Shopping spree. What do I REAALLLY need? ;)

[JohnTheGreek]

All,

I just found a guy here in Egypt who can make anything I want out of ebony. I was thinking about some shooting accesories for the front stuffer I am having built. The guy is really reasonable in his prices and I am looking for some suggestions as to what I REALLY can't live without. I was thinking a powder measurer, maybe a tobbaco/tinder box, maybe a small cap box......what else might be good? I really appreciate any suggestions and if anyone on the board wants something and can give me specs, all I ask is that you reiumburse me and pay shipping from the US. I will be home in August for a spell.

Best,

Buffler Runner

 

[riarcher]

Loading block, ball starter, powder measure, ball bag, gun rack, shooting box,,, (let your imagination go). :front:

 

[Story]

Ramrods??? :winking:

 

[The Baron]

I nice loading block is a great idea. :agree:

 

[ewan]

turned blank handles without the hole drilled for the tool itself which you could add later, once you've decided.

for, a shot dipper.
matched set of screw drivers
etc
:hmm:

 

[Story]

Along these lines, does anyone have a suggestion on what to use piano ebonies for? Other than fitting to piano keys, that is...

Also, how about 18th and 19th cent. ebony boxes.

The exteriors look pretty plain -
http://julia.hanovercomputer.com/firearms/mar05/catalog/images/53969.jpg

and this might offer some inspiration:
Description:
A Very High Quality Brass bound London maker Coromandel Dressing Box circa 1859 with gilt silver and with a lower spring opening drawer fitted for jewelry.
Maker: FARTHING & THORNHILL.
working Bramah lock.
Origin: UK
Circa: 1859
Materials: coromandel, gilt silver.
Size: 12" by 9" by 6.9": 30.5cm by 23cm by 17.5cm.
Condition: The box has a shellac finish and is overall in very good original condition.


http://www.hygra.co.uk/jb/jb115/hygra01.jpg
http://www.hygra.co.uk/jb/jb115/hygra02_small.jpg
http://www.hygra.co.uk/jb/jb115/hygra03_small.jpg

 

[CrackStock]

Runner,

Cased guns often have wooden mallets, turn screws with wooden handles (screw driver) moulds with handles, loading rods, cap boxes, funnels and/or powder measures mounted on handles.

See
http://www.horstheld.com/0-duel.htm
as an example.

You could make a hollow cylinder for a powder flask and install a brass cutoff spout.

Why not a pistol stock? I saw a great pair of LePages with fluted ebony stocks similar to
http://www.horstheld.com/0-Lepage-Freres.htm

Even a display box would be pretty nice to have as well.

Just percolating...

CS

 

[Story]

Crackstock,
Pistols stocks are an excellent idea!
Queen Ann cannon-barrelled flintlock pistol with ebony stock and silver filigree work and fittings. C1740. 30cm overall.
http://www.maritimeantiques-uk.com/imagenes/grandes/nav_14.jpg

6882 J.Tabatt London, circa 1830 Belt Pistols: 41 cal. perc., 3 3/4" screw barrels, 8 1/2" overall length. Folding triggers, the plain screw barrels retain a fine gray brown patina. The engraved frame, hammer, and folding trigger assembly all retain a very fine soft gray patina. The maker's name, J.Tabatt London, on raised name plate is lettered in gold. Black ebony stocks with German silver butt cap and cap box. A quality pair of Gentlemens' belt pistols.

http://www.cwslagleantiques.com/images/handguns/6882.jpg

 

[Stumpkiller]

I have a super handy little awl a friend made for me. It's a 1-1/2" x 2" section of elk tine with about 3-1/2" of iron forged 1/4" square and formed/filed to a fine point. It has a little "z" kink in it so the upper inch could be driven tightly into the antler, leaving a 2-1/2" tip. I carry it in my haversack with a cork over the point and use it constantly for dozens of tasks.

Sewing, repair, leather punch, oiling the lock, wood drill, cigar venter, candle stand, etc. etc.