finally got a real jaw screw!

[schuetzenisbestBP]

about a year and a half ago I broke the jaw screw and replaced it with a janky homemade one.


thanks to RMC Ox Yoke!

 

[BoomStick]

Much better than a stack of washers, and not just for looks!

 

[PathfinderNC]

Your earlier one made me smile with your creativity. Anyway, glad you got it fixed up right.

 

[schuetzenisbestBP]

Your earlier one made me smile with your creativity. Anyway, glad you got it fixed up right.

redneck engineering at its finest!

 

[IanH]

Much better. Now, get a flint the right size and you'll be in business!

 

[deerstalkert]

Much better. Now, get a flint the right size and you'll be in business!

Dang, I read this Ianh ahd had to go back and look at the picture blown up to see any flint!
looking at the geometry that flint should just about strike 2/3rds down the frizzen face.
i would imagine the earlier thread covered how to determine flint length needed so OP if you can't find any handily give a shout. there are about a half dozen guys that hand knap flints for fun and pain.

 

[Togo]

Oh yes, I remember that mess, it was hard to unsee, much better now.

 

[sportster73hp]

A longer and thicker flint is needed. Looks like you ran out of travel for the top jaw. Not criticizing just want to help.