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Title: How thick plank need to be for a Hawken job
Post by: mountainman70 on April 20, 2018, 05:26:01 AM

I have a nice piece of curly that is 2 1/2 thick,plenty long for a f/s and enough for proper drop. With the early beavertail or the half moon such as on the Peterson rifle, can I get what I need with this board?I am planning to use a 1 1/8 x 36" 58 cal barrel .  8) 8) Thanks to all.have a good evening fellows. Cheers, Dave

Title: Re: How thick plank need to be for a Hawken job
Post by: rich pierce on April 20, 2018, 05:27:51 AM

2” thick is enough for a Hawken.

Title: Re: How thick plank need to be for a Hawken job
Post by: mountainman70 on April 20, 2018, 05:34:25 AM

Thanks Rich, I thought it might be. This stock blank is so nice and curly I almost don't want to make a Hawken,but rather a SMR , but I have the stuff for this project,and rather use a slimmer blank to build a longrifle. Just hate to waste such wood.I am thinking early f/s Hawken sorta like the one on Gunsinternatnl,over in Virginia, I have a 2 piece buttplate,and most everthing to do this,using a long trigger and scroll guard.
Thanks again, Dave 8) 8)

Title: Re: How thick plank need to be for a Hawken job
Post by: Dphariss on April 20, 2018, 09:06:04 AM

I would save the 2 1/2" for something where it was needed.

Dan

Title: Re: How thick plank need to be for a Hawken job
Post by: Goo on April 20, 2018, 02:35:58 PM

Build that hawken on a nice piece of straight grain walnut or cherry

Title: Re: How thick plank need to be for a Hawken job
Post by: mountainman70 on April 20, 2018, 04:07:36 PM

Yep, I believe I will save it for a longrifle. Just cant do it. Besides, after looking and measuring carefully, it would be marginal in the forend bottom.
Goo, I believe the cherry or very plain maple will get the call. I would like to do walnut, it just doesn't like me.
Thanks y'all. Dave F 8) 8)

Title: Re: How thick plank need to be for a Hawken job
Post by: Scota4570 on April 20, 2018, 06:20:20 PM

You will need some decent plans.  Track has some as does Stith.  Get them all, and plan it out.  Or, even draw your own plans from your parts.  Either way, you will know for sure then. 

Hey, who has correct Hawken nose caps? 

Title: Re: How thick plank need to be for a Hawken job
Post by: mountainman70 on April 20, 2018, 07:03:30 PM

Thanks Scota, I have both sets of plans, and in good stead with many Hawken gurus on here,and elsewhere.
Have a goodun, Dave 8) 8)

Title: Re: How thick plank need to be for a Hawken job
Post by: Herb on April 21, 2018, 01:15:28 AM

Scota4570:  Muzzleloader  Builders Supply.