Think style similar to what's in the 440+ pages, octagon barrel filed down, and TRS converted wheellock lock. That should give you a pretty fair idea. Im just starting on the ebony and it's so disconcerting looking at the sawdust (angle grinder/band saw to rough shape) being black as you think the blade is dull and burning the wood!
I also have the Graz book in English.....I was trying to find another for a friend of mine last month....cannot believe the prices I have seen lately...from $500 to $1000 ???? He found one on-line....did not ask what he paid for it. Crazy, but this high quality massive extremely detailed 3# book is prime research for studying my favorite renaissance period firearm...the wheelock. I actually found it in new condition with paper dust cover at a local library sale rack a few years ago. Check your local libraries! You never know until you try!
TobJohn, Commodore Swab: Take a look at this price for the Graz book...unbelievable....and it's USED !!!!!!
That’s absurd. I got mine for €75 + shipping within the past year. Why do people bother posting those listings? You could fly to Graz and write a book yourself for that money.
The one expensive book I can tell my girlfriend is actually an investment, I could never bring myself to sell!
Just starting to play with the stock shape. For fun I hit the ebony on the buffer, dang! I can't wait to get this together.
The Blackwood is the same way. I've cut a few small things on the lathe (metal) and it cuts and leaves a finish like you'd get with soft steel. Probably owing to it being an oily wood. Picture a set of bagpipes. That's lathe cut blackwood. I think the silver against that would look beatiful. Now, if I just had some ivory...., (chuckle).
Graz book...Lucky you!
