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  1. ppb

    Off-center bore -

    Scota@4570, There's a high probability that you are correct in thinking I'm stuck. In theory however, it may be possible to rotate the breech plug (which would involve some tedious machine work) the seven flats needed to orient the runout to the vertical plane. Fortunately, I haven't drilled...
  2. ppb

    Off-center bore -

    Thanks for your input, Hawkeye2! I appreciate the value of your experience. The problem is that this barrel (Colerain) has already been fitted - because, like a dummy, I trusted the brand and it came with the breech plug/tang installed. The only remaining tasks before finishing the rifle out...
  3. ppb

    Off-center bore -

    I'm at a point in a current build when it's time to solder the under rib and and RR pipes to the barrel. But I wanted to re-crown the muzzle before the the rib and pipes went on. Got the lathe set up with the four jaw chuck made sure it was true, put in the barrel spider, trued it up, and...
  4. ppb

    Walnut SMR finish

    The finish on this walnut stock is Homer Formby's version of tung oil. Seems to be holding up...
  5. ppb

    Nose cap on a Virginia rifle?

    Here's this,
  6. ppb

    Not exactly my favorite part......

    Awh, stay with it. It's good practice for the time that comes when you get amped-up to build a half-stock...
  7. ppb

    Do I need any more tools for shaping a stock blank?

    Not really physical tools, but stuff I find helpful to have around on occasion .... an abundant supply of "patience." ... an abundant supply of "time." ... a good pencil, the means to sharpen it - and the means to mitigate its errant nature. ... and keep in mind the old carpenters...
  8. ppb

    A Tale of Two Little Rifles

    Another great post! A person can always learn something from your work. Thanks!
  9. ppb

    A Tale of Two Little Rifles

    ... a touch of witticism - I'd guess he's feeling better.
  10. ppb

    A Tale of Two Little Rifles

    Awesome! This will be a great thread to follow.
  11. ppb

    Ned Robert's Book?

    In my copy of the book, "The Muzzle-loading Cap Lock Rifle" by Ned H. Roberts, reprinted in 1991; on page 302 he begins the story of "The bear Hunt of 1880." In the next few pages, he describes how he and his Uncle Alvaro processed the two bears they harvested, then, and his thoughts on the...
  12. ppb

    Range box examples

    With a little fore-thought, I can get most of the kit that I would need for a trip to the range in here... with the exception of rifles and range rods and lunch.
  13. ppb

    Hello from the Oregon coast.

    Hey! ; From the high desert of Utah. Are you located anywhere near a "Mo's?"
  14. ppb

    Cherry stocks

    No argument here. Sharing these two images as lighting influences what you see in a Photo... Best of luck to you!
  15. ppb

    Cherry stocks

    This cherry stocked SMR was finished using Fiebing's alcohol based, medium light brown leather dye w/ tung oil... May not be dark enough for you - but would caution that grain character has a tendency to get lost if the stain is too dark. This post has been edited.
  16. ppb

    Into the Wild Frontier

    I get a kick out of watching these presentations. There seems to be a good variety of kit and long guns represented. Kind of troubling though, is the portrayers/actors represent their characters as having a mouthful of perfect teeth...
  17. ppb

    Glue for Forend Cap

    You might want to take a look at ferrule cement. It's a hot melt cement with some serious horsepower - lots more than the artsy/crafty stuff
  18. ppb

    Another "dragoon" type pistol

    Anxious to see the process and finished project. Please keep us posted…
  19. ppb

    Soft jaws for vise

    I like this piece of rubber I found at a garage sale...
  20. ppb

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Made this - just in case I find myself wanting to put some compressed air or some grease through the flash hole of my flintlock. The Zerks fitting can be removed to accept a rubber nosed air nozzle. It has yet to be tested, but it did blow a tight wet patch across the shop in pre-trials...
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