Siler Lock

[The Appalachian]

Those who know the Siler lock pictured it has a distinct decorative bevel around it's perimeter, about half the thickness of the plate.
My kit has quite a bit of extra thickness around the lock area and will of course need to be shaped further.

My question is, does the proper shaping around this lock let the lock stand proud of the wood to the edge of the bevel, OR, is the lock plate flush and the bevel recessed below the wood?

This is the best representative picture I could find on the interwebs and it's still tough to tell if it sits flush or is proud of the wood.

Thanks in advance........

 

[solitare1340]

The bevel is recessed on mine. Not that mine is correct.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Inlet to the depth of the flat edge, the beveled edge stands proud.
Siler by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

 

[EC121]

To prevent a sway-backed panel, lower the panel wood with a sanding block long enough to bridge the inlet. Here is an example of a sway-backed panel(not done by me). You can see the dip in the middle. Also an example of a run out ramrod hole.


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[The Appalachian]

To prevent a sway-backed panel, lower the panel wood with a sanding block long enough to bridge the inlet. Here is an example of a sway-backed panel(not done by me). You can see the dip in the middle. Also an example of a run out ramrod hole.


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Well aware, but thanks anyway.

 

[dave_person]

Hi,
As Phil wrote, inlet flush with the squared edge of the plate such that the bevel is above the wood surface.

dave

 

[tenngun]

Mine, incorrectly used on a SMR

 

[dave_person]

Hi,
Here are photos of original guns showing how flat beveled locks should be inlet.

dave

 

[The Appalachian]

Thank you all for the info. Much appreciated.