Easy Kits??

[LarryFox1]

Well guy's i want to try and build a kit Flintlock rifle from TOW,how much trouble is it to build? Like fitting in the Lock,Trigger,
Nose Cap,and Barrel,say for a Mountain Rifle)TENN,NC,or a VA? Not so much worry about the Sites and Vent Hole,I got a freind at a Machine Shop that can do these things for me.I have had a Stroke and am worry about fitting in the above hardware in the stock.I also waould like any and all thought's on the Type of Stain's for the stock but i want to show off all the figure,i want to get a Curly Maple Stock with some fairly good figure, but not the best they got(money wise)LOL
Thanks :v

 

[Cherokee]

Tracks mountain rifles require you to shape the whole buttplate area. That was the hardest part I had and I almost screwed it up.

 

[WV_Hillbilly]

I saw you mentioned that you have had a Stroke--didn't say if it was a minor or major--but I assume that you are doing fairly well as far as recovery. I had a TIA in 2002 and am still recovering some of what was lost from that incident. It is an experience that I do not wish on anyone.

It was suggested that I find a project to focus on to help in my recovery. I naturally picked a pistol kit as my choice. I had built some kits in the past (pre-stroke days), and have shot muzzleloaders practically all my life... but this time, it was more serious that just a hobby.

I'm not making any recommendations as to a specific rifle kit for you, just wanted you to know that I understand your concerns about fitting the hardware and about any snags you might encounter. It might be that you may want to stay with a kit that has been completely pre-fitted, rather than one that is more like a "box of parts" that should go together IF you like doing lots of planning and fitting.

I still have a lot of trouble with speaking. It's like my brain is a bowl of alphabet soup that I keep stirring and searching for words and letters to put it all together to get an idea vocalized. It gets very frustrating for me and I sometimes get a little emotional--depending on how annoyed the other person gets with me.

I know this will sound bizarre, but I can write (or type) easier than I can talk at this point in time. I suppose it's because I can take all the time I need to write a message or respond as slowly as I need to. I lost a lot of "friends" who did not want to tolerate my speech handicap/problems--so I actually have some online friends that I "talk" with more frequently...

Wishing you the best, and hope you find what you need to fit your situation best.

With Kind Regards,
WV_Hillbilly

PS If you need to "talk" sometime, just start a private topic and we can communicate there.

 

[dlocke]

Maybe the Northwest Trade gun kit from TOTW would be a good start, or a Pedersoli kit with most of the work done.
Friend of mine's dad had a stroke over 20 years ago and lost the use of his right arm. He was right handed. He was also an avid model builder and adapted quickly to the point where he could build things with one arm that I couldn't build with two. Just takes some adaptation, he says. That and lots of heavy batteries and other weights to hold things steady. He uses the weights and such as a replacement "arm."
Good luck with your build.
DJL

 

[bwhoffman]

I got a stroke for my 38th birthday 7 years back, I can relate with both of you.
Time and persistance made the grandest recovery for me. I still have some issues but nothing real major. Force yourself to use the functions lacking the most and retrain the brain.

a pistol or rifle kit might just be the ticket to get the synapsis firing in order.
I built a TC hawken, went together effortlessly and most of my time was spent sanding, polishing and adjusting...since the inletting was 99.9% done.

To a fast track recovery,

Brett

 

[faw3]

brain is a bowl of alphabet soup that I keep stirring and searching for words and letters to put it all together I Know What You Mean from here down on yours post. Dont let it get ya down, I just had to find one guy on here that understood and got rich on friends and help. DA FOX, for me I stared with the easy ones that are fitted first, and the butt plates can be real :cursing: good luck ,take your time. Fred :thumbsup:

 

I would really encourage you fellows to contact Tip Curtis at the Frontier Shop. It is listed in our links and Tip does not have a web page.

Tip does not offer "kits" but he does offer guns finished to any point the customer requests, from a pile of parts and wood to 99% finished in-the-white firearms. His prices are very reasonable.

If you have problems with one phase of the building process have Tip do that part so you can concentrate on what you can do and enjoy your build.

