Cow's Knee

[Hubertus]

I'd like to make a cow's knee for my flintlock (and perhaps other small leather work items, i.e. frizzen cover). Would any of you have a pattern they'd be willing to share? Also, what kind of leather is best used for this? And where can I procure that leather as well as the requisite tools, thread, etc... and what would those be? Thanks!

 

[sniper68]

Here Ya go.. :thumbsup:

 

[saber]

do you hunt whitetails or know some one just get the releg off one cut a round 7inch up from the knee and 7 inch below the knee cut all the way around top and botton the cut up the inside of the knee from bottom to top take this off and alum tan with hair on or off put ties in front and back and yoy have a cows knee

 

[hawkthrower]

As far as the tools you will need they are pretty simple.
A knife or heavy scissors to cut the leather
An Awl to punch your holes
Leather sewing needles- the saddle stitching kind would be best
Waxed linen thread
I would use 5-6 or 7-8 oz leather for the cows knee and water proof it after you finish. For the frizzen a 3-4 oz would work fine.
Tandy would be a good place to get you started and they have some very good videos on their website.
Good luck and enjoy.
Ron

 

[saber]

you can also get most if not all you need on E-bay also and some times very cheply

 

[omarick1948]

Ebay is OK...I guess :idunno: , but it's the shipping cost some of those sellers charge, that makes some things, not such a good buy! Buy locally. if you can! JMTCW!

Rick

 

[Black Hand]

Here Ya go.. :thumbsup:

I would recommend the addition of a welt in both stitch lines. Helps keep the water out better.

 

[saber]

I just get things from e-bay that the seller will ship in a flate rate priority U.S.mail box got puer lead from Main 40 lbs in ingots for 6.70 cents up to me in Alaska buying Loc will not get you much up here

 

[saber]

if you want a nice one on e-bay go to longhunter and every now and then there is one on there made from brain tanned deer I think around 15.00

 

[John Wasmuth]

Thats great Sniper, thanks a lot! :thumbsup:

 

[Muskeg Stomper]

Made one along the sames lines of what Sniper provided and it works fine for my Pennsylvania rifle. Found I needed to tweek the pattern considerably for my big old doglock musket. I agree with Black Hand that welts make it more waterproof too.

 

[John Wasmuth]

Welts are important on a lot of things. Can you tell me more about your dog lock? Are they as neat as they look?

 

[BrownBear]

I made mine with only the back seam and it works fine. One thing I want is a nice, tight fit down against the barrel in the front, and that worked better without the front seam.

 

[Grey Hawk]

Hey does anybody remember Tandy Leather? They have ALL of the components and after you join the "club" the prices are reasonable too. Kinda like the Costco of leather & stuff....just my 2-cents :wink:
mine is a double seam like the pattern shown, works ok, but I like the seamless in the front idea, may make one here soon. Tandy also has natural and man made sinue....fyi

Grey Hawk

 

[BrownBear]

I tithe at Tandy every time I pass through Anchorage and have their # on the speed dial for my phone. I didn't realize they had natural sinew though.

I just dumped a couple of bills at their customer appreciation sale as I passed through there Tuesday, but that ole speed dial button is staring me in the face and waiting a couple of hours till the store opens. Thanks!

 

[Muskeg Stomper]

I'm working through my government computer right now so can't access photos of my doglock through photobucket. Will try to post pictures from my personal computer tonight.

Yes, I really like my doglock musket since it covers a broad timeframe that I am interested in from the late 17th century on up to the initial phases of the AWI. As a hunting gun, I really appreciate the positive safety of the dog catch over a half cock even though I also still use a frizzen stall.

 

[John Wasmuth]

Thanks, I am toying with the idea of the MSVT co. trade gun. Was very interested in the dog lock on it.
Thanks again.

 

[Muskeg Stomper]

It is one of the MVTC doglock early trade muskets that I have. I grayed all exposed steel with either mustard or bleach and stripped & refinished the stock after aging it some. Unlike most other folks have experienced, I didn't have to tune the lock at all although I did send the lock back to them when the frizzen needed to be hardened again. I also filed the bayonet lug thinner to use as a front sight blade and added a rear sight. I like mine and shoot it with both PRB and with shot for grouse & hare hunting. A friend has one of the Cookson fowlers and I prefer my shorter musket.