where to get some really cool kits

[pghrich]

after coming home from a walkthru shoot this past weekend i got a hankerin to make some stuff.
first a kit to make a pan primer from antler.
second a patch knife and sheif
and anything elese you guys can suggest
keep in mine i have limited experience.

 

[BrownBear]

So much of this kind of stuff is to see one, see a pic, or have a good idea. Then start whitlling and hacking. Sounds like the deal for the primer, but Log Cabin has quite an array of knife kits as I recall, as do some others.

I'd provide a link, but I'm on the road and not on my own computer, so I'd have to google it up. Give it a try.

 

[jethro224]

Yep, look close and get some ideas, then get to whittlin'.

Check the Craftsman and Photos forums here for ideas. Also check the links in the Member Resource section to get an idea of what the suppliers are selling. Track of the Wolf, October Country, and others come to mind.

I've made my own leather shooting bags, belt pouches, and ball bags. Used antler to make powder measures and handles for knifes, short starter, and nipple pick. Workin' on a small powder horn and a primer horn now and still figgerin' out card weaving.

Building your own gear is as much fun as using it. There's never an end to the stuff you can make with a little time and effort. Have fun and post your successes. :thumbsup:

 

[paulvallandigham]

Check with Tip Curtiss. He always seems to have fine kits and parts available.

 

[BrownBear]

I was just skimming through the back pages here in the Craftsman section and came across this thread. It should move you a giant step forward on your pan charger pattern quest.

 

[BrownBear]

I just ran across this patch knife kit and thought of your thread. Scroll down about 2/3 of the way through the page to the knife kit.

 

[deforge1]

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