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    TC Renegade stock refinish

    I picked up a TC Renegade recently that had the stock painted camo. I stripped it down with Formby's varnish remover, let it dry real well, then hand-rubbed 8 coats of Danish oil. That worked very well, and gave the walnut a nice old feel to it, unlike the modern glossy look.
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    Can't find a BP Gun?

    Traditional BP is a niche market, as others have said. Before Dixie Gun Works and Navy Arms, what options did people have? Refab an original piece? Have a smith make custom parts/repairs? It's great that we have TC. But up until their recent purchase by S&W, they have always catered to a...
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    New to you used guns

    Naval jelly is essentially phosphoric acid, so I doubt I'll go that route. I tore into it last night. Tried the light in the nipple aperture, but couldn't see any light from the muzzle. I filled the barrel with warm water, and it held. Tried a few plunges with a patch on the cleaning rod and...
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    New to you used guns

    Yep, it's percussion. Judging by the depth at which the ramrod sinks, I don't need to worry about a forgotten charge, but shining a light from the nipple hole is a good idea.
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    New to you used guns

    Hey guys, What is your ritual for cleaning up a new-to-you used BP gun? I recently picked up a used TC Renegade for a pretty good price--$80. I stripped down the stock (it had been painted camo) and just finished putting on several coats of Danish oil into the good walnut. While that's...
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    Leather Pouch Plans

    I asked the same question a few months back, and here is a pattern somebody referred me to: http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/213425/
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    Rounding the end of a horn

    I saw a jig a guy made for "turning" wooden wheels using a hand held belt sander. He mounted the sander on its side, anchoring it to a piece of plywood. He cut out the size wheel he wanted with a sabre saw or coping saw, and drilled a small hole at the center. He used a screw through that...
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    Leather sheath question ?

    It will depend on where the leather came from (cow, elk, etc.) and how it's tanned. I get shoulders (8-9 oz.) from Tandy and it's already fairly stiff.
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    knifemakers - I got this old file

    But Wick, did you orient north when there was a full moon? That might make the difference! :grin:
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    Shooting Bag advice

    Thanks! I've decided my leather is too thick (most of what I have I use for making knife sheaths) so I'll pick up some thinner leather and look for the ticking. I know I don't need to line a bag, but I think it really improves the look.
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    Shooting Bag advice

    Those bags look great--I like the aged look. Where do you guys get your pillow ticking for the liners?
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    Ohio auction

    I hope this doesn't violate any of the rules, but thought it would be of interest to anyone here in Ohio. Here's a link to an auction in north central Ohio that will feature, among other guns, several locally made black powder rifles, with bags, horns, etc...
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    knifemakers - I got this old file

    You should ask yourself why the file was worn out, especially if it has no identifying marks. It could be that it just wasn't a good file to begin with. . .
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    Building a Hawk/Knife Target

    For a short time, I worked with a guy who used to throw in axe competitions--the big double bitted axes. Anyway, he liked to use a cross section of cottonwood.
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    raw hide sheath?

    I hope there's not a problem with me linking to another forum, but here is a tutorial put together by John Cohea. http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/topic/19744/t/Rawhide-sheath-tutorial.html
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    Looking at some knife blanks

    Check out the Russell Green River Works knife blanks. They're 1095 carbon steel, with old patterns, some of which pre-date the Civil War. Also, check out some of the Scandinavian blades from a place called Ragweed Forge. Good stock for small game and patch knives.
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    CVA flinter--opinions?

    Thanks guys. I was looking it over after I got it home, and thought that something wasn't quite right with the sights. Then I chuckled, cause I realized the guy had installed them backwards. Easy to fix though. The 2-piece stock is unusual, don't you think?
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    CVA flinter--opinions?

    Thanks for the comments, everyone. I already have 2 caplocks, a TC Renegade and a Lyman Trade Rifle. This is my first flintlock. I talked to the guy again earlier to find out what he wanted for it. It turned out that he had it in his yard sale and couldn't sell it for $65. I asked him what...
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    CVA flinter--opinions?

    Hey guys, A guy I know is selling a CVA .45 flintlock. He bought it as a kit back in '86. He built it but never shot it. What kind of reliability/accuracy can I expect from it? I know it was one of the lower end kits compared to some of the fine works you guys build, but I was just curious...
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    The Extendo Forge

    I made my first dozen or so knives in a set up like that. Let it heat slowly. If you get in a hurry and crank up the torch to heat it faster then the brick will crack a lot faster. I've since moved on to a microforge I built from a black stove pipe, lined with refactory blanket (Inswool) and...
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