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    Leather source for mocs

    Thanks LD. Do you usually use "mocassin" weight or do you prefer a thinner leather? ANW
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    Leather source for mocs

    Hey all, I'm thinking on a moc project for this winter. Anyone got suggestions for a source of good leather? Do you have a type/thickness that you prefer when you make mocs? I'm open to any and all suggestions. Thanks! Adam
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    frontsight dovetail too big

    Thanks for the suggestions guys! It looks like I can get what I need from Track, but I might try my hand at making one, just because. Thanks again! Adam
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    frontsight dovetail too big

    Well, I didn't listen to all the good advice I've read on this forum and take my time with the sight dovetail. I just cut and filed without taking time to trial fit and now the dovetail is too big! OOPS! Any ideas on how to make it work? It's not too deep, just too wide if that makes any...
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    Northwest Gun materials

    Thanks for the suggestions, I've got "The Northwest Gun" coming in the mail and will consider the other ones as well. Thanks again! Adam
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    Northwest Gun materials

    Hey all, Got any suggestions on reading materials for Northwest guns? I'm currently building one and am wanting it to be as close as possible to the real deal. I live about 45 min. South of Fort Michilimackinac and I know that many many Northwwest guns came through it's gates. Being so close I...
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    Northwest Gun reading materials

    laffindog, Thanks for the suggestions! I'll look into getting my hands on some of that list, though the last one might be pretty hard to come by! That's pricey! Thanks again for the suggestions Adam
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    Northwest Gun reading materials

    Hey all, Got any suggestions on a reading materials for Northwest guns? I'm currently building one and am wanting it to be as close as possible to the real deal. I live about 45 min. South of Fort Michilimackinac and I know that many many Northwwest guns came through it's gates. Being so...
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    Rear sight placement?

    I like the magnet idea! That's a good way to test different positions. I'll probably use a combination of these different things to find the sweet spot. Sounds like I should be planning for the future by moving the sight a little more forward than I think is right. Thanks for all the...
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    Rear sight placement?

    Fred, I hadn't thought of that approach, it's a great idea. Might have to give that one a try! Thanks for the idea. Adam
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    Rear sight placement?

    Any suggestions on rear sight placement on rifles? I'm trying to decide where the right spot is. 12" from the breech plug, 15", 10"? Is there a method for deciding where it should go? I guess I'm clueless on this one! Thanks for the help.
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    building a double bbl shotgun from scratch?

    Up, Thanks for the suggestion! That looks like the way to get started. Robby, I too was thinking tapered bbls. I'll check out the book and see if I can pull this off! Thanks for the suggestions!
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    building a double bbl shotgun from scratch?

    Have any of you guys every given this a try? I'm finishing up on my most recent build and thought this might be a fun challenge! I'm not really sure where to even start with this one. Any suggestions of a book some other reading material on the subject? I'm thinking it should be a lot like...
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    How much wood do you leave on the side of your barrels?

    bioprof, The drill bit idea is great, I'll be giving that a try this weekend. I certainly don't want to have my rifle look ridiculous in a few years just because I didn't work with the plane for a few more minutes! I appreciate all the input on this one. Thank you!
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    How much wood do you leave on the side of your barrels?

    Stophel, Thanks for the reply! So do you just eyeball it, or do you have a technique for getting it close?
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    How much wood do you leave on the side of your barrels?

    So I'm at the point of final finishing of my first build and I'm wondering how much wood to leave one each side of the barrel on the fore end. Is there some secret amount? Do you just eyeball it? I'm looking for any tips or hints you might have as to getting that nice slim look while...
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    Shaping the muzzle end of the stock

    Fella's, I'm working on a new project and am finally getting to shaping the stock. I wonder if you would post some pics of how you have shaped the muzzle end of the stock. The rifle is kind of a poor boy type without a muzzle cap. I'd appreciate your help with some ideas on how to do it...
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    Leather Weight for bags

    Thanks for the suggestions. Just trying to do a little research before I jump in with both feet! ANW
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    Leather Weight for bags

    Hey all, what weight of leather do you prefer for bags? Do you use veg tan cow, or do you use elk or deer? Just looking for some suggestions for my next project. Thanks! ANW
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    Crack in the toe!

    Well, it seems that gorilla glue is not the ticket! Good to know! I'll have to check out those tite bond glues. That sounds like the way to go. Dave K, thanks for the advice about clamping and don't worry, I won't ask how you know. :wink: Thanks again for the advice! ANW
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