My first scratch build.

[Chris In SE PA]

My 1st rifle was a pre carved. It turned out. It shoots, but I don't hang it above the fireplace.

My 2nd was a pre carved that turned out really great. That one does hang on the wall.

I got a good deal on 2 semi carved stocks on here. The butt section was done. The fore arm was still a blank.

Anyway, now I'm going to attempt a blank build.

 

[Chris In SE PA]

The parts are not dedicated to one school. I'm using a lot of what's in hand as I've built up a little pile of various parts.

I'm going to try to make as many of the other parts as possible.

Started with thimbles.

 

[Chris In SE PA]

I'm using a Kibbler lock. They look like the highest quality product currently available. I've used Siler locks for my other 4 builds and have 0 complaints about them.

 

[Chris In SE PA]

62 caliber 42 "Colerian barrel.

I paid to have the barrel Chanel inlet. I bought the stock and barrel several years ago. Since then I have done that process and wouldn't be paying anyone to do that for me.

I draw filed the barrel yesterday.

 

[Chris In SE PA]

Butt plate is going to be large.

Trigger guard is the largest that I have on hand.

 

[Thingamajiggy]

Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[Chris In SE PA]

I started filling the trigger guard earlier this week when I only had a few minutes.

 

[Chris In SE PA]

Layout is the next step. I want someone with more experience than me to verify everything before I start removing any wood.

 

[Chris In SE PA]

So, for now I'm just working on the components.

Not my prettiest solder work. But, it's solid.

 

[Chris In SE PA]

1st hiccup.

The jig that I made for filling my thimbles is too small for this set. I made them bigger because I'm planning on using a thicker ram rod.

So, they're sitting until I make another jig.

 

[ColonialRifleSmith]

My 1st rifle was a pre carved. It turned out. It shoots, but I don't hang it above the fireplace.

My 2nd was a pre carved that turned out really great. That one does hang on the wall.

I got a good deal on 2 semi carved stocks on here. The butt section was done. The fore arm was still a blank.

Anyway, now I'm going to attempt a blank build.

Looks like it's going fine so far. I enjoy reading your post. Semper Fi.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Have you seen my plank building tutorial on the ALR? You'll find it helpfull. It used to be archived here , but prior management got rid of it when they got to hating me so bad they kicked me off years ago......ah, those were the days.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Are you starting with the barrel and ramrod inlet?

 

[The Crisco Kid]

Layout is the next step. I want someone with more experience than me to verify everything before I start removing any wood.

I'd suggest when you get all the components finished that you draw a full scale diagram on a sheet of meat wrapping paper. If you have a diagram of how the parts have to interact it saves a lot of time trying to fix mistakes in the wood.

 

[CuNosecap]

I can’t wait to see your progress. You said “not dedicated to one school” but what style? Presuming smooth bore? Octagon or round or both? Trade gun?

 

[Chris In SE PA]

Have you seen my plank building tutorial on the ALR? You'll find it helpfull. It used to be archived here , but prior management got rid of it when they got to hating me so bad they kicked me off years ago......ah, those were the days.

Your tutorial is fabulous. You really did an excellent job explaining everything. Thank you.

Any chance that you are going to Kempton this weekend??

 

[Chris In SE PA]

I can’t wait to see your progress. You said “not dedicated to one school” but what style? Presuming smooth bore? Octagon or round or both? Trade gun?

No, it's rifled. Swamped octagon.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Your tutorial is fabulous. You really did an excellent job explaining everything. Thank you.

Any chance that you are going to Kempton this weekend??

Nope, I don't go anywhere over 60 miles away..

 

[Chris In SE PA]

Are you starting with the barrel and ramrod inlet?

Yes, I had Knob Mountain do that.

 

[brushblind]

Nope, I don't go anywhere over 60 miles away..

Sounds like me! LOL