Tow worm and ball puller

[Loja man]

Hey all,
I am looking for recommendations on a traditional tow worm and ball puller combo tool. I saw some at the Lexington CLA show and didn’t spend the cabbage. Now wishing I had. Didn’t get a business card or name.
So I am wanting this for my 20/.62
PA Fowler. Thinking I would like to clean with tow vers jag.
Any recommendations?
Aaron

 

[FishDFly]

Check: Track of The Wolf or Log Cabin.

 

[PathfinderNC]

I saw some really nice hand made ones in the cabin Creek website. Not sure of the threading specs but easy to find out. Might need a large head of cabbage

 

[Loja man]

I wast able to find any at the log cabins website..

 

[hawkenhunter50]

Brad Emig at Cabin Creek Muzzleloading hand forges ball pullers and tow worms. They are very nice.

 

[Loja man]

Brad Emig at Cabin Creek Muzzleloading hand forges ball pullers and tow worms. They are very nice.

Do you know if he makes a two in one?

 

[hawkenhunter50]

I do not know for sure one way or the other. I have a couple sets (2 piece). I don't see a twofer on the site but could try calling and ask. Might be able to do a custom.

https://cabincreek.net/revspec/accouterments/

 

[Loja man]

This is a two and one made by D Fruth Flintlocks. I may reach out to him. Would like some other options..

 

[hawkenhunter50]

I see they have a reversible tow worm, the end screws off and on, so I couldn't see why they couldn't make a puller end to also thread on there.

https://cabincreek.net/revspecs/long-reversible-worm/

 

[Loja man]

I see they have a reversible tow worm, the end screws off and on, so I couldn't see why they couldn't make a puller end to also thread on there.

https://cabincreek.net/revspecs/long-reversible-worm/

I will have to reach out to them!

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

I bought a couple of those tip from Dan. Really top notch and nicely made. His sizes though, are based on a tapered ramrod. So if you buy one oh his 3/8” tips, it’s actually a lot smaller than you would think: It’s made for a 3/8” rod that has already been tapered down.

He will, though, make any of his ends to your spec, and they are really top shelf handmade parts.

 

[Loja man]

I bought a couple of those tip from Dan. Really top notch and nicely made. His sizes though, are based on a tapered ramrod. So if you buy one oh his 3/8” tips, it’s actually a lot smaller than you would think: It’s made for a 3/8” rod that has already been tapered down.

He will, though, make any of his ends to your spec, and they are really top shelf handmade parts.

That’s good to know!! My fowling rod is a 3/8 with a taper. So the metal ramrod end is a 1/4” diameter. I wasn’t seeing a phone number listed for him….i would rather call than email. I’m a young guy for this form, but I would still much rather have a conversation than an email.

 

[Seamus]

Larry Callahan sells them as well a number of other quality items.

http://callahanbagmolds.com/

 

[FishDFly]

Another place is:


https://www.longrifle.com/product-category/artisans-works/artwork/

 

[Loja man]

Larry Callahan sells them as well a number of other quality items.

http://callahanbagmolds.com/

I missed that he had a combo tool! It looks like it only has one tine on the tow worm. Many I have seen have two tines. Never having used one before my question is dose it matter?

 

[Loja man]

Another place is:


https://www.longrifle.com/product-category/artisans-works/artwork/

The search function is not working on my phone. I’d rather not have to scroll through an untold number of pages looking for one item….

 

[Loja man]

Anyone have a contact number for Dan Fruth?

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

I missed that he had a combo tool! It looks like it only has one tine on the tow worm. Many I have seen have two tines. Never having used one before my question is dose it matter?

I have one with 2 tines from Smiling Fox Forge and one with 1 from Muzzleloader builder supply (modern $4 version). I prefer the hand forged one with 2 tines (it's hand forged and traditional looking) but the single holds the ball of TOW just fine.

 

[Loja man]

I have one with 2 tines from Smiling Fox Forge and one with 1 from Muzzleloader builder supply (modern $4 version). I prefer the hand forged one with 2 tines (it's hand forged and traditional looking) but the single holds the ball of TOW just fine.

Thanks Jack! That’s helpful!

 

[Kentuckyjed]

Anyone have a contact number for Dan Fruth?

[email protected]​

This was all I could find.