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    Stuart Willis

    Stuart Willis, well known maker of fine tomahawks, passed away yesterday morning from a heart attack at work. Stuart was 48 and left a wife and daughter. Stuart was a good friend and a good man. He will be missed by many. Mike Broach
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    18th Century Pencil

    About a year ago I started researching 18th century pencils.I had been asked by some school classes during a living history event and I did not have an answer. Graphite was first discovered in England in 1565 and was called "greasy lead" because it resembled lead. In the late 18th century it was...
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    Scissors Mod

    Like a lot of folks, I have the Chinese scissors for my kit. Never did like the look of the handles. I found a simple way to change the shape. I used some scrap pieces of wood dowel as a form to cold bend the handle. First offset the handle tips so they will clear the straight part. Offset the...
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    Student's Knives 2011

    My student, Gage, finished 3 knives this summer and rough forged 2 more. He only had two days each week in the forge, due to football practice schedule. He has really improved his hammering skills. Not too shabby for a 13 year old. Thanks for looking, Mike
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    First Forged Pliers

    I finally forged some pliers for my 18th century kit. Not that pretty, but they work. The 7" are made from 3/8" round stock and the 5 1/2" from 5/16" round. Thanks for looking, Mike
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    Paying my Dues

    My wife has been wanting a hat pin and some sewing pins for her 18th century kit." You are a blacksmith, make me some". I used some wrapping wire from an old whisk broom. It is about .038" worked pretty good. I dipped the ends in molten brass to make the heads. Hot blued and coated with bee's...
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    Practice Material?

    Going to make some moccasins for my wife and me. I have the Michael Galban DVD, a couple of books and sewing supplies. What is the best material to use for making a trial pair of mocs to refine my technique and patterns. Will have to work in the ortho insoles and don't want to waste the hide in...
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    8oz. canvas tarp?

    Picked up a 12'x15', 8oz. canvas drop cloth at a thrift store for $10 today. It is the same one that Lowes sells. Is it too light to use for a diamond fly shelter? I plan on using Nikwax to seal it. Also, need some "how to" info on ties and any reinforcing needed. Any input is appreciated. Mike
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    A New Craftsman In the Making

    I don't know if this is the right forum for this post, so feel free to move/delete as you see fit. I wanted to share with all of you my newest student and what he has accomplished this summer. My hope is that others will be inspired to try something new. In February of this year I got a call...
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    Field Stand for Rifles

    Needed a stand to hold my rifles while paper shooting. Used some scrap 1/2" square and round stock I had in the forge. Also made an open eyelet to hold my range rod. All I need to add is a piece of scrap carpet with a couple of half inch holes and it will be ready for use. Thanks for looking, Mike
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    Dickert is Done!

    The 54cal Dickert, in the white, I got from Tip Curtis is finally done. The humidity has been terrible since I received the gun. Slowed the finishing a great deal. I added a custom alcohol based stain that I use on my curly maple knife handles, followed by 3 hand rubbed thinned coats of clear...
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    New .54cal Dickert in the white

    Just received a .54cal Dickert in the white from Tip Curtis Frontier Shop.I feel like a kid at Christmas. It has a 42" swamped C weight barrel with Tip's standard maple stock. It's just what I wanted and a lot of gun for the money. Tip put the first coat of stain on before it shipped. It was a...
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    IT WORKED!

    Been working on my .54cal GPR for the last two days. Coned the barrel yesterday, using a Joe Wood tool. Messed up a few pieces of sand paper at first, then everything just started working. You just let the tool do the work. My T/C cock and a dozen Rich Pierce flints arrived yesterday. I spent...
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    Cock&Frizzen Replace?

    I have just bought a used .54cal GPR and need to replace the cock and frizzen. I have a new frizzen and have ordered a T/C cock assembly. I need help with the "how to", being a total newbie to muzzleloaders. I have a nice set of gunsmithing screw drivers and various steel drift punches.What...
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    Lyman GPR stock

    Does anyone, other than Lyman, make a replacement stock for the Flinter GPR in .54 cal? I just bought a used GPR that is in great shape, except for the stock. It's shootable, but I might want to change it if I can find a stock. Mike
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    Big Knife

    Just finished the 3rd knife in my Turtle Series. The blade was hand forged from 1084FG steel. The coffin shaped guard was forged from wagon tire wrought iron. The handle is Mule deer crown. OAL is 16-1/4". The blade is 10-1/4" long and 1-3/4" wide. Balance point is at the guard. The sheath is...
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    My First Horn & Shooting Bag

    Just finished making my first horn and shooting bag.This is my first attempt at both, so fire away. :grin: The horn is left hand and 15" around the OS curve. The pour plug is maple and the butt plug is unknown wood. The shooting pouch is about 7"x8" and made from 4/5oz veggie tan. It has two...
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    Cheekpiece Design?

    I have ordered a Lyman GPR 54cal flint kit and have been searching for pictures showing the cheekpiece of period Hawken and plains rifles. Found some pics of the lock side but none showing the cheekpiece. Any pics of customs or originals showing the cheekpiece would be greatly appreciated. I do...
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    Ordered My Rifle Kit today!

    Not the one I really wanted(Chambers Early Lancaster), but a Lyman GPR 54cal Flint.A realistic evaluation of my finances told me it would probably be next year before I could possibly save enough. Delivery will be 4-6 weeks, but for a price of $332 delivered, I can wait. I figure it will be good...
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    Goex powder in NC?

    For the last 3 days I have been calling gun shops trying to find a source for Goex powder. I even called Parks and Sons in NC, a Goex wholesale distributor, and they didn't seem to have time to talk with me. The only Black powder I have been able to find is KIK, about 30mi from me. HELP please...
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