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Gun Building / Re: Ok why.....

« Last post by Daryl on Today at 06:42:05 PM »

Did the guy on space book mention poor gnition?

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Contemporary Accoutrements / Re: Flat Horns

« Last post by Hawken62_flint on Today at 06:37:30 PM »

aaronc,,  those are some nice flat horns. . Great collection.

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Contemporary Longrifle Collecting / Re: Just Off The Bench

« Last post by mgbruch on Today at 06:37:22 PM »

Thanks for the good words.

Fidler, sadly I haven't held an original southern gun.  I grew up in the Mtn west, and have lived in the Northwest for over 30 years now.  Not too many originals out here; and the number of original long arms I've handled can be counted on both hands, I'm sure.  Of those, most were military arms.  The most memorable were; a very nice Pennsylvania rifle from the late flint period (still in use), and an original Hawken (probably late Hawken).

I study photos, descriptions, and measurements.  I, obviously, take the design elements I like from different makers.  Something about the lines and simplicity appeals to me.  Simplicity, done well, can be quite elegant... and that's what I strive for.

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Gun Building / Re: Ok why.....

« Last post by Eric Kettenburg on Today at 06:34:03 PM »

Builder was an old whaler.

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Black Powder Shooting / Re: percussion caps

« Last post by smylee grouch on Today at 06:26:07 PM »

Years ago I bought some RWS caps on traders row at the NMLRA Western National Shoot because I had left my Remington,s back at the place I was staying  in Phoenix , 16 miles away and they performed very well and consistantly. 

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Antique Accoutrements / Re: Adjustable Brass Powder Measure

« Last post by Mark Tyler on Today at 06:21:52 PM »

Nice powder measure. Thanks for sharing.

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Gun Building / Re: Hawken-esque Plains Rifle Build

« Last post by flatsguide on Today at 06:18:09 PM »

It’s interesting on how you you used the rear tang bolt to prevent the trigger main spring from rotating off center ;-).
Nice photography Curtis.
Cheers Richard

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Gun Building / Re: Ok why.....

« Last post by smylee grouch on Today at 06:17:51 PM »

Is that hole threaded for a screw? 

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Gun Building / Re: Ok why.....

« Last post by Robby on Today at 06:07:15 PM »

Mistakes = venting.
Robby

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Gun Building / Re: Under Rib attaching

« Last post by Steeltrap on Today at 05:47:04 PM »

Your solder is not sticking to the steel in many places and that is way too much solder.  I would be willing to bet your parts were not hot enough.  Clean it off, properly clean the steel, flux and re-tin the surface.  You only need enough solder to COMPLETELY cover the surface with a very thin layer.  When tinning a large surface, I brush with a fluxed acid brush as I heat the part to encourage the solder to flow over the entire surface.  Be careful not to hit your brush with the flame.  Add a little more solder as you reheat the joined parts.

That is exactly what I did….except I stopped adding solder when I knew adding more would be an issue. The solder would have stuck, had I added more.

I was initially following the steps of soldering a hollow rib….not knowing a solid rib would be different.

All pieces were fluxed before any soldering was done at any point. Then heating the clamped, tinned parts & allowing solder to be sucked in worked great!!