Inletting Breech Plug

[grabenkater]

I am about to start my first rifle project. I sent my blank to David Keck to have the barrel inletted and the ramrod channel drilled. So, now its time to inlet the underlugs and the breech plug.

I have to say that I am a little intimidated. Can someone offer some tips or tricks? I know that I need to make some small scrapers to get a really tight fit, but other than that, I am ready to go.

[Acer Saccharum]

Grab, have you got any 'how to' books, like Chuck Dixon's, or Buchell's  'Recreating the Kentucky Rifle' (might not have that title right)?
Tom

[grabenkater]

I have Shumways book and Dixons book.

[A.Merrill]

    Just take your time, make sure of what your doing.  And the further along people get the faster they go, in a rush to see it done. That's when you screw things up. If you get to a part you don't understand in the books, don't forget the tutorial on this site. Take your time, enjoy each step of the build. Don't forget to take some pic's along the way     Good Luck    AL

[KLMoors]

Once you get your breech plug fit to the barrel, file a bit of a taper on the tang and on the breech plug lug. File these so the lug and tang are a tad narrower on the bottom than on the top.  This helps make sure your inlet fits nice and tight and it also helps taking it in and out of the stock.

[Roger Fisher]

I am about to start my first rifle project. I sent my blank to David Keck to have the barrel inletted and the ramrod channel drilled. So, now its time to inlet the underlugs and the breech plug.

I have to say that I am a little intimidated. Can someone offer some tips or tricks? I know that I need to make some small scrapers to get a really tight fit, but other than that, I am ready to go.

Sure, get the books.  Chuck Dixon's walks you throu step by step.  I said it before and I'll say it again.  Do not rush, do not look at the whole project break it down to small little jobs, stay out of the wine jug til later,, do not work late and when tired. and never, never have your lady love 'help'

[Don Getz]

Grab........before I can offer any advise, it would help to know whose barrel you are using and what type of breechplug
is in it............Don

[Meteorman]

Can someone offer some tips or tricks?

.. and don't forget to spend some quality time with your chisels & gouges and your sharpening system before you start.
Keep the strop handy and use it often.
You're inletting experience will be much more enjoyable.

[Rasch Chronicles]

Grab,

Don't forget Mr Okie's build: Building a Chunkgun

He is building it step by step and photo documenting it as he goes along!

Best regards,
Albert

[greybeard]

File the draft and go SLOW. Squeeze it down in with hand pressure. NO hammers needed here, might split something. Be skimpy with the inletting black. I tap the muzzlle gently with a light lead hammer to make sure the breech is set back properly and most of all have a good time. Cheers   Bob