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  1. JOHN F

    Tumpline

    Gonna be making a Najecki tumpline from hemp webbing soon . Have seen a bunch but think the split tail is the easiest to tie up by far . Can I see some pics of everyone’s and their experience
  2. JOHN F

    Wiping spring

    Hey guys , I have a spring that attaches to a wooden ramrod like a Chinese finger trap. I acquire$ it years ago but forgot from who. Anybody know who is making them? Thanks
  3. JOHN F

    I like big butts , can not lie

    Hey guys , sorry for the goofy thread . Showing my early 90s . Got a club butt coming my way soon . Gonna keep it with Dutch influence as a trade item to enhance my Lenape impression. Was wondering if owners could post a few pics of side and buttplates . Thanks
  4. JOHN F

    straight razor shaving

    I took the plunge and ordered an 18th century style straight razor.now gotta start to learn how to do it. anybody out there do it or have some helpful tips ,other than don't cut myself. I remember my grandpop doing it ..any help ,stories or medical warnings will be greatly appreciated..
  5. JOHN F

    chambers english lock ??

    hey guys have a chambers English lock on my English fowler. problem I am having is that when I am at a reenactment , I can only get off about 6 to 10 or so shots before the flint needs to be changed or napped during the reenactment battle. this is the only lock on a flintlock I use for battles...
  6. JOHN F

    making a iroquois scalplock

    hey guys, gonna be expanding my personas this year to include an Oneida scout.. I am trying to make a scalplock. I have tons of kannekalon fake hair from tying striper flies. I am just not sure how to make a base to secure it . also should the hair be sewn down or glued?? any help or insight...
  7. JOHN F

    18th century pistol buckets

    has anyone ever made their own?? Have seen some masterpieces made by S. Lilley but was interested in trying my hand at it.. Let me know or see anyone elses' experience.. thanks guys
  8. JOHN F

    got the billhook sheath time!!1

    hey guys , got my billhook yesterday.. looks really good haven't used it yet but some branches may get sliced and diced in my back yard to test it.. gonna make a sheath but does anyone think a center seam is possible on a billhook or stick to an easier double seamed sheath ??? any pics would be...
  9. JOHN F

    lee perfect powder measure???

    hey guys just got one from TOTW.got itfor production loading of my reenactment cartridges.. problem is , when i read the instructons,it said to NOT use it for black powder because itcould explode?#$????WTH??does anyone use this for black powder loading or is this just legalese CYA stuff.
  10. JOHN F

    pistol butt cap inletting

    hey guys, i think i know why Tartelton was so vicious,, he was frustrated from inletting his pistols buttcap.. i have been working on a english light dragoon pistol from MBS. this is my first pistol and the buttcap is a pain !!!it seems as though rifle/fowler butts are easier..any thoughts or...
  11. JOHN F

    Xmas came early

    the UPS truck arrived last night from Dixie gun works with my X mas present to me!! Got my Pedersoli Charleville kit.. the gun is basically in the white so it won't be too hard to finish . just some sanding and some oiling the walnut...Got to figure a name for her now... :grin:
  12. JOHN F

    billhook help!!!

    hey guys, have been thinking about getting one and finally found one that is commercial made and a good representation of an 18th century double sided billhook..it is a jackson and spear stafford billhook.. problem is they are made across the pond and for some reason they are not availalbe here...
  13. JOHN F

    help!! sick to my stomach

    hey guys , was finishing a build this morning , everything going great ..mark the touchhole drilled it buttoned the lock on and thats when i lost my breakfast.. the touch hole is slighjtly visible above the closed frizzen...i cant believe i did this usually mark the flashpan horizontal and drill...
  14. JOHN F

    fascine knives

    anybody have ,make them??? i have been looking at one in jas townsend...pic would be great....
  15. JOHN F

    leather buttplates

    hey guys gonna put one on a poor boy fowler i am making for a buddy.. anybody have some pics and or tips to share ??i think they look really cool...thanks guys..
  16. JOHN F

    March to Trenton

    I particpated in the march to Trenton yesterday..It was an incredible experience to say the least..I had conflicting stories about exact distance but it was around 9 miles..To march that far, at a good pace with only 1 break was really a humbling experience..to think washingtons troops did it...
  17. JOHN F

    argentinian brown bess???

    hey guys,a recruit in my reenactment unit,says he acquired a bess short land pattern with a pedersoli lock and a argentian barrel.. i have vever heard of this and i was wondering if anyone has.. i know a lot of makers were throwing their hat in the ring in 1976 bicentenial but this is new to...
  18. JOHN F

    leather fire buckets

    anyone ever made their own..was wondering if any experience on the board, stitching ,painting and sealing ???let me know...
  19. JOHN F

    dogwood???

    cut up the remnants of a dogwood that an enterprsising young beaver decided to drop on the farm pond..has anyone ever used dogwood for any projects??ie loadin g boards???really cool wood configuration .really know nothing about the wood other than what i learned in religion class..never thought...
  20. JOHN F

    fusil help??

    how thin is thin?? doing a gun that is o'connor inspired but how thin should the wood be along the barrel..does anyone have a few good superior to inferior shots of a barrel and stock???have been working like a beaver removing wood..thnaks for any help guys..
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