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  1. J

    MORE BARREL GRINDING PICS

    Steam and water power but wondered if anyone knew how the stones were made. Sandstone sedimentary or tertiary rocks and cut by masons with chisels or rope and sand. And in the wash up, how many dies of silicosis? A hard life.
  2. J

    For Us colonials.

    No doubt about you Rudyard, you're a diverse character living under that long white cloud. Best, J
  3. J

    What a great day at the Kempton Gun Makers Fair!

    Like your attitude DC. There's the important stuff and then the nice trinkets which you can fit in when time allows. J
  4. J

    Small chisel sharpening??

    Swan has great history, produced quality tools and will reward your care
  5. J

    English vs French scalping knives

    Boxwood is a shrub, commonly used in hedges and the clearing of such hedges in the urban expansion might well have created a market. It has been applied to English hand tools since Adam, is now rare to find unless with vintage woodworking hand tools. Currently Beech, Ash and Hornbeam (European)...
  6. J

    English vs French scalping knives

    Really appreciate the genuine scholarship and care for history being shown here. And congratulations to those adopting those ideas in current manufacture. J
  7. J

    My 3rd muzzleloader Bull Elk

    Cheers, to the practical man who did what he had to do. Sitting with that bull on the cliff .... inspirational. J
  8. J

    lead hardness of patched round balls

    I am curious about this use of Mercury, mentioned for hardening and increasing weight. Do you have any reference to its' effects compared to either tin or antimony and any variations in hardness over time? J
  9. J

    The roe buck.

    And you get to share the experience with your lurcher mate. Does he point and retrieve as well as pass judgement on your shooting skills? They can give you "that" look after a miss...
  10. J

    Hello from a Texas Bench Gunner from the 80'S

    Love it! The history, the enthusiasm and the technical achievement. Long may Scott 'n' Fat Alice prosper. J
  11. J

    Music for Canon Battles

    H.W.McBride's 'A Rifleman Went to War' spent a couple of stirring pages describing the Argyles, I think it was, being piped into the hell of the Somme. The pipers lead them in and the 'men in dresses' did their duty. McBride echoed Kipling's sentiment
  12. J

    Informal Shooting - Alone or with Friends?

    Hey RumR, have you been watching the Paralympics? You could be just like them, doing fabulous sporting activities because you want to and make it happen. It might take more time but if your desire is there then ignore the assistance that doesn't arrive and enjoy doing as much as you can. I've...
  13. J

    Something You Don't See Often

    Really glad your curiosity was rewarded and so many have tapped in. James Forsyth's 'The Sporting Rifle' of 1867 might also provide loading info. Since there are no elephant, rhino or Cape Buffalo on the continent is the consensus for a punt gun cut down or a brown bear back-up? J
  14. J

    Ruggles Patent Underhammer Pistol

    I have the Logan book and been following the build from Australia with appreciation of your endeavors. J
  15. J

    Jeremiah Johnson Hawken

    Herb, did you also note any dimensions from the W&B knife, while there and perhaps whether the pins were iron or brass? Thank you for your efforts on what must have been difficult photography.
  16. J

    Nessmuk?

    Sitting here, mouth open, nodding at Col. Batguano's comment. That canoe builder was legend. Photos of one of these canoes (called Sairy Gamp) are available from the the Smithsonian who bought it and held for viewing at the Adirondack Museum, in Blue Mountain Lake, NY. Not only firearm makers...
  17. J

    Building a Chambers Isaac Haines rifle kit

    Oh Spikebuck, you fortunate man! And Dave, I'm happy as.. just to have looked over the shoulder of a craftsman.
  18. J

    Wasn't .52 common?

    I can only echo Cowboy's appreciation of Phil Meek's contributions. Such historic information allows real appreciation of the evolution of companies associated with the industry. May you live long and prosper, Jacobeen
  19. J

    Where are all you Aussies and Kiwis!?

    While recognising your right to an opinion, might I ask if you've been to Australia? Perhaps tried to shoot and had some terrible experience? I've been shooting here for 55 years, pistols, rifles and guns; modern and historic without thinking I'm oppressed or limited. The quality of elected...
  20. J

    Always check your gear!

    Some variation of a Galilean telescope where he sights from the the brown eye to the eye in his head for extra focal length?
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