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Title: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: chris laubach on October 30, 2025, 03:38:00 PM
Hello,
Moderators...If this is not permitted please let me know and I will remove the post.

(https://i.postimg.cc/wvPDTwC0/IMG-6006.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wyX1wQTm)

Due to the amount of interest we have received.. I spoke with our CNC vendor and he has agreed to reduce the typical number needed to make a run of locks form 100pcs to 50 pcs. So, If there is enough interest (Committed Orders) we will make a run of our 1740's Germanic CNC lock in a left hand version. On a side note we will offer this with any lock we come out with.. we currently have 3 other styles we are working on. If you are interested in getting on the list for our 1740's lock please email me at williamsburgforge@outlook.com, The Price is $375 per lock.

Thanks,
Chris L.
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: L T Grey on October 30, 2025, 05:59:13 PM
I hope there will be enough interest to make this possible. That's a very nice lock.
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: Birddog on October 30, 2025, 06:44:48 PM
I am interested for sure.
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: rich pierce on October 30, 2025, 08:13:16 PM
Remember to email Chris your commitment if interested. Having been selling a bunch of stuff lately, I find that tracking the communication is challenging sometimes. Like, “interested” or “I will commit to buying it.”?
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: Birddog6 on October 30, 2025, 08:22:09 PM
I ran in to the same. Interested does not mean. “I’ll buy it”. I basically had to pin them down 
to “Yes I’ll buy now.” Or plain No. 🤷🏻
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: WalnutRed on October 31, 2025, 04:15:47 AM
What are the dimensions of the lock?  Can you post a picture of the internals?
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: Rolf on October 31, 2025, 12:06:00 PM
I've send my commitment today. I'll buy one lock, if supplied no later than 2027.
If you know anyone who wants a great lefthanded lock, please give them a call!!!!!
LETS GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Best regards
Rolf
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: chris laubach on October 31, 2025, 04:06:47 PM
Hello,
The lock plate is 5-13/16ths in length

(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9YmLfcd/IMG-6280.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/626QDZpZ)


Here is a short video of so individual parts
https://youtu.be/lsHe9wpJbN4


If you have any other question let me know,

Thanks,
Chris L.






What are the dimensions of the lock?  Can you post a picture of the internals?
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: scottmc on October 31, 2025, 04:36:57 PM
Chris, I sent you an email earlier and it didn't register since my sent file so will try again.  Hopefully, the link you attached is the correct email.
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: scottmc on October 31, 2025, 04:55:53 PM
Disregard my comment.  It worked...dahhh!
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: Rolf on November 29, 2025, 11:32:52 AM
Hi Chris,
How many have signed up for the lefthanded lock so far?

Best regards
Rolf
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: t.caster on November 29, 2025, 09:06:47 PM
Is your mainspring cast, machined or forged???
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: WalnutRed on November 30, 2025, 11:47:13 AM
Please put me on the list.
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: rich pierce on November 30, 2025, 03:43:20 PM
I’m not sure Chris is counting responses here as commitments.

Above he said, “If you are interested in getting on the list for our 1740's lock please email me at williamsburgforge@outlook.com, The Price is $375 per lock.”
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: chris laubach on December 11, 2025, 08:00:55 PM
Hi Tom,
Our mainsprings will be machined in the flat state and bent / forged in the bend. I feel this is the best option for all our locks we are working to bring out. I have sent the CAD files to my CNC Vendor last week and I hope to start taking Per orders for the other 4 styles by January. Helpfully locks of the new styles will start shipping end of February.

Thanks
Chris


Is your mainspring cast, machined or forged???
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: Rolf on December 13, 2025, 10:59:08 AM
Hi Chris,
How many have signed up for the lefthanded lock so far?

Best regards
Rolf
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: Ron Scott on December 13, 2025, 07:42:41 PM
I have requested two of the left handed locks. For anyone considering a side by side Jaeger or Continental double flowler. This paired with the right hand lock would be invaluable.
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: chris laubach on December 13, 2025, 08:36:18 PM
To date we have 15… 🤷‍♂️


Hi Chris,
How many have signed up for the lefthanded lock so far?

Best regards
Rolf
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: George Sutton on December 15, 2025, 10:16:04 PM
Put me down for one.
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: Hawken62_flint on December 17, 2025, 05:12:34 AM
Certainly there are more than 15 people on this forum that could use a great left-handed lock for a build now or in the future. My order is in, but we need 3 times 15 plus a few more before Chris can get these made. Anti up builders!!! Thanks for thinking of us left handers Chris!!
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: AMartin on December 17, 2025, 01:10:37 PM
put me down for 2-3 lefty's ...
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: scottmc on December 17, 2025, 03:14:23 PM
Yes, I'm also quite surprised at the low number.  I emailed Chris for 2 awhile ago so between us, we have 1/5th of the orders.  Everyone on here gripes about the lack of left hand locks available so nows the time to get a good one.  As you said....anti up!
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: Rolf on January 07, 2026, 10:16:34 AM
Bump to the top.
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: L T Grey on January 07, 2026, 04:26:10 PM
I sure could use one for a build I’ve shelved until… Chris has my order fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: Jim Kibler on January 08, 2026, 04:55:05 PM
And people wonder why I've been reluctant to offer left-handed options...
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: whetrock on January 08, 2026, 11:57:02 PM
And people wonder why I've been reluctant to offer left-handed options...

Several people have responded to Jim's comment (above), which he posted in support of Chris Laubach's inquiry of interest for a left hand lock of his manufacture. Since the comments to Jim were about Kibler products, we have moved those comments to their own thread in the Over the Back Fence section. If you want to write to Jim, please visit that thread. The present thread is a For Sale item started by Chris Laubach.

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Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: Rolf on January 12, 2026, 08:10:58 PM
Bump to the top
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: StevenV on January 21, 2026, 06:58:29 PM
Chris , I see the length of the lock at 5 13/16" , what is the height and will you be selling them at Carlisle February 6th and 7th ?  StevenV       Thank you!!!!
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: FiremanBrad on January 23, 2026, 01:02:40 AM
Any plans for a lefty Late Ketland?
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: Robby on January 23, 2026, 09:34:41 PM
Well, I've chewed on it enough. I'll buy one Chris.
Robby
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: Rolf on January 24, 2026, 05:33:15 PM
If you are interested in getting on the list for the 1740's lock left hand lock, please remember to email Chris at williamsburgforge@outlook.com.  The Price is $375 per lock.
Replies to this post alone, do not get added to the list. You have to email Chris at williamsburgforge@outlook.com.
So far, he has got 18 orders.  We need 32 more.

Best regards
Rolf
Title: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: Rolf on January 24, 2026, 05:34:42 PM
If you are interested in getting on the list for the 1740's lock left hand lock, please email Chris at williamsburgforge@outlook.com. The Price is $375 per lock.
So far, he has got 18 orders.  We need 32 more.

Best regards
Rolf
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: rich pierce on January 24, 2026, 06:34:29 PM
If you are interested in getting on the list for the 1740's lock left hand lock, please email Chris at williamsburgforge@outlook.com. The Price is $375 per lock.
So far, he has got 18 orders.  We need 32 more.

Best regards
Rolf
If you responded above that you want one but did not send an email, you are not on the list
Title: Re: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock
Post by: Robby on January 24, 2026, 08:38:00 PM
Thanks for the reminder Rolf, done!
Robby