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    Hawken book

    You Betcha Gary!! We'll strike out at 5 AM for the 380 mi trip to Dixon's; after last year's first visit, it'd be hard not to go again. Perhaps an opportunity to hook up? PM me with details-. Yeah, the '80 Western Nat'l was a rendezvous with a lot of Firsts. Actually had a chance to see and meet...
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    Hawken book

    Normie - Although I have no pics of the cheek side, as I recall, the cheek piece had a slightly elliptical oval coin silver inlay, upon which was the dedication to Moses White. The patchbox wasn't so much a Pennsylvania style, as the other gun pic on this posting, but it was like a silver Tryon...
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    Hawken book

    Here's a pic of the gun at the 1980 Western National Rendezvous in La Veta, CO, Again all the silver was made from coin silver, i.e. fine silver quality as found in mid-Nineteenth Century coins. mjw
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    Hawken book

    Hi Normie - The 'Moses White' coin silver Hawken rifle was, indeed, owned by Art Ressel of Hawken Shop fame. At the 1980 Western National rendezvous (where Charlton Heston tried to premier "The Mountain Men" movie, Art had the Moses White on display and I was allowed to handle it! I have a pic...
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    Good reads...

    I'd second Kentuckywindage's recommendation! The Terry C. Johnston Titus Bass series, 9 books in all, is a drama that covers the time frame from 1810 to 1857, encompassing the entire period of the Western Fur Trade and the Westward expansion. After a 25 year hiatus, I've just finished a re-read...
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    New toy Sharon Hawkin

    In 1980, I was fortunate to get one of the last Sharon .54 barrels that came with the Sharon company inventory and production machinery, after they closed shop in Montana, and all was moved and re-setup on the West Side of Colorado Springs. Our ML group, Colorado Springs MLers was given an...
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    Calling all New Yorkers

    Howdy Dawg! I, too, am retired USAF - E9, CMSgt 20 years ago this Nov, when Plattsburgh AFB was alive and well. I'm sure you'll find Ft Edward and the Glens Falls area probably not greatly changed.Neat changes and new things happening north of there at Ft. Ticonderoga and Crown Point, though...
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    Leather garment stitching

    Anyone care to share/relate proper stitching technique (book, article, web site, etc.)for use on leather clothing? I'm looking to do an alteration on a pair of leather pants and want a durable stitch using artificial sinew. Thanks, in advance!
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    Fort Ti Woes Continue....

    Perhaps Fort Ti got its anniversary dates wrong? From this year's event web page: French & Indian War Grand Encampment, 26-28 June 2009 "This year marks the 250th anniversary of the British victory over the French at Fort Ticonderoga (known to the French as Fort Carillon). While this year’s...
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    Fort Ti Woes Continue....

    In addition to all the recent management and money woes that Fort Ti has endured, comes this: http://www.pressrepublican.com/archivesearch/local_story_093221407.html Fortunately, no impact is foreseen on this year's 250th F&I War event - the taking of the fort by the English/Colonial forces.
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    sharron barrels

    My historical .02 cts - In the late 70s I was stationed in Colorado Springs and a member of the Colo Sprgs Muzzleloaders group. About '79 or '80 the remnants of the Sharon Rifle barrel Co. machinery was bought by a company and moved to the westside of Colo Sprgs and re- setup. Our group was...
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    Barrel coning

    Tsegoweleh - Contact Joe Woods at [email protected] for an info sheet on his coning tools. They are caliber specific and are $42 each. His procedure is straight forward and takes about an hour or two to complete with excellent results, IMO, all done by hand and readily available...
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    New Guy in Vermont

    Welcome!! (from the other side of Lake Champlain). You'll find some great characters on the Forum and tons of useful info.
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    One of many projects

    Very Nice latest effort EagleEye! I'm enjoying the southern banded horn I got from you in Dec. Gotta love that osage orange color! As a woodturner and woodworker, I've wondered if osage would hold its color, but, I suspect, that like cherry, it will darken with exposure to the air and UV. It's...
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    Blacksmithing Basics for the Homestead

    Just received my copy today! And yes, it's a basic skills and knowledge blacksmithing book, with some emphasis on buckskinners projects. had the opportunity years ago to work at the anvil with Joe at a friend's in Colorado Springs @ 1980/81.
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    What Kind of Wood is This?

    From Queensland, Australia. Commonly used for exotic veneers in furniture.
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    What Kind of Wood is This?

    It's a tropical wood - commonly called Lace wood, i believe. Have to Google it for place of origin, though!
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    Wet forming leather to Form Fit tips

    Thanks to all who responded!! You've given enough hints to allow me to proceed with confidence.
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    Don Stith Full Stock

    Super tight inletting! You've got the hang of it! Believe me, you'll feel your efforts are all worth it when the final touches are done and the first trip to the range approaches.
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    Wet forming leather to Form Fit tips

    Anyone willing to share tips for wet forming leather to fit objects? Looking to make a strap held tomahawk case for a new hawk. Thanks, in advance!!
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