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    Any Side Slapper fans here?

    JPD, his interwebs is working very slow these days.. He tried and finally emailed them to my phone, that way I could show his locks. Yeah underhammers can be very simple,, or hard ( if I make them :doh: ) It'd be fun to get together, once the world starts rotating again!!! Respect Always Dag
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    Any Side Slapper fans here?

    Howard, the left handed lock was made by my friend Marlow Westerbeck. he's a member here. His posts are MRW. I've never made a lefty, but they shouldn't be that much different ?? the problem is fitting it to your lock mortise. I have no measurements or such relating to a Lyman.. all of my side...
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    Any Side Slapper fans here?

    Couple more pics of Marlow's lil Newton back action..
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    Any Side Slapper fans here?

    Posting these for Marlow couple of his
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    Any Side Slapper fans here?

    There Ya go!! Two of my locks and my "Miss Muley" Respect Always Metalshaper/Jonathan
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    Mule Ear Trigger Suggestions

    Scota, I'm not even sure where the original drawing that I made is?? the lockplate measured 4.45" x 1.2 .. ( kinda chunky ) but I'll try to find it if you guys need it? this one I made is about 5.5" x 0.91" and of the Medberry style
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    Mule Ear Trigger Suggestions

    note: these do not print out exactly as drawn. If using as a template, you will need to adjust things for making a lock. the trigger components should reproduce fairly close ??
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    Mule Ear Trigger Suggestions

    here is how Navy Arms did theirs.. and basically how Laurie Fenton did his ...
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    Jenks Mule Ear Carbine-I think

    Joe, I remember!! and My Thanks to you again!! The info you and DD provided to me has been a HUGE help.. Now I just gotta get organized enough to Get-R done.. Respect Always Metalshaper/Jonathan
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    Spanish/Belgian smoothbore

    gotta try and clean the lock some and get the barrel out to check for markings? dang lil pin holding the barrel is tight , the fit being assisted by the shrinkage. Too busy yesterday to muck with it.. Respect Always Jonathan
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    Spanish/Belgian smoothbore

    Hey to the Gang, came across one of those old Spanish or Belgian flint smooth bores this weekend. lock is HUGE.. 6.5" x 1.25" and dirty/rusty. The barrel is 33.25" and is of 20 Guage. the weird lil metal ramrod is only held onto the gun by its recess in the stock. Poor attempt at thimbles have...
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    Copying a Stock Profile

    Mike, That's a WOW!!! Great tool and an even better show of "how it's done" Respect Always Metalshaper / Jonathan
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    Jenks Mule Ear Carbine-I think

    Woodenbow, I've been out of the shop for a bit.. Just getn ready to try building again! DD's recent post has sure got me fired back up a bit ;) Part of my stall, other than injuries and such, has been finding really good measurements.. Not that I haven't received some really good help but getn...
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    Making a Mule Ear Lock

    Mike, I have the start of a Jenks lock on my bench. Took my measurements from the book that shows various CW carbines as measured drawings.. also have the start to a Jenks action as well ;) Some day I'll get it done.. Respect Always Metalshaper / Jonathan
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    Making a Mule Ear Lock

    dd832, Apologies on my part.. got excited seeing another Muley Maker.. Respect Always Metalshaper/Jonathan
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    Question on gluing broken stocks together.

    i was taught, FWIW? to use the solvent and whiting powder.. or even talc? set the stock in or coat with the solvent to draw out the oil. Dust it with the whiting powder to soak up the oils that come to the surface. brush that powder free with a 'clean' brush and repeat. After a few attempts you...
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    Making a Mule Ear Lock

    Three of mine! Back Action, my outside mainspring version and the Medberry pattern is laying in the background.. Respect Always Metalshaper/Jonathan
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    wanting to make 28ga inline smoothbore

    armourers square reamer would be slow but would do the trick! plus it wudn't bite in and drift on you either. Lots of oil and patience.. Respect Always Metalshaper/Jonathan
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    Help me fix this screw-up

    piece of metal tubing that will just fit down the bore.. with some teeth filed into the end? slide it in and drill it to the breech and come in OVER the rod and paper.. works to remove a stuck brush.. might work here as wello_O Respect Always Metalshaper/Jonathan
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    Kansas Folks

    TexiKan, Thanks, that helps a lot !!! Respect Always Metalshaper/Jonathan
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