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  1. Onojutta

    Lock panel shaping

    What tool(s) do you use to shape the front of the lock panel, namely from the pan forward and down toward the bottom?
  2. Onojutta

    Have you ever considered the cost of doing business

    Any retired guys at least supplementing income building guns? I always knew building guns for a living would never be realistic, but my goal has been to get good enough so that by the time I am retired I can use my hobby for a little extra cash. Or at least make enough to cover my costs to...
  3. Onojutta

    Fowler butt plate screws

    I've looked at a few gun shows over the past couple weeks and they seem to vary. Some guns with the screw practically in the middle, others towards the bottom. Best I can tell, there's no right or wrong.
  4. Onojutta

    Fowler butt plate screws

    I like it where it is with this particular butt plate. I put it a little higher on rifles when the heel screw is on the top, but with the heel screw on the crown of the bend being visible from the back, I didn't want the screws to appear too close together. The camera angle doesn't quite do it...
  5. Onojutta

    Fowler butt plate screws

    Well, I used the #10 x 1-1/2 ovals that I had in stock, and looks about right. Does anyone secure the tang of the butt plate with a pinned lug? This butt plate did not come with a lug for that purpose but I could easily add one. Is that worth the effort?
  6. Onojutta

    Fowler butt plate screws

    Eric, that’s funny I have done the same thing with multiple plugs and attempts at drilling the holes, and that’s with using a center bit. 🙄
  7. Onojutta

    Fowler butt plate screws

    I have #10 screws but they are smaller than the ones I used on my rifle. However, from that post above it looks like #10 is appropriate.
  8. Onojutta

    Fowler butt plate screws

    What size screws would be appropriate for an english fowler butt plate?
  9. Onojutta

    Darken engraved brass?

    That's typically how I do it, flat black paint and wipe off, but wasn't sure if that would be right on a brass patchbox.
  10. Onojutta

    Darken engraved brass?

    bump
  11. Onojutta

    Darken engraved brass?

    Is it more appropriate to darken engraved brass on an early style longrifle, or leave it to patina naturally?
  12. Onojutta

    Sight picture with a double hammer gun

    Thanks for the replies. The question isn’t about how to shoot a shotgun, but whether or not the hammers physically block your vision as you acquire and see the target. It sounds like the answer to that is no.
  13. Onojutta

    Sight picture with a double hammer gun

    When aiming a flintlock or percussion rifle, the hammer is on strong side or outside of the gun, and like most people I close my weak side eye. I always tell new shooters who are worried about seeing the hammer that if you are practicing good fundamentals and focusing on the front sight post...
  14. Onojutta

    Hunting from a tree saddle with a flintlock LR

    So I’ve done it a few times since posting this thread. It isn’t ideal, but can be done. The long rifle and movement associated with handling it gives up much of the extra concealment and stealth that you get using a tree saddle. When in the saddle, I usually lay the rifle across my lap. My...
  15. Onojutta

    Chambers English Fowler Completed!

    Very nice, you did a great job! How long did it take? I just started the same kit last week. What stain did you use and how did you handle the ramrod? I believe mine came with 3/8 rod but the thimbles measure 5/16 and even a 5/16 rod is a little too big for the hole.
  16. Onojutta

    Elmers Stainable Wood Glue

    Yep, I know what can happen if the lens of glue doesn't take the stain, but curious how the "stainable glue" might do in that regard.
  17. Onojutta

    Elmers Stainable Wood Glue

    Does anyone have any experience with Elmers Stainable Wood Glue? I need to glue a tiny piece for a chip out repair and came across this stuff. I have used Elmers Wood Glue MAX before, but even though that says it’s stainable and paintable, I’ve found that it only works with pigmented stains...
  18. Onojutta

    Hey, time to show your first build!!

    I think it looks good from far, but far from good. Thanks for the compliment though! :D Actually I have no formal training beyond a couple of shop classes many years ago in high school. I am handy and there are a lot of great books and videos out there for reference, but I couldn't have done...
  19. Onojutta

    Hey, time to show your first build!!

    First build. Red maple blank from Dunlap Woodcraft finished with LMF Lancaster Maple 50 cal Rice barrel. L&R Dickert lock.
  20. Onojutta

    How to sharpen this scraper?

    I played around with it some and I think I got it. As said above, I got better results putting the bevel on the front side (opposite handle) and drawing it to me when sharpening, opposite a knife blade. I held it upside down with the front edge pointing away from me and drew it back towards...
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