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  1. JL

    Herman Rupp 1793 Build

    Gosh darn it, I can't help but to keep staring at that trigger guard to lock area/transition area. I had taken another close look at a Lehigh Martin example after Bill's comment (prior to completion/seperate thread) and obviously ALL the Rupp references. Tonight, I feel like I was more closer to...
  2. JL

    Herman Rupp 1793 Build

    #1 I believe much of what you’re seeing is the result of my repeated molding line attempts. The darn things perplexed me for a while and I would sand the failed attempts. This was the learning area. Ultimately, some of this negatively impacted the toe plate area. The toe plate will also be...
  3. JL

    Herman Rupp 1793 Build

    The comments are humbling and unexpected, thank you. I've been looking @ her for so long and need a break. Here are some build photos. Have replaced many of the tools along the way.
  4. JL

    Herman Rupp 1793 Build

  5. JL

    Herman Rupp 1793 Build

  6. JL

    Herman Rupp 1793 Build

    My attempt of the 1793 Herman Rupp is finally complete. It’s been a heck of a learning process. 3 ½ years… Even with a long pause, the hours are uncountable. 1,000 build photos on my camera, so hate to even imagine! This was my learner, my basic future template, and a real build. I especially...
  7. JL

    Glad to be Back! Couple Build Pics (Plank)

    Thank you, both! Bill, it IS too flat and I'll take all the suggestions I can get. Thanks to you I made it this far.
  8. JL

    Glad to be Back! Couple Build Pics (Plank)

    Just a couple of progress pics... In the middle of moving but still working on her when I can. Was going hard for awhile.
  9. JL

    Glad to be Back! Couple Build Pics (Plank)

    After I finished “hacking” my way through my 1st kit roughly three years ago (a Pedersoli which was posted), I purchased a plank, “hit the books,” got some parts, and began to pick up some quality tools. The build was going great until I used a power tool on the ramrod. Thinking I had absolutely...
  10. JL

    I'm already frustrated, and I've had the gun 30 minutes!

    Really enjoying your posts and I hope you stick w/ it. I'm a beginner and would say that at some point, you might just embrace and accept the oftentimes maddening intricacies. View the time considering, planning, and executing as a sort of therapy or like you would if you were hunting a big old...
  11. JL

    Cutting a crescent?

    I'm definitely in the can per rifle category right now! Might as well start bathing w/ the stuff...
  12. JL

    Over 50 hours of carving later...

    Hoping you post some outside photos that capture the entire rifle too!
  13. JL

    Lock Related Questions

    Yes, Sir. It's looking good here. I haven't started the curves yet but the H and W is setup well.
  14. JL

    Lock Related Questions

    Thanks everyone, especially you, Dave. One of the first things I did was get that disk from KRA. Then, I looked really hard to find some dimensions I could use as reference points and enlarged them. Main source for those will be acknowledged here if I can complete this in a satisfactory manner...
  15. JL

    Lock Related Questions

    Hello, I’m working on my first plank build (modeled after an H Rupp) and have a couple of questions. The first question I have is, does my touch hole position look acceptable from an ignition standpoint? It’s .235 from plug face, centered on top of bolster line, but slightly above barrel center...
  16. JL

    When building a rifle from a blank or kit, are there any steps U dislike?

    Working on my first plank. So, as a beginner, I think I'd have to say barrel lugs/loops/tennons. Glad I researched (first) barrel wall thickness in relation to the fat boy lugs I received (and which most would receive if ordering) etc... Some of the above is tedious and I'm still dreading the...
  17. JL

    Pendersoli Pennsylvania Longrifle Build

    I built one of these last year as my first kit having not done enough research, training, etc... so please disregard the bad inlays and wild carving lol. Wish I hadn't done any of it! The reason I'm sharing these photos is because I do feel the finish came out well and may give you an idea of...
  18. JL

    Short and light

    OP, I live in the West but fly "home" to hunt in New England, usually in tailing-post rut. It's "Benoit" style. I did a Pedersoli flintlock kit as my first and it's a fine shooter, shoulders quickly, and is light. It's not the shortest thing you'd be able to locate but if you did it yourself...
  19. JL

    Tool supply - files

    14 files and under $55. Very versatile and reasonably priced set from Wheeler: Professional Gunsmithing File Set | Wheeler
  20. JL

    Stock Blanks

    I ordered my first plank from Tiger Hunt not too long ago and he took the liberty of calling me to confirm dimensions. I was very impressed w/ that and the board I received. Another option to consider.
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