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    My balls

    Do my balls look okay? I bought a Lyman double mold and started casting my own balls. I'm using an electric lead pot with a bottom pour spout. I followed the mold instructions and have read everything I can about casting balls. It's definitely an art. About half of my balls have defects, and I...
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    Beaded Strike-A-Light Pouch

    I thought I'd try my hand at making a beaded strike-a-light pouch. I started about 5 times and ripped out all the stitching before I finally got the hang of it. My first beading project, no laughing allowed :). It's quite an involved process. There's a lot of strategy in choosing where to start...
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    Another (Better?) Cow's Knee

    Another (Better?) Cow's Knee I've never been successful at stretching and shaping leather into the desired shape, even thin leather. And I don't have piece of leather from an actual cow's knee. So I've always resorted to cutting and sewing. There's a pattern out there that's commonly suggested...
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    DIY Tomahawk Sheath

    I bought a small 7-inch hammer-polled tomahawk head, and I made a handle and sheath. All that's left is to find a woven strap to sew on the the tabs for a shoulder sling. I fashioned the handle from curly Maple with a draw knife and rasp. The handle shape is based on a few historical examples...
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    Ken Netting rifle

    New flintlock shooter here. I just picked up a 1987 Ken Netting rifle with a swamped 50 cal. barrel. I did a few repairs on the sight and the ram rod. Haven't fired it yet. Two questions: 1. How did I do? 2. Does this rifle fit into a historical style of build? I was told it is a "Virginia rifle."
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