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    2nd rifle done, TN style halfstock

    I also used their double punch to spot the barrel before drilling for the staples. These are Track's part numbers, staple - UL-104-C, punch - TOOL-105-P and staking tool, TOOL-105-S.
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    2nd rifle done, TN style halfstock

    I used the solid underlug staples and staking tool from Track of the Wolf. I soldered them as well.
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    2nd rifle done, TN style halfstock

    Repost of the rehosted images
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    Forstner's tap-o-cap

    The cap maker came in a couple of days ago. So far, I have made around 800 of the cups. I used both soda cans and a pie plate as to make them. I have been able to douple up the soda can aluminum with out any issues. The die seems to work fine. If using a sinle layer, I have been able to get...
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    Forstner's tap-o-cap

    I have purchased a cap forming die from a member of a different fourm. It was $36 shipped. I haven't received it yet, but I will post again after I try it. On youtube, search for percussion cap maker and look for the post by mannyca.
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    Refinishing a TC Hawken

    Looks good, glad to see that finished it. tim
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    Show off your knives

    Here's a couple that I have made. Both are reground Old Hickory knives. The top one is their 6" boning knige. The bottom is the 8" slicing knife. Tim
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    Need another survey. Who makes their own ?

    I am currently casting 5 sizes of ball and using square cut patches made from ticking. I have also made my own bags, horns and knives. I just keep reading this forum and continue trying new stuff. It keeps me busy and off the streets. Tim
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    Installing a Replacement Lock

    Oh, I forgot to mention that I had to remove additonal wood from the side of the stock, so the new flint hammer would clear the stock. Tim
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    Installing a Replacement Lock

    I didn't replace my percussion lock, but purchased a L&R flintlock and a flint barrel. You have some inletting to do to make clearance for the main spring, bridle and sear spring. I don't remember having to make any changes for the thickness of the lock plate. It didn't take long and wasn't...
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    Finally made a sheath for this knife

    I had posted a knife earlier and asked for suggestions on what type of sheath to make for it. In the mean time I reground another Old Hickory 8" knife and made a rawhide sheath for it. I hadn't worked with rawhide before, so it was an experience. I am still not sure how to keep the stiches...
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    2nd attempt at a knife using an Old Hickory blade

    This is my second attempt at messing around with Old Hickory knives. I started with one of the 8 inch slicing knives. I removed the grind lines and roll stamping from the blade and straighted the back of the blade. The bolster is lead free plumber's solder. The handle is deer leg. I used...
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    Refinishing a TC Hawken

    Got a little more done. I got the stock stripped, sanded and a couple of coats of finish applied, I used black paint to fill the wood grain. I just used thinned Tru-Oil, no stain. I applied it like I would if I was using Permalyn sealer, but it on, wait and wiped off. While waiting on the...
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    Refinishing a TC Hawken

    Looks good. I like the wings next to the wedge plates. I would be interested in seeing your progress when you start the wire inlay. I bought the brass fore end cap. Not much progess this week. I got some free tickets to the state high school championshipt basketball games, so I haven't...
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    Refinishing a TC Hawken

    I got some more work done over the week. I was able to get the a new patchbox made and the lower thimble inletted. The patchbox was made from the same brass push plate and a commerial brass hinge that I solder together. I use pretty simple shapes, since I don't have alot of available tools. I...
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    Refinishing a TC Hawken

    I got the trigger parts from TC this week. That project will have to wait. I haven't had a lot of spare time lately. I had to work over the weekend, but I did manage to get a couple of things done in the evenings. I got the cheek inlay, muzzle cap and toeplate inlet. This weekend's project...
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    Refinishing a TC Hawken

    I called TC again today and I was able to get some pricing for the parts to update the set trigger. $15.50 for the trigger plate, $.95 for the spring, $1.70 for the tang screw and $6.95 to ship. Tim
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    Refinishing a TC Hawken

    I gave TC a call, maybe I didn't ask for the right thing. I kind of got the run around. I will try again. RhinoDave, let me know how it goes and if you don't mind, what the parts cost. Thanks, Tim
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    Refinishing a TC Hawken

    RhinoDave, Thanks, I will continue to post updates as I get stuff done. I too have the old style rifle with the tang screws. Is there a way that the wrist can be reinfored with the purchase of a new tigger and guard? The rifle belonged to my dad who no longer shoots it, so I got that for...
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