I will start this topic in order to help our "new to the flintlock" members.
Just how tight do you tighten the screw holding the flint and what do you use to prevent distorting the screw's slot?
You would obviously want the screw tight enough to prevent the flint from slipping and twisting but not enough to shatter the rock or break the screw off in it's threads. But how much is enough?
To prevent the slot in the screw's head from getting distorted, a good fitting screw driver is needed, gunsmith style screwdrivers work well, they have a high ground tip to prevent the shaft's taper from expanding the slot in the screw.
If the flint jaw bolt has a hole through the head's side, then a metal rod can be inserted through it and the screw can be tighten that way, this will keep the face of the screw from being marred or disfigured.
Any other "tips" you members can add will help. :thumbsup:
Just how tight do you tighten the screw holding the flint and what do you use to prevent distorting the screw's slot?
You would obviously want the screw tight enough to prevent the flint from slipping and twisting but not enough to shatter the rock or break the screw off in it's threads. But how much is enough?
To prevent the slot in the screw's head from getting distorted, a good fitting screw driver is needed, gunsmith style screwdrivers work well, they have a high ground tip to prevent the shaft's taper from expanding the slot in the screw.
If the flint jaw bolt has a hole through the head's side, then a metal rod can be inserted through it and the screw can be tighten that way, this will keep the face of the screw from being marred or disfigured.
Any other "tips" you members can add will help. :thumbsup: