Pyrite

[tom in nc]

Will this work in a wheel lock?

 

[PhDBrewer]

I am not sure. It should. Is it crumbly??
It would need to be sliced into usable pieces with a wet saw. Is this for sale?
Thanks!
William

 

[tom in nc]

Yes.
Can I cut it with a tile saw? What size & shape does it need to be for use in a wheel lock?

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Can I cut it with a tile saw?

Cutting - Best method I’ve found, with significantly LESS waste than a diamond tile saw … but heed the CAUTIONS!

Read:

https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/cutting-pyrite-easy-w-diamond-dremel-discs.170513/

What size & shape does it need to be for use in a wheel lock?

Size/Shape - Usually rectangular, sized thin enough to ensure the pyrite centers in the middle of the pan (fore to aft).

Some grind a cutting angle on the otherwise square edge that bears on the wheel, like a positive rake to a lathe cutting tool, but I’ve never found that necessary, at least as tested on 5 wheellocks, 2 being originals.

Crumblies - Read here, they not only work, they can work really WELL!

https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/fyi-‘crumbly’-pyrite-works-in-a-wheelock.142486/

 

[tom in nc]

I bought a chunk of it. I think I'll try cutting it with my Dremel and a diamond wheel. I don't yet own a wheellock but I will eventually, I hope.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Where are you all even buying wheel locks to go shooting with?