Hello from So. Calif.

[rigmarol]

Just signed up last night, I found this site while looking for Flintlock building resources.

I'm in Southern California (but don't hold it against me!). About 2 hours north of San Diego or so.

I built my first flintlock when I was 17 but had nobody to show me what to do. I was frustrated with the lack of reliable firing and eventually sold it for a very nice profit. Years later I learned my problem was in how I tried to harden the frizzen.

I have a large collection of modern rifles and pistols, as well as a growing collection of WWII rifles. I have a caplock Hawkins and a cap and ball Remington Army reproduction that I have a great time with.

I reload all my own ammo except what I can get in Milsurp.

I also cast almost all my own bullets (except for the autoloading high velocity stuff).

I am an avid 2A supporter and I write my reps regularly. I have gone to Tea Parties and believe in getting involved.

I'm going to be building my first flintlock in over 35 years! I bought all the parts and am working in collecting all the right tools and techniques. I have some books on order for some carving designs and some engraving info and designs. I'm looking forward to it in a huge way!

Looking forward to getting to know you and picking your brains! :wink:

 

[renovato]

Howdy! Welcome aboard. :hatsoff:

 

[vthompson]

Hello and welcome. We are glad to have ya.

 

[longshot one]

Welcome to the MLF! Lets see some pic's when you finish your flintlock.

 

[mazo kid]

Welcome David, glad to have you among us! It's good to see that you have such enthusiasm for the finer things.

 

[vern faulkner]

:hatsoff: Welcome David. Glad to see you found us. Make yourself at home and ask away. Lots of friendly folks here willing to help you.

 

[GreyWhiskers]

A big welcome from central cal. :thumbsup: GW

 

[shmrck1]

Welcome to the MLF!You will find a lot of valued
info here for your build.Hope you will visit
often.
I am snake-eyes :hatsoff:

 

[rigmarol]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I spent a good 3 hours roaming through this forum yesterday. Very nice. I am going to really like it here I think.

My first project was a basic drop in type kit from CVS I think. (35 years is a long time ago for details). But it was probably about 90% done out of the box. It went together in about 3 months of evenings. Nothing fancy, 30cal Kentucky long rifle.

This project is a bit more ambitious I ordered my parts from Muzzleloaders Building Supply and the folks there helped me pick the individual pieces parts to make this rifle mine and not just another "kit". I wasn't expecting that level of attention. What's more, I didn't know what I wanted! Read a few articles and references before making up my mind and still am not sure what I wanted so I went with some suggestions.

Anyway, I have a rough, bandsawed hung of curly maple with the triger and lock already inlet for me, as well as a nice Swamped 50cal barrel also inlet for me. I figured these three items were worth having someone who knows what he's doing do for me the first time. I'm glad I did because this sure isn't a "drop in" kit by any means! I chose a nice Siler lock and some nice detailed bras and steel furniture. The "kit" comes with the invoice, and nothing else. No 64 pages of badly translated Korean instructions, no nothing! THAT was a surprise. So, I'm buying books.

Based on what I've read here, I'm not touching anything until I read up on the correct order and steps to go through. I've very excited and I've sat in the shop holding and petting the box full of parts just itching to jump in.

I was very happy to find this site. Pardon me if I get the "etiquette" wrong, I'll learn the local do's and don'ts soon enough.

So, if I want to have the group hold my hand along the way of this project, how's the accepted way of doing so? Do I start one topic and just stay in that topic with my updates and questions or do I need to ask questions in individual topics depending on what I'm asking such as questions on inletting, vs. questions on shaping butt stocks or Cutting dovetails and so on. I don't want to be a pain, or end up as "the guy will all the questions" in the wrong places.

Thanks again guys, I'm looking forward to the journey.

 

[rigmarol]

(tried to add a post but ended up replying to the last poster instead. I deleted it and replied to my own post until I learn the forum's software)

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I spent a good 3 hours roaming through this forum yesterday. Very nice. I am going to really like it here I think.

My first project was a basic drop in type kit from CVA I think. (35 years is a long time ago for details). But it was probably about 90% done out of the box. It went together in about 3 months of evenings. Nothing fancy, 30cal Kentucky long rifle.

This project is a bit more ambitious, I ordered my parts from Muzzleloaders Building Supply and the folks there helped me pick the individual pieces and parts to make this rifle mine and not just another "kit". I wasn't expecting that level of attention. What's more, I didn't even know what I wanted! I read a few articles and references before making up my mind and still am not sure what I want so I went with some suggestions.

Anyway, I have a rough, bandsawed hunk of curly maple with the trigger and lock already inlet for me, as well as a nice Swamped 50cal barrel also inlet for me. I figured these three items were worth having someone who knows what he's doing do for me the first time. I'm glad I did because this sure isn't a "drop in" kit by any means! I chose a nice Siler lock and some nice detailed brass and steel furniture. The "kit" comes with the invoice, and nothing else. No 64 pages of badly translated Korean instructions, no nothing! THAT was a surprise. So, I'm buying books.

Based on what I've read here, I'm not touching anything until I read up on the correct order and steps to go through. I'm very excited and I've sat in the shop holding and petting the box full of parts just itching to jump in.

I was very happy to find this site. Pardon me if I get the "etiquette" wrong, I'll learn the local do's and don'ts soon enough.

So, if I want to have the group hold my hand along the way of this project, how's the accepted way of doing so? Do I start one topic and just stay in that topic with my updates and questions or do I need to ask questions in individual topics depending on what I'm asking such as questions on inletting, vs. questions on shaping butt stocks or Cutting dovetails and so on. I don't want to be a pain, or end up as "the guy will all the questions" in the wrong places.

Thanks again guys, I'm looking forward to the journey.

 

[nw_hunter]

You have arrived at the right place :thumbsup: Welcome aboard.

 

[jake2255]

Howdy and welcome to the forum David, be nice to see it when you finish, jake