:hatsoff:

 

Ghost beat me to the punch, Tip can modify the parts set to your skills, his stuff is first class, and can get you something you can handle. An in the white gun might be your best bet to get started, and he has probably thirty in stock of all sorts of styles. You can do you communicating, by Email to ease your stress. He does have a very small catalog he can send you to give you an idea of what he has to offer. Super guy to deal with. I checked and he's not listed in the resources. His phone is 615-654-4445, and his e-mail is [email protected], address is P.O. Box 203, Cross Plains Tn. 37049
Good luck, it'll be great therapy.
Bill

 

[LarryFox1]

Thanks Guy's
I see some of you have had a stroke to,my heart realy goes out to anyone that has been are is still going threw this[url] thing.In[/url] my case my left leg is still screw up and my left arm and hand is still a bit mess up,i can hold stuff ,like a glass or something real lite.I would like to know more about these Pedersoil Kits,if some of you have a link,them via all means put it up.
Again many thanks

 

[Trot]

The TOW Northwest trade gun is not too hard but, the whole stock forward of the lock panels is left square, a lot of shaping to be done.

 

[Blackfoot]

Thanks Guy's
I see some of you have had a stroke to,my heart realy goes out to anyone that has been are is still going threw this[url] thing.In[/url] my case my left leg is still screw up and my left arm and hand is still a bit mess up,i can hold stuff ,like a glass or something real lite.I would like to know more about these Pedersoil Kits,if some of you have a link,them via all means put it up.
Again many thanks

I bought a Pedersoli blue Ridge flintlock kit fron Cabelas online, even had them send it to the store in Owatonna MN so I could pick it up there and save shipping. Anyway it is a very easy kit to do and very little wood work to do and you have the barrel to finish but is easy. I think that I paid 350 or 399 for it.

 

[CrackStock]

I have heard good things about Tip. I have had good experience with Matt and Toni at TVM. I suggest that you get one of these to provide you with an in-the-white gun.

CS

 

[LarryFox1]

Can you are someone else post a link to that section,i can not find it
Thanks

 

Larry, I posted it above in my link, Tip doesn't have a web sight, just an e-mail, phone and address, but as I said give him an email, about what you are interested in, and he does have a small(very samll black, and white) catalog.
Bill

 

[crockett]

If you are interested in TOW, what about the Isaac Haines kit, the fore end is already shaped rather than a square and I believe the kit included an installed breech plug. You also get a swamped barrel. Call TOW and talk to them about your skill level. They can do some of the gun smith work for you for a nominal fee.

 

[LarryFox1]

Many thanks,i just email Tip,Hope to hear back soon
Thanks

 

[LarryFox1]

Thanks,i'll keep this one in mind.
Thanks

 

[11th corps]

Larry
I built a TOW trade gun 2 years ago. I thought the most difficult part was drilling the tang bolt-its upside down and runs at an angle. You need a drill press to do this.
Otherwise it was a fun experience. Shooting it the first time was very satisfying.
I enjoyed it so much I ordered a Tennessee .40 flinter kit this year from track. I am still waiting on the stock.

 

[Cherokee]

I have an Isaac Haines from Track about 90% built. It is pre-inlet for the butt piece and trigger guard.
So far the easiest I have worked on.
I want to build either a big bore Jaeger or a fullstock Hawken and I have another Isaac Haines I have been buying piece by piece IM working on.
Being a lefty and wanting an acutal left handed rifle sucks at times. They just dont have the kits the way you want them. I know why not shoot a right handed rifle? Well if its my rifle I want it made for me. I dont like having a cheek piece that is never gonna be used so I try to get what I want or build it.
Track kits ar eprett ygood but if you just buy the stock from them and maybe a few parts you can get thelock and hardware elsewhere for about a third less.

 

[LarryFox1]

Cherokee,do you mean the Isaac Haines came 90% built are you hade it done to 90% Built?Sorry i had to ask,but your wording has me confuse a bit
Sorry

I have an Isaac Haines from Track about 90% built. It is pre-inlet for the butt piece and trigger guard.
So far the easiest I have worked on.
I want to build either a big bore Jaeger or a fullstock Hawken and I have another Isaac Haines I have been buying piece by piece IM working on.
Being a lefty and wanting an acutal left handed rifle sucks at times. They just dont have the kits the way you want them. I know why not shoot a right handed rifle? Well if its my rifle I want it made for me. I dont like having a cheek piece that is never gonna be used so I try to get what I want or build it.
Track kits ar eprett ygood but if you just buy the stock from them and maybe a few parts you can get thelock and hardware elsewhere for about a third less.