Yay to Smiling Fox Forge

[mediclimber]

My order came in the other day and everything was perfect. Their steel ball mold has a spru cutter in the handle and works great. The lead ladle is just right for casting a ball or three and takes a round wood extension. The lead ingots are small enough to go un-noticed in the bag, well except for the added weight. I also picked up their trekers grill and folding skillet which are compact and sized to make a couple of eggs or a nice fillet mignon on an open fire. Yummy. Prices were good and shipping was not that bad. They even left a message on my voicemail that my order was shipped. All in all a great company to deal with :thumbsup:

 

[Swampman]

I think I'g going to order a .715 mold for my Brown Bess and My Militia Musket. I wish they made a .520 for my .54 caliber rifle and a .485 for my .50 rifle. I guess I'll have to get a Rapine for those.

 

[mediclimber]

I'm of the understanding that Rapine is closed. The owner supposedly retired recently. His address is in my area and I can't seem to find his shop anywhere. I hope I'm wrong on this.

 

[Bob Riegl]

Try this telephone # 215-579-5413. I just ordered from him three weeks ago and got my mould in four days. :hatsoff:

 

[mediclimber]

I guess just the shop is closed then. Figures, I go through that area every day. Wouldn't take much to stop in if I knew where he was.

 

[Marc Adamchek]

Mark - Where/from whom did you get your militia musket? Any pix? I'm very interested in getting one as I'm a genuine 18th century Massachusetts coloni...........well, you know, at least when I'm in the woods, that is.

 

[Swampman]

Jack Hubbard is building it. The specs are, Walnut stock based on the Long Land Pattern blueprints by Kit Ravenshear, 44" Getz .75 caliber barrel, L&R Queen Anne lock, Brass early Long Land Pattern furniture, Wooden rammer, no entry pipe. I guess it will be done in a few weeks.

 

[Marc Adamchek]

Sounds wonderful! You'll have to show it off here once you put it through its paces

 

[Jon in MI]

Did you ask him if he can get a .520 mold? While talking to the owner (I can't remember his name right now) at the K-Zoo show, I got the impression he could get any size.

Jon

 

[Swampman]

I haven't talked to them. Maybe I'll give them a call.