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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: 577SXS on August 26, 2020, 03:31:32 PM

Title: Pick holder
Post by: 577SXS on August 26, 2020, 03:31:32 PM

I want to make a pick holder like this Volger one and would like a little information. I've looked at lots of these and not sure I've ever seen a vent pick in one. What does the pick look like that goes in this type of holder? Is it just a pointed wire or is it a forged twisted fancy thing. I've got ideas but would like to see original vent picks that went in this type of holder. I'd also like to see some close up photos of this type of pick holder.

(https://i.ibb.co/TMHPnKX/IMG951023.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tpbYNZf)

Title: Re: Pick holder
Post by: snapper on August 26, 2020, 04:06:59 PM

Here are 3 pictures from my Frank Bartlett rifle.   The vent pick has been a little bit of a PIA.      It has fallen out more then once and causing searches for the darn thing.

I should of bent it more to keep it securely in place.   My lack of experience with one of these.

As you can see, this one is nothing fancy, just a pick.

Fleener

(https://i.ibb.co/3cQ6kGs/bartlett-pick.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cQVfxMv)

(https://i.ibb.co/m5TrvSf/bartlett-pick-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k2BV3MN)

(https://i.ibb.co/n1nf17J/bartlett-pick-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/09FZ9Cb)

Title: Re: Pick holder
Post by: smallpatch on August 26, 2020, 04:47:59 PM

Most are just a wire with a loop on the end for a handle.

Title: Re: Pick holder
Post by: rich pierce on August 26, 2020, 07:44:57 PM

I’d make one looking like a shepherds hook that was sprung to cling slightly.

Title: Re: Pick holder
Post by: 577SXS on September 07, 2020, 02:11:04 AM

Well I'm committed to making a pick now because I've started inletting the holder I made.

(https://i.ibb.co/JQ0xHL3/IMG951093.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dg1bD9m)

Title: Re: Pick holder
Post by: 577SXS on September 08, 2020, 08:06:51 PM

Got the pick holder inletted and now to make a pick. Also have to figure out how to shape the wood above the pick holder. Photos of the Vogler gun just don't show it well.
(https://i.ibb.co/N3YFWbY/IMG951099.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8B8mPt8)

Title: Re: Pick holder
Post by: 577SXS on September 08, 2020, 09:39:23 PM

I made the pick.




(https://i.ibb.co/RyVskYQ/IMG951106.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DpSvHzw)

Title: Re: Pick holder
Post by: Daryl on September 09, 2020, 02:00:14 AM

That will likely work, even if a little elaborate. :D