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    TVM Flower--- soldering

    Ruby fluid aka zinc chloride flux and 50/50 lead tin solder don't burn it
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    TVM Flower--- soldering

    Zinc chloride flux and 50/50 lead tin solder wire brush don't burn it
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    Let's chat about files

    When I first started this hobby my first thought was , Files I Need Lots O Files. Now I use finishing stones not cheaper but much faster and when you put the stone down on the bench your item is polished.
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    lock question

    It might be worth it to call them, if the frizzen was replaced at some point this might be the reason for the gap. Should it turn out to be the original frizzen Caywood might feel it is a customer service issue to have a product with their name on it not functioning properly. Caywood may correct...
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    WOOD FINISH

    Scraping and burnishing seem to have Become a lost art.......
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    Bore size.

    From what I have picked up from the forum conical bullets do better with a faster twist round balls do better with a slower twist. If I'm not mistaken 1-48 is average for most commercial black powder barrels. There is also another can of worms to open,,,, deep round bottom rifling vs...
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    Suitable gunstock style

    For a cheek piece add a piece of some high grade and tastefully expensive wood make it an artistic feature. Frame it so it looks like the gun would not be visually successfull if it wasn't there.
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    Lightening up single trigger pull poundage?

    I think you should seriously consider what Zonie says about location the trigger pivot pin in relation to the sear. Observe and ask your self is the trigger pushing up or forward against the sear? Forward makes it more difficult than upward.
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    Ferguson Breach threds

    Pipe thread is tapered thread 11 1/2 -1 is a standard size are we positive this breech thread is 11 - 1 ? If it is a standard NPT taps and dies are commercially available. You could use a "thread file" maybe on the plug. Or how about getting an extra breech plug make it into a tap ? dress...
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    width of stock blank

    This sounds like good fortune dropped right in your lap hurry up and get the log. Quarter sawn is the way to cut if you want stripes to show.
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    English fowler..sling/ no sling?

    What about the side mounted sling swivels? Lower one goes into the lock plate through the left side, upper one through a barrel lug. This arrangement positions the piece flat against your back when carried.
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    Side Plate - Homemade?

    Cutting close to the line can be a challenge. The difficulty is more in keeping the saw frame vertical or perpendicular to the work so that the edge remains square rather than following the line. Using a jewelers saw frame to cut a piece clamped in a vise isn't really the most effective use...
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    The talent, do you have it? Find out?

    I like what you are saying ! Mostly because I agree with you ! :grin: My music teacher used to say talent is 99% persperation and 1% inspiration. Another example, Most people don't realize Pablo Picasso had the skills to draw with the precision of a photograph the style he chose to create...
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    Side Plate - Homemade?

    I like to trace the side plate designs off of photos of original guns then use the enlarge/reduce options to adjust the size on the copy machine until they fit the side panel. Spray adhesive will stick the drawing to the sheet metal of choice. The size of jewelers saw blade you use will be...
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    Fixing hammers.

    My question would be why is one broken out around the edges? Why is there a bulge on the second? And is there some type of misalignment and wear some place else like on the tumbler? or something is bent causing the assembly not to hit the nipple properly. Once that is solved the recessed...
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    Does any one make Paper shot cups ?

    Thanks for the info and the pics have you thought of making a cutter to make this shape?
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    Does any one make Paper shot cups ?

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    Does any one make Paper shot cups ?

    What do estimate the wall thickness of your shot cups is? I imagine that one would ram the cup then add the shot and an over the shot wadding ?
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    Does any one make Paper shot cups ?

    For these felt ones are you gluing or tying one or both ends?
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    Does any one make Paper shot cups ?

    Is anyone making or buying and using paper or card stock shot cups that hold up without failing before they get out of the barrel?
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