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  1. Danno

    Flint size

    What did you use to reshape it with? Heat and pliers or did you grind it? Would this be a better option than heating the hammer and adjusting the lock geometry that way?
  2. Danno

    Flint size

    Sorry realized that I posted 2 of the same pic. Below is my real issue, the flint won't clear the frizzen upon trigger release. I didn't see an option for thickness of flint when I ordered from TOW. What size should I order? Frizzen is 5/8 and jaw is 1/2 in from screw to the tip of the Jaw.
  3. Danno

    Flint size

    So I put together my first flintlock. Got a traditions kentucky pistol. I'm struggling with placing the flint. Ordered the 5/8 square. It is actually touching the Frizzen at half cock and won't allow the hammer to fall all the way forward when the trigger is pulled. If I go bevel down the top of...
  4. Danno

    1st time browning question

    Well I went ahead and finished it. Came out a little rougher than I was aiming for but I think i like it. We'll see when the stock is finished and all is said and done. Thanks for all the replies and help everyone!
  5. Danno

    1st time browning question

    Took Larry's advice and diluted the solution and began carding more aggressively. Color is coming along however the texture is still quite "bumpy". Is this how its supposed to be? I really only have modern rifles to compare.
  6. Danno

    1st time browning question

    So this is my first time browning a barrel and I'm a little apprehensive. I'm using the laurel mountain forge cold browning solution. I've applied 3 coats now and it still appears quite mottled. I'm aiming for a smooth plumb brown. Is this normal and I just need to keep going? Do I need to card...
  7. Danno

    Kentucky stock design

    Thanks all, looks like the thickness of my cap may be somewhat of a limiting feature. I'll try and taper it in a bit along with the stock to get a "thinner" appearance where it meets the barrel. I'm not really concerned with making a "period correct " weapon. This is my first muzzle loader and...
  8. Danno

    Kentucky stock design

    Would love a pic! This whole thing is very new to me.
  9. Danno

    Kentucky stock design

    So I'm putting together the traditions Kentucky percussion kit. I'm working on the stock and had someone suggest that I should taper the stock towards the barrel. It comes with about an 1/8th of an inch excess off of the barrel. My question is should I sand this down to a nice taper toward the...
  10. Danno

    Tradiions percussion kit question

    Thanks again all! I ended up shaving a bit of wood off of the bottom of the lock cavity as Zonie and AntiqueSledman explained above. This moved the Hammer over enough so that it does not rub even with a cap on. Now on to getting the ramrod spring to fit! Thanks again all!
  11. Danno

    Tradiions percussion kit question

    Holy manure I feel dumb! You'll have to forgive me I'm a former Marine so I'm a little dense. Thanks for clearing that up! I'll get my chisel now. (Face palm emoji)
  12. Danno

    Tradiions percussion kit question

    So the hammer barely touches the side of the cap not even enough to pull the cap off of the nipple when I pull it back. I think I'll roll with it as is and adjust later if I have issues. Thanks for all of your responses!
  13. Danno

    Tradiions percussion kit question

    Sorry for the confusion I was the one suggesting moving the barrel. If I remove wood from that area you suggest it will move the hammer in the wrong direction. So I'm left with either shimming out the lock or finding a thin washer to shim out the hammer or bending the hammer. Still need to check...
  14. Danno

    Tradiions percussion kit question

    Taking off wood in this instance would make the problem worse unless I were to take wood off of the barrel slot to move the entire barrel. I thought about shimming the entire lock out a little, but am loath to do that as it sits pretty flush with the stock as is. I was actually surprised at the...
  15. Danno

    Tradiions percussion kit question

    Just getting into muzzleloaders, decided to build a traditions Kentucky kit. I'm in the process and may have an issue with the lock and barrel alignment. The hammer sits on the extreme right side of the nipple. It does sit over the nipple and does not rub on it. My question is do I need to try...
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