Another rookie takes the plunge....

[MSW]

flehto, thanks for the post on your most excellent - looking clamp. hope you don't mind if I copy the design for my own use.

:thumbsup: :hatsoff:

 

[jamieorr]

I used hot rolled steel 1/8" thick X 1" wide. Bought it at the local hardware store and it was bent cold....could have been 3/4" wide or whatever works....Fred

Flehto, thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

Jamie

 

[jrmflintlock]

The best advice given to me by the Gentleman who mentored me on my first build was, "Measure, mark, repeat, at least 3 or 4 times or until the marks are in the same place twice, then cut!" Think it through and don't get in a rush. Use sharp chisels (my biggest problem!)

The Barrel just takes time, its a slow painful process! Have fun and The best of luck to you

I'm just about done with my 4th one from a Blank coming along nice but by no means perfect but I enjoy shooting them and taking game with rifles that are one of a kind.

 

[Onojutta]

Fred, in that picture you posted of the lug, why did you do a dovetail slot and solder, as opposed to just solder directly to the barrel flat?