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Offline gumboman

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« on: February 23, 2017, 06:52:29 AM »
Where can I buy quality hand forged turn screws. I need them mainly for flintlocks. To be stored in possibles bag.

Offline Bob Roller

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Re: turnscrew
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2017, 02:56:52 PM »
Where can I buy quality hand forged turn screws. I need them mainly for flintlocks. To be stored in possibles bag.

TOW has some pictured in catalog #18 on page 398.
 Bob Roller

Offline Frank

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« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2017, 03:14:29 PM »
The Leatherman in Carlisle Pa has a nice one. I have several. One in each bag.

www.blackpowderbags.com

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Re: turnscrew
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2017, 05:27:34 PM »
gumboman; Sir, I buy mind on E-bay. (Originals) I have about a dozen, all off E-bay. In my shooting box, five (5) shooting bags and work bench give or take on a good day. Have great day. AJ.
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Offline wattlebuster

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Re: turnscrew
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2017, 02:51:54 AM »
Brian Barker makes some nice ones. I have a couple that I really like.
Nothing beats the feel of a handmade southern iron mounted flintlock on a cold frosty morning

Offline Jerry

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Re: turnscrew
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2017, 03:20:52 PM »
Curt Lyles makes a good turn screw.

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Re: turnscrew
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2017, 08:41:16 PM »
Make sure they are made of good steel, and not just scrap junk. A mild screwdriver is about as handy a a rubber crutch.

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Re: turnscrew
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2017, 11:58:51 PM »
Thanks for the replies. I will check those places out.