Custom Builders

[RJR]

No Mike. I don't build guns yet. But I am thinking about programming a robot cell that would build them for me.
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Rick

 

[user 13289]

A friend of mine has a CNC router that could inlet a swamped bbl, any lock, any plate--anyTHING--nooooooo problem. Shaping a stock-phfft that'd be a cakewalk for his gizmo.

So it's just a matter of $$$ and punching in some numbers!

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

A friend of mine has a CNC router that could inlet a swamped bbl, any lock, any plate--anyTHING--nooooooo problem. Shaping a stock-phfft that'd be a cakewalk for his gizmo.

So it's just a matter of $$$ and punching in some numbers!

:shake: Doubtful, very doubtful. Of course, that's what Pedersoli and other factory guns do so.... :shocked2: Nah, doubtful.

 

[user 13289]

You don't think the machine exists?

He builds custom wooden boats for well-heeled clients. If I hit the lotto, I'm ordering one.

This machine cuts wood how ever he programs it. Doubt on, but that's the fact jack. :v

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

No, no, I know "it" exists. Just don't see the need to use one to build a muzzleloading gun. When you are finished, you have a soulless duplicate of another. What's the point?

And like you said, you have to "hit the lotto" to buy one and spend many, many, many (did I say many?) hours learning to use it, you are not just going to bring it into your basement, uncrate it and punch in a few numbers and have it spit out a rifle. Maybe your time and money would be just as well (or better) spent learning to actually build a gun? To each his own. No offense meant.

 

[Slash]

Hi Guys,
Maybe I can shed some light on some of this. Teche Valley is a TVM distributor and a very good friend of ours.
Yes, it is confusing there being 2 "TVM's". Matt and I went into business in 2000, we became Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading to keep the original abbreviation. At that time, Jack was " Jack's Stock Shop". He later added the parts making section and went back to using Tennessee Valley Manufacturing.
As to whether we are custom or not, it everyone's own opinion. We will not argue the point with anyone. Everybody already knows about "opinions".
We start with a board, cut it into a stock, and hand inlet. We do not use a duplicator or inletting machinery. Yes, we use power tools such as sanders. We use locks from Chambers and L&R, we buy barrels, and have molds to cast our furniture. We do not hand forge the barrel or the other parts.
We aspire to treat each person who contacts us just like we would be treated. We have been blessed to deal with wonderful people.
Merry Christmas,
Slash

 

[texcl]

I'm having a lefty virginia rifle built by TVM (Matt & Toni) and they have been great. I have been very annoying asking tons of questions, all of which they anwsered quickly, usually followed by the comment "if you have anymore questions call us". Can't wait to see the rifle.

 

[Dausener]

I have a TVM Fowler. I'm very happy with it, and hope to do bussiness with Matt and Toni again. I now feel the "need" for a Early Virginia or Lancaster. I just need to save a few more nickles first.

 

I have an early Virginia left handed flintlock built to my specs by Matt Avance. It is a beautiful rifle, and incredibly accurate at 50 yds.

My first flinter was a Lyman deerstalker, with which I could shoot three inch groups on a good day. The TVM rifle will make one ragged hole when I do my part. Took my first black powder deer with it just a couple weeks ago.

I could not be more pleased -- it was money well spent from my perspective.

 

[Russ T Frizzen]

Many people don't understand or value the differences between a handmade rifle and a machine made one. The vast esthetic gulf that exists between the two is not apparent to them.
Perhaps they would be just as well served by one of those India made guns that popping up all over the place like zits on a teenager's chin.

 

[user 13289]

No, no, I know "it" exists. Just don't see the need to use one to build a muzzleloading gun. When you are finished, you have a soulless duplicate of another. What's the point?

And like you said, you have to "hit the lotto" to buy one and spend many, many, many (did I say many?) hours learning to use it, you are not just going to bring it into your basement, uncrate it and punch in a few numbers and have it spit out a rifle. Maybe your time and money would be just as well (or better) spent learning to actually build a gun? To each his own. No offense meant.

Okay, I forget how this started--something about, oh here it is.. DeadDawg up there in Warren said,

But I am thinking about programming a robot cell that would build them for me.

and I was responding to that-that there exists such 'chinery. But I guess everybody knows that 'chines can do it all...

But no not me. Carve and scrape! and sharpen some more 'tis the way.

Lotto comment was 'bout buying the custom wooden flats fishing boat that Travis built for a country music personality. High performance, light, wooden, beautiful thing.

Hard to win if I keep forgetting to play... :grin:

We gots that straight now eh. :v


Hey Rick-how about:
Nanobots to remove fouling, extinguish embers, and keep the flint fresh...hmmm :hmm:

 

[PaulN/KS]

I am the second owner of a Jaeger rifle built by Matt Avance and it is a well made and fine shooting rifle.