First Build - Jacob Dickert .50 Cal. Transitional Period

[McGuire2003]

I believe the Dickert recently featured on ILOVEMUZZLELOADING had dimples in the box. Either that one or the JP Beck. One of the two def did.

I ran through that video more than a dozen times, which actually, prompted my question. I too thought there were hints of dimples, but could not be sure as the video was rather blurry when enlarged.

 

[McGuire2003]

Well, after tinkering some more with that video, I was able to capture a very clear still-shot of the patchbox interior. I guess that answers my question ...

 

[McGuire2003]

Cleaned up the Patchbox Cover and Finial some more, decreased the profile of the Release Button, cut the screwdriver slot in the Release Button, took the dimples out of the floor of the Patch Box cavity, and cleaned up the cavity walls.

 

[ShootistJack]

McGuire2003,
Your opening words of post number 1 in this thread are: "Not being the sharpest tool in the shed sometimes,
I decided to build, as my first attempt ever, a Jacob Dickert - esque rifle."
Looking at how nicely your efforts are turning out, I'll just say that the first nine words are not being supported by
any evidence, as we all look through the photos that you've provided. Keep on Keepin' On - Cause You're Doin' Fine!

 

[McGuire2003]

McGuire2003,
Your opening words of post number 1 in this thread are: "Not being the sharpest tool in the shed sometimes,
I decided to build, as my first attempt ever, a Jacob Dickert - esque rifle."
Looking at how nicely your efforts are turning out, I'll just say that the first nine words are not being supported by
any evidence, as we all look through the photos that you've provided. Keep on Keepin' On - Cause You're Doin' Fine!

You'd think I would have picked an easier first attempt. LOL Slow and steady is the game.

 

[McGuire2003]

I’ll be the first to admit I can’t draw. After a week and a half of struggling I stumbled onto a website containing tutorials on basic art principles and shape descriptions related to Baroque/Rococo design elements, and particularly the Acanthus. So I learned something new which happened to click in this old brain of mine. What you see is the product of two and a half days of eraser time. Wish I’d have saved the link to the site.

Most of the drawings are ready for carving … but still have two more to go.

 

[McGuire2003]

A slightly later period of Dickert pattern, but very similar to the 1770's original early Dickert ...

Just the entry pipe area left to draw.

 

[McGuire2003]

Not too bad. A little more touch-up and the tang finial is finished. The ramrod entry pipe finial was completed last week.

 

[McGuire2003]

Right side roughed in, left side begun.

 

[McGuire2003]

Well that was exhausting …

 

[McGuire2003]

Now that’s pretty lighting …
Almost finished with this side.

 

[garypl]

Can’t believe this is your first rifle build - obvious that you have a lot of the artistic abilities that are necessary to build a fine rifle! I look forward to seeing your progression.

 

[McGuire2003]

Can’t believe this is your first rifle build - obvious that you have a lot of the artistic abilities that are necessary to build a fine rifle! I look forward to seeing your progression.

Not quite artistic, but over 45 years of woodworking experience and a passion for working with my hands. The drawings took over two weeks just to get on paper. Burned up a lot of time because of lack of drawings skills. Graph paper helped immensely. But it is, in fact, the first flintlock I have ever attempted to build.

The other takeaway is that this project is forcing me to slow down, and practice an enormous amount of patience. Generally speaking, I’m not a patient person by nature.

Just finished up the right side, so now both sides are 95% done. Just a little cleanup here and there and it’ll be ready for finish.

 

[McGuire2003]

Color check … hickory ramrod displaying color mix for rifle. The stain is a combination of several shades of alcohol based wood stains and Feibing’s leather dyes. A custom mix I created many years ago, and adjusted to the correct shade and red level for a realistic Jacob Dickert color.

 

[Zutt-man]

Remind me to never play pool against you, because I think you’re hustling us

Can’t wait to see the final product. Well done

 

[McGuire2003]

Remind me to never play pool against you, because I think you’re hustling us

Can’t wait to see the final product. Well done

Like I said before, I’ve decades of woodworking behind me, but believe me when I say that I’ve never built a flintlock before in my life. That said, I have two mentors teaching, guiding, and encouraging me, without whom I would not be in the position I am. Truth

 

[Zutt-man]

Like I said before, I’ve decades of woodworking behind me, but believe me when I say that I’ve never built a flintlock before in my life. That said, I have two mentors teaching, guiding, and encouraging me, without whom I would not be in the position I am. Truth

I’ve been doing high quality wood working projects (live edge slabs) for a few years now. Part as a hobby, part as a job. Wood carving is something I d want to accomplish as a specialty

 

[McGuire2003]

Stages of color process …
First coat of stain, third coat of stain, fifth coat, seventh coat after steel wool, eighth coat after steel wool, last two pics are first soak coat of Boiled Linseed Oil kept wet about two hours. It’ll then be wiped dry and hung a few days to cure.

 

[McGuire2003]

Well, the soak stage is over … the color came out exactly where I wanted it. A few days to cure and more coats of BLO will be hand-rubbed in.

 

[Zutt-man]

Well, the soak stage is over … the color came out exactly where I wanted it. A few days to cure and more coats will be hand-rubbed in.

What stain did you end up going with? Straight stain, diluted, mixtures with oil, etc?