. The stock I bought was walnut. I chose steel furniture. The barrel is 48" long from Ed RAYLE. It is 1 3/16" at the breech. I have not...
  14. J

    FRENCH FUSILS

    Thank You for a book title and source. I have sent for the book and will probably need some help down the road. Thanks again to Henry and tg.
  15. J

    FRENCH FUSILS

    I am in the process of building a French Fusil. I need a title of a GOOD book to use as reference. I'll need a book with a few pictures and maybe some dimensions. Any help along these lines wood be appreciated.
  16. J

    L&R Bedford Flintlock ?

    I built a Bedford some years ago using an L&R flint lock. I have not shot it in some time. I don't recall having any problem with the lock itself. It sparked pretty well. I do recall having a time trying to get a flint to fit the jaws of the cock just right. They use a real small flint. A mizzy...
  17. J

    AQUA FORTIS DILEMA

    I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THE HELP. WE FINNALY GOT A LITTLE SUN HERE IN MICHIGAN. IN THE SUNLIGHT I WAS STILL ABLE TO SEE A LITTLE GREEN. I AM NOT ABOUT TO HIT THIS WOOD WITH MORE AQ. I BELIEVE THAT I'M NOT GETTING ENOUGH HEAT TO MAKE HER TURN, MAYBE THE WOOD IS TOO DENSE. THE MINERAL...
  18. J

    AQUA FORTIS DILEMA

    THANK YOU MR.PIERCE FOR YOUR HELP. I MAY HAVE NOT FLASHED THE STOCK AS WELL AS I THOUGHT. MY LIGHTS OVER THE BENCH ARE NOT WHAT THEY NEED TO BE. THE LIGHTS OVER THE LAUNDRY TUB WHERE I WASHED THE STOCK INTIALLY ARE MUCH BETTER. I WASHED THE STOCK AGAIN AND APPLIED THE AQ. I FLASHED IT IN THE...
  19. J

    AQUA FORTIS DILEMA

    I AM IN THE PROCESS OF FINISHING A STOCK WITH AQ.AFTER I FLASH OFF THE AQ AND THERE APPEARS TO BE A COLOR I AM HAPPY WITH,I ALWAYS WASH THE STOCK WITH BAKIN SODA WATER TO KILL ACID. I HAD A BAD REACTION WITH THE BRASS LONG AGO. THIS STOCK WAS HANDLED MY USUAL WAY. AFTER MY SODA BATH I NOTICED A...
  20. J

    Jim Chambers Kits

    BILL, I AM DOWN IN DEARBORN, RETIRED FORD GUY.
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