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    L/H Tennessee 32 Flint rifle build

    I meant that the bolster is thicker on the back than front and that angles the lockplate
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    L/H Tennessee 32 Flint rifle build

    Okay, I'm working on the same type rifle in 40 cal and with same lh Manton lockwhich has an angled bar that kicks out the rear plate. Did it bother you taking off so much wood to accommodate this lock. Well, its sure bothering me!:oops:
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    Fighting styles: Tomahawk and Knife

    I have seen several movies in which NA...mainly woodland Indians who assume a posture with the Hawk or war club in one hand and a downward pointing knife in the other. (The battle between Wes Studi and Chingachcook in The Last of the Mohicans sure comes to mind.)The latter, I assume was for a...
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    how to make beech wood from cva/s and other hardwood shine like you have n

    European beech is a very hard wood. https://www.wood-database.com/european-beech/
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    whiskeys

    Brands that won't break the bank I like: Bulleit bourbon and rye; Rebel Yell a close second for either. MaCallen 12 yr and Ardmore for Scotch.
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    Aqua fortis

    Am very aware of hazards involved....my question is whether the 0.1N solution will suffice or will it take too long (i.e. weeks). What I'm trying to avoid is storing excess in the form of concentrations e.g. 1 or even 6N.
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    Aqua fortis

    Wanting to make my own using wrought iron filings. Is 0.1N Nitric acid strong enough to handily dissolve the iron?
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    first flintlock deer

    Curious about shot placement?
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    strengthening for better shooting

    I've found that brisk walking will greatly increase your stamina and reduce the wobbles you encounter from long hours on the line. Helps everything else too! Its even better if you take your rifle on those brisk walks!
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    Slant Head Wedge Key Head Angle Adjustment?

    Curious to know if you found a soltion as im faced with the same challenge.
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    Arm-R-Seal Finish

    :v Its off to the races then....I'm gonna try it! I used the satin on the knicknacks and just wiped a thin coat on to dry. After 3 coats on the piece of walnut it was deemed right nice. I didn''t try rubbing and wonder if its even necessary.
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    Arm-R-Seal Finish

    This is a combo oil and poly finish for woodworkers that I found at Wood craft stores. I've used it on a few wood turnings and knicknack items with good results. Its basically just a wipe it on and let it dry product thats fast drying. I'm really curious to whether anyone here has tried it as...
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    Working Coin Silver

    So sterling is allowed to air cool and coin is quenched????
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    Working Coin Silver

    I apologize if the subject has already be broached but your patience and input is welcomed. Coin silver was frequently used for inlays on the old guns. My efforts at preparing said objects have been pretty lackluster and disappointing. When say a quarter is hammered out it becomes brittle...
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    My Flinter

    Mostly in the buttstock. The aqua fortis did do a good job of bringing out the figure.
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    Cleaning 150/200 years ago

    Yes, I've read that article but one fact remains. Using natural lube and no petroleum whatsoever there is no hard carbon buildup in the drum and breech area of my 50 caplock nor in the breech of my flinter. Its a lot easier to clean than when I didn't employ this method and thats all I know.
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    My Flinter

    After a long hiatus I'm getting back in the groove again...come full circle I guess so I thought I'd show my rifles. Southern Mtn .45 Flinter built 1984. I had it out during ML season this year and found a nice backdrop for it. Carolina Style 50 cal Halfstock circa 1986...my main hunting rifle...
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    Ball and patch size question

    Lay a candidate ball over a chunk (12x12)or a wide strip of ticking and try thumb pressing it into the muzzle. If it goes in too easy you need a bigger ball and/or thicker patch. Go up to the size that takes a short starter to press in but where you can readily pull/pop the "patched ball" out...
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    Cleaning 150/200 years ago

    Just a few thoughts: There is less urgency to clean a fired weapon in dry climates than humid ones. One fired in south Georgia can rust overnight while the same one might take months in Lubbock, Texas. Seasoned bores are much easier to clean than scoured ones. The latter being the bane and...
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    .45 Cal Shot Placement

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