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  1. chawbeef

    Stock tear out repair

    I recently tried to mix some Black Walnut file dust with Gorilla glue to fill voids but it was still "rubbery" when dry. Is there another mixture I should use?? Thanks in advance.....................Chawbeef
  2. chawbeef

    New life for Mora blade

    My Daddy bought gave me a Swedish Mora back in the early 60's, the one with the laminated blade. Great knife and I thought I would fashion a new handle for it with some Birds eye Maple I had lying around. I had enough to re handle an old Chinese cleaver as...
  3. chawbeef

    Flintlock pistol

    I made a deal for a pistol lock and now I can resume my task of building a pistol. I have the proverbial "lock, stock and barrel" ..............................Chawbeef
  4. chawbeef

    Golcher shotgun locks

    I have a matched pair of left and right Golcher percussion locks that I think are original. I will try to post some pics and would happy if someone could give a ballpark date on them Thank you.....................Chawbeef
  5. chawbeef

    USA kits to Canada

    I hope this is okay to post in this section. I would like to hear from any Canadian builders who have purchased a kit from the good ol' US of A recently. I am wondering if there have been any issues at the border or if any additional monies had to be paid as in duties?? Thank...
  6. chawbeef

    Lock I.D.

    Hello all. I just acquired a lock from a friend and was wondering if anyone can identify the manufacturer, type and use of this lock. The lock plate alone is 6 inches long. The frizzen spring is quite heavy and there is logo of a fox (??) I think or an aardvark?? LOL on the plate. The mainspring...
  7. chawbeef

    Red powder??

    Shooting my .50 yesterday with ffg and spit patch I noticed when swabbing between shots that there was some red particles on the swab. Iis this unburned powder?? And why is it red?? .......................Chawbeef
  8. chawbeef

    Cannon ball skip??

    Just a question here. I am wondering how far a cannon ball "might" travel after it hits the ground and possibly skips a distance. Reason is, I have an opportunity to metal detect a field about half a mile from a war of 1812 battle ground, and hoping to find a ball or...
  9. chawbeef

    Ramrods from scratch

    Hi all. I have just been given some Hickory lengths and would like to make ramrods. My question is can I start splitting them and carve them green or should I let them dry first?? They are between 2 1/2 inch dia. up to 5 in. dia. with a very few tiny branches. They seem to be straight grained...
  10. chawbeef

    Barrel engraving

    I want to have my name engraved on my builds and am wondering where the best place for it. Be it behind the rear sight or in front of it?? Also on the top flat or on the oblique??....Daniel
  11. chawbeef

    Ramrod alternatives

    Just wondering what other straight grained woods were used besides Hickory for ramrods??
  12. chawbeef

    WANTED John Clark (Durs Egg) lock

    Looking for a spare John E. Clark (Durs Egg) "flint" lock.
  13. chawbeef

    Wrong size flints

    By mistake I ordered the wrong size flints. They are a little too small. They are 5/8 x 3/4, should be 3/4 x 7/8. Is there any trick that I can make them work???................Daniel
  14. chawbeef

    FOR SALE Dickert side opening brass patch box kit.Also release kit.

    Both are new. $35 (plus shipping) or trade for .350 round ball mold. I am in Ontario Canada.
  15. chawbeef

    WANTED .350 round ball mold

    What ya got that yer willin to part with??
  16. chawbeef

    John Edward Clark chattels

    I am hoping someone on this site knows who acquired all of Mr. Clarks flintlock parts after he retired from building rifles. He was located in Tottenham Ontario Canada............Daniel
  17. chawbeef

    Using aqua fortis

    I am getting ready to stain my Lancaster with Aqua Fortis and am wondering if others stain the complete stock including the barrel channel, lock mortise and side plate mortise??........................Daniel
  18. chawbeef

    John Edward Morris Clark

    On Friday August 17th 2018, at the age of 79, at Tottenham Ontario Canada. John was a superb craftsman and world renowned builder of flintlock rifles. He also manufactured wooden propellers for model airplanes, vintage aircraft and hot air balloons. He also produced quarter scale kits for WWII...
  19. chawbeef

    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

    Didn't know where to post this. Please have a safe and happy new year..............Daniel
  20. chawbeef

    Cock stops at half cock

    If I try to gently squeeze my trigger, the cock gets caught in the half cock notch. A slightly more aggressive trigger pull will fire the lock. Can I carefully file down the half cock notch and still have a safe lock??...............Chawbeef
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