A Moment of Weakness
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looks like you will have hours of fun finishing it
Yup, it's the 'going there' that's the most fun....the discovery and homework, the process
Let us know how it goes so I know what to expect Wncman ok?
Tenring
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This is the way to go with anything one wants to do , I am either all in or nothing at all. Always get the best you can afford because you will always wonder. I have a SMR I have to get started on from Jim I got last year but with us having to take care of my mother who just passed in February, 13 of this year from Parkinson’s I now have the time as soon as I wrap everything up with the lawyer and here personals with the house and all. I can’t wait…P.S. Happy building and enjoy your new rifle, I really mean this because life is to short…
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congratulations on your new rifle! Keep your tools sharp, never work on the project when you're tired, and did i mention keep our tools sharp?
Best of luck, and make good smoke
Best of luck, and make good smoke
Putting it together and taking it apart seems to be the assembly process here- the trigger only had like a 1/16" swing to it, so I dug some wood out of the slot which fixed that. Then I needed to shave some wood to give the breech some room, so the tang would fit properly. Also needed to elongate the hole in the barrel below the tang about .025" (down) to align with the rear lock and side plate holes. The front holes were okay. I hope to get everything easy to take apart and put together for cleaning purposes in the future. The front brass went on good as well as ramrod barrels and barrel pins. It cocks and sparks good! I got spare flints and the 'ultimate' spring vice so I can mess with the lock. So, on to the sights and ramrod we go........
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Working on the Woods Runner a little ea. nite after work, as it's been raining for the last month almost every day it seems...ground too soggy to do much outside even though I did get a few onions and peas in 2 weeks ago.
Here's the Patchbox, was very sticky, now working easy and smooth.
Here's the ramrod being tapered/reduced for easy use. Sandpaper in the vice per JKibler takes it down fairly quick. The Nail supplied for the tip was installed with the help of a #49 drill bit, cut and peened over, then filed.
And, I think the assembly is done! (except for shortening pins) It think it be easy to take apart and put back together.
I could take it out and shoot it. I think I will as soon as I aquire black powder, ball, and patches. And something to measure black powder with.
Working on the Woods Runner a little ea. nite after work, as it's been raining for the last month almost every day it seems...ground too soggy to do much outside even though I did get a few onions and peas in 2 weeks ago.
Here's the Patchbox, was very sticky, now working easy and smooth.
Here's the ramrod being tapered/reduced for easy use. Sandpaper in the vice per JKibler takes it down fairly quick. The Nail supplied for the tip was installed with the help of a #49 drill bit, cut and peened over, then filed.
And, I think the assembly is done! (except for shortening pins) It think it be easy to take apart and put back together.
I could take it out and shoot it. I think I will as soon as I aquire black powder, ball, and patches. And something to measure black powder with.
My mother also passed with Parkinson's, Tenring; about 4 years ago, so I know a little of what you went through. Hang in there and it will get better. I will be here to see your build God willing and the creek don't rise.
