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  1. M

    Planning my first flintlock build

    I appreciate all the comments and help so far in trying to point me in the right direction. I do have to say this build is not for any kind of historical accuracy. Instead it's about challenging myself and giving another means to provide food for my family. I have a good bolt action but I want...
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    Planning my first flintlock build

    If I manage to follow through with this build it'll be a deer rifle. Where I'm at we don't have boar or bear unless I travel a couple hours just to hunt it and I don't travel for more than an hour in any direction and that's only if I have to. I doubt I'll be after any of the wildcats around...
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    Planning my first flintlock build

    You're probably right, I probably don't need all the tools mentioned. I was just pointing out some of the tools I do have. Most of the time in all my projects I use power tools to get close then finish with hand tools. I've seen to many projects ruined by someone that didn't know when to stop...
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    Planning my first flintlock build

    I didn't mean to make anyone think I was disregarding suggestions given. I fully respect and appreciate the responses and the people giving them. If someone does feel like I'm bieng dismissive or disrespectful please call me out on it. I have looked at the rice barrels after you suggested it...
  5. M

    Planning my first flintlock build

    Thanks for the suggestions. To be honest I know this isn't going to be easy but I know it's not the hardest thing I've ever done. If I was going to make my own barrel than yes it might be. I didn't know there a gunsmith shop in Pinson but now I do, thanks. I just want to tell everyone I fully...
  6. M

    Planning my first flintlock build

    I'm not sure that .270 is the limit here but I wouldn't want to go much smaller. I used to have a .45 acp 1911 and became fond of that round. It's big enough to do most anything but not so large it's obnoxious and causing excessive damage. Where I'm at the shots are generally under 100 yards so...
  7. M

    Planning my first flintlock build

    I just looked at the book I'm reading is 'Modern Gunsmithing: a manual of Firearms Design, Construction, and Remodeling for amethres and professionals' Clyde Baker (1933). It doesn't cover muzzleloaders but I felt some of the information would be good none the less. If I do buy used it'll be...
  8. M

    Planning my first flintlock build

    I knew buying online would be a gamble but the nearest place I know that's a physical store is Dixie Gunworks and it's a about 12 hours away. Thanks for clarifying the caliber confusion for me. I was thinking about buying a used barrel since unfortunately I cannot afford a new one at this...
  9. M

    Planning my first flintlock build

    Thank you, Chowmif, for the reply. I'll try to answer some of you questions to better assist you and other readers. I have experience as a carpenter (both building houses and building custom furniture) and have various tools left over from those days including a bandsaw, a belt sander, a...
  10. M

    Planning my first flintlock build

    I am getting ready to start a flintlock build but have some questions. I plan to buy the barrel and fabricate all the other pieces and parts myself. I am curious as to a caliber recommendation. I was thinking about something in the area of a .45 but was debating smaller. I'm planning on using it...
  11. M

    Inlay chisels

    Sorry for the long delay, I've worked 12 hour days all week until a short 11 hour day today. The plan is to inlay a 'tree so life' and a turtle using brass and copper. It's good to know I can buy pre shaped instead of just working from blanks. I'm capable of forging a variety of metals into...
  12. M

    Inlay chisels

    Those are shaped at the factory? I'm being serious right now since I was told recently that the only way to get gravers was buying blanks and making them yourself. I'm headed over there now thanks for your help, I really appreciate the quick help.
  13. M

    Inlay chisels

    I have a project that I'm working on thatll need a couple inlays and can't find the help I need on engraving forums or bladesmithing forums so I'm hoping someone here can help. Can someone please tell me where to find good chisels I can use to do inlay work on metal. I've seen several examples...
  14. M

    New Chisels

    Not to steal or redirect the discussion but you don't have a topic where you discuss you homemade chisels do you? I need some for metal inlay on an upcoming project but honestly don't know what I need but I'll figure it out when I start doing the inletting. I should also clarify I'm talking...
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    Blacksmith from Alabama

    I know you probably hear it often but thank you for your service. It's people like you that allowed me to grow up in a free land. I misread what you first said, I thought you made a recent trip across. My grandfather spent a couple years in Vietnam my dad and I spent a year in Iraq (he was...
  16. M

    Blacksmith from Alabama

    You might be just the guy I need to visit then lol. I've got a local gunsmith that's supposed to be finding an old black powder barrel for some blacksmithing project I've been asked to make someone and I'm hoping to have some left over for my first pistol build.
  17. M

    Blacksmith from Alabama

    Where across the pond were you? I spent a year in Iraq back in 06-07. I never made it to Benning, thought about it but never pursued it. Thanks everyone for the welcomes.
  18. M

    Blacksmith from Alabama

    Thanks for the welcome, Cowboy. I'm definitely looking at some of the info in the builders bench and craftsman sections looking to learn.
  19. M

    Blacksmith from Alabama

    I just wanted to say hello everyone. I'm mike, a blacksmith from Alabama. I've had a growing interest in gunsmithing for a while now and now I find myself daydreaming more and more about it. I don't really know what else to say so if anyone has any questions for me feel free to ask.
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