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    barrel forging with mild steel

    Not sure what to tell you. You say you are getting a good weld but than you say it springs apart....A good weld will not spring apart. I am using anhydrous borax for flux. I have never used a vise either. This is how I weld them; www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw4o-GDVU_I Chris Laubach
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    barrel forging with mild steel

    wild bill 2 I forge mostly wrought iron barrels but have done a few pistol barrels out of 1018 without any problem. Sounds as if you are running the weld heat a little on the low side and not really getting a good weld all the way thru? Chris Laubach
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    Rifling?

    Here is good article about straight Rifling: http://www.flintriflesmith.com/WritingandResearch/WebArticles/straightrifling.htm C. Laubach
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    Need a Proof Read Please

    Where did you find this "It's a low grade explosive which will flash at around 300°F" ? This was all I could find; Flashpoint Not applicable Auto ignition temperature Approx. 464°C (867°F) Explosive temperature (5 sec) Ignites @ approx. 427°C (801°F)...
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    Toby Bridges

    I hope he does bring it to a boil!! Than someone can bring to a boil the fact that in some states there area’s for Shotgun/Muzzleloader “ONLY”. Why can an inline be used in these areas legally but I can NOT go out with my trapdoor in 50-70 or my Rolling Block in 45-70?? The inline is...
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    How did the old timers do it

    The powder charges of the period are well documented. During the later part of the 18th century they where shooting half the ball weight. Also food for thought; When you leave camp with a loaded rifle you have no way of knowing whether you will get a ten yard shot or a hundred yard shot! You...
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    Custom barrelmaking

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw4o-GDVU_I www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqovJrSsza8 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWv45yGcoKY Chris Laubach
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    Dixon's Attendee get together?

    I'll be the one in the shed up on the hill at the forge Saturday and Sunday, putting on the gun barrel welding demo. Stop by and say hi! Chris Laubach
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    Bone front sights

    yes, I have seen this on originals. They usually have a brass or silver blade. This design is not as common as the Barley Corn Front Sight. Chris Laubach
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    Bone front sights

    Here is a Bone front sight. The bone (blade) comes up from the bottom of the base and flares out at the bottom so it can not come thru the base. Chris Laubach
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    Inlays - how to install

    I'm with Mike on this. Plus if you learn how to inlet there is no need for epoxy. :thumbsup: Chris Laubach
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    Wood under rib question.........

    PM sent Chris Laubach
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    Wood under rib question.........

    Thimbles are inlet just like you would for a full-stock and pinned. Here is one I did many years ago Chris Laubach
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    Wood under rib question.........

    The Silas Allen posted was done in the following manner; Under Lug Under Rib (hickory) Muzzle Assem Chris Laubach
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    Wood under rib question.........

    Here is a original New England half-stock by Silas Allen. Chris Laubach
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    How many builders hunt?

    I build and hunt. Chris Laubach
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    Where are flintlocks made??

    Seeing that you are in York Pa.you might want to check Brad out at www.cabincreek.net He is in York Pa. and sells kits. Chris Laubach
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    Tower Pistol lock spring

    www.ssfirearms.com Chris Laubach
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    Making yer own swampped bbl

    The smiths 200 years ago forged the tapper and flair into the barrel. If you look at some of the original barrels you will see they didn't even bother to file the bottom three flats. Chris Laubach
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    Jim Chamber's Early York

    When did this happen?:hmm: Last time I checked it say; muzzleloading firearms, .45 caliber or larger, Chris Laubach
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