I started a Matchlock build.
Can't really say it is my first build (assembled a CVA in the 80's) and have done a bit of gunsmithing over the years.but I can say first in 30 years.
The stock was from a "Roger Vardy" mannlicher blank.
Managed to saw the cock about 1/2 way down evenly with a good sharp hacksaw blade. Proud of that.
Spent a considerable amount on more hand tools. Have not kept track of that.
Can recommend the Shinto Rasp for large curves and flats.
Barrel channel was basically cut with a 3/4 flat chisel and smoothed and scraped with a 3/8 mold plane (eBay AUD25) and whatever else I could find that worked.
Thanks to whoever said that burning masking tape makes heaps of soot. It certainly does!
I have a 4' x 2' work bench made from and old table which I pull into the garage door for light and my power tools are limited to a dremel and a drill (so far).
I have used a variety of plans and photos so the end result is not really any particular gun but I think has that Matchlock quality.
Please excuse the mess of cast bullets on the table. The shiny ones are for this project.
Must Thank Bill Raby for his build videos. As well as the volume of information and advice from this forum.
I think this shows that you really cannot blame your tools.
Has anyone had experience using Aqua Fortis on Walnut?
What do rear sights look like on a Matchlock?
Can't really say it is my first build (assembled a CVA in the 80's) and have done a bit of gunsmithing over the years.but I can say first in 30 years.
The stock was from a "Roger Vardy" mannlicher blank.
- The butt has 3 facets but you kinda can't see them. It is a fairly curly bit of English walnut. Cost USD180
- Barrel is a modified 20g Iver Johnson. Cost USD45
- I made the lock, pan and covers. Cost <USD15
- The Trigger lever is just a long bolt. USD3
- My TOTW order seems to have gotten marooned with COVID19 so now kinda stalled till I get the breechplug and other bits.
Managed to saw the cock about 1/2 way down evenly with a good sharp hacksaw blade. Proud of that.
Spent a considerable amount on more hand tools. Have not kept track of that.
Can recommend the Shinto Rasp for large curves and flats.
Barrel channel was basically cut with a 3/4 flat chisel and smoothed and scraped with a 3/8 mold plane (eBay AUD25) and whatever else I could find that worked.
Thanks to whoever said that burning masking tape makes heaps of soot. It certainly does!
I have a 4' x 2' work bench made from and old table which I pull into the garage door for light and my power tools are limited to a dremel and a drill (so far).
I have used a variety of plans and photos so the end result is not really any particular gun but I think has that Matchlock quality.
Please excuse the mess of cast bullets on the table. The shiny ones are for this project.
Must Thank Bill Raby for his build videos. As well as the volume of information and advice from this forum.
I think this shows that you really cannot blame your tools.
Has anyone had experience using Aqua Fortis on Walnut?
What do rear sights look like on a Matchlock?