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  1. J

    New Southpaw from MA

    Paul are you describing something like HootAl's freestyle pistol(See Link)? I do like this one.[url] http://www.midiowa.com/hootalrifleshop/Photos.htm[/url]
  2. J

    New Southpaw from MA

    You have an interesting question. Being left handed and blind in the left eye I have to shoot righthanded. However I find I can shoot a pistol equally well with either hand. I have considered building a pistol with a lock on the left side so it could be cocked with the lefthand since it would...
  3. J

    Appropriate lock for a southern moutnain rifle

    Ken I'll sure be asking Steve about them. As I mentioned on ALR I messed up the inlet on my sideplate and need some ideas for a slightly larger plate to cover up my mistake. A few pictures would help.I'm sure he will have some ideas.
  4. J

    Appropriate lock for a southern moutnain rifle

    Sean I'll definately look for those books. I have been away from muzzloaders for over 20 yrs(took a sidetrip into centerfires) and just coming back to it, so have a lot to learn. I am in Bookies shop every Wednesday night. He is teaching me to build.
  5. J

    Hello all from Iowa

    Welcome Rev: You should find most anything you need here.
  6. J

    Pinning Ferrule to Ramrod

    It seems I missed a line in your post where you specified cross grain? I do like you idea of using copper wire, it would be plenty strong and softer to peen than brass.
  7. J

    Pinning Ferrule to Ramrod

    Would it be wise to put your pin in across the grain? I would think if it is not the pin might split the rod?
  8. J

    Appropriate lock for a southern moutnain rifle

    If my original answer that Chambers also offered a Mountain lock, was percieved as an attack. I apologize. My intent was never to be argumentive.
  9. J

    Appropriate lock for a southern moutnain rifle

    Cooner your probably right about the Hatfield being a modern interpretation. But I understand Ted Hatfield copied his grandfathers rifle? I have to admit I never saw it but got my information from an article in Muzzleloader Mag off the net.
  10. J

    Carving anxiety?

    Thats good advice to draw it on walk away and if it looks good when you come back. And your satisfied with the drawing start working on it. I have seen enough of your work on this site to believe you will do a fine job.
  11. J

    Converting Lyman Great Plains

    An idea why Lyman does not sell a .45? I recently quit my second job selling firearms in Walmarts Sporting Goods Department for 6 yrs. We never carried anything but .50 cal. because market studies showed that .50 cal accounted for 70% of all muzzleloaders sold. Of course my being different, I am...
  12. J

    counter sinking screws

    I pretty much agree with Zonie on this. I curently only have two counter sinks. 1 is a 5 cutter Irwin. I have to slow my drill press way down to prevent chatter with tis one. I also have a single cutter I have fitted with a small file handle and use it by hand primarily for deburing holes. On...
  13. J

    Appropriate lock for a southern moutnain rifle

    It would seem that Chambers agrees since he does offer a Siler Mountain lock. Since it has all Siler parts in it it would surely be reliable. I am using a new Hatfield lock(got a deal I could'nt pass up) on my early East Tennesee and it is rather pointy on the tail, but Hatfield considered it...
  14. J

    stock finish

    I have not used lemon oil on a stock. I did use it for banding on a workbench and can think of no reason it would hurt a gunstock. As far as it's durability especially in an outdoors envoirnment I know nothing since that bench has been in my garage shop since completed6 yrs ago(I just wipe on...
  15. J

    Installing the Ole' Buttplate

    Thanks Zonie! Timing could not have been better. Guess what I'm about to start?
  16. J

    New Underhammer build by 11 year old

    Kool! You can never tell where those skills learned young will take someone. You just might be training a rocket scientist/engineer, or a gal who does not need to wait for a man to fix things around the house. Either way she will be ahead of the pack for it. Keep us posted on this project, it...
  17. J

    Staked or Dovetailed?

    First off, I'll admit I have never used a swamped barrel yet. I like the staked staples. But heres a thought, why not either use the Staked or dovetailed on the front and rear where the barrel is thicker and solder the one where the barrel is thin? I would think the two end ones would have to...
  18. J

    T/C "Patriot" pistol

    Thanks Zonie! I'll be done with my rifle in a month or so and need to get stuff for the next project. This is just what I had in mind.
  19. J

    T/C "Patriot" pistol

    Zonie: Thats a fine piece! Since I need a target pistol, how about a few details? That looks just like wahat I had pictured in my mind!
  20. J

    T/C "Patriot" pistol

    If the stock is in good enough condidtion to use as a pattern the most economic solution might be to glue it back together. Then carve a new stock in native wood. I suspect with shipping/tarrifs and firearms regulations on imports in your country. Ordering a factory stock from the states would...
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