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Offline B.Barker

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Wood patch boxes
« on: July 03, 2018, 06:22:42 AM »
For folks that never tackled the job before. I made myself a scraper of sorts to make the job easier and faster. Its a simple wood body with handles on each side and a cutter made with the angle for the dovetail. I'm sure others have made better ones but this took me about thirty minutes to make and has saved me lots of time matching box and stock dovetails together.







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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Wood patch boxes
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2018, 06:39:52 AM »
Nice tool, Brian. Good project. Thanks for sharing.
Bob
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Offline Joe Schell

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Re: Wood patch boxes
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2018, 06:40:14 AM »
Neat tool, i need to make me one of those.
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Offline Mauser06

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Re: Wood patch boxes
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2018, 06:47:47 AM »
I was just thinking of something like that.  I thought I saw one elsewhere before....for sale..but I can't find it. 

Seeing that, even I may be able to make something similar...I may have to give it a try.  I appreciate you sharing! 

The one I saw was more complex and above my capabilities. 
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Offline satwel

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Re: Wood patch boxes
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2018, 02:47:02 PM »
Brilliant! I plan to make one. How thick is the scraper/blade, please?

Thanks
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Offline B.Barker

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Re: Wood patch boxes
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2018, 04:23:41 PM »
I think the blade is a 1/4". The only problem is it works just one way. You go up one side and down the other which can be problematic if the grain isn't running right. It still works but you have to be more careful. It could be much improved but I was in a hurry and it well enough for me.
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Online Greg Pennell

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Re: Wood patch boxes
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2018, 04:27:14 PM »
Boy, every time I open a post I find another tool or gadget to make...is this a wonderful hobby or what?  Thanks for the idea, Brian!

Greg
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Offline Craig Wilcox

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Re: Wood patch boxes
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2018, 06:12:53 PM »
One will be in my tool box before the day is done - thanks for the great idea!
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Offline RichG

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Re: Wood patch boxes
« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2018, 03:37:40 AM »
muzzle loaders builder supply. Ryan has a nifty one for sale
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Offline thecapgunkid

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Re: Wood patch boxes
« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2018, 02:36:42 PM »
Please make a bunch of them and get them to Dixons as fast as you can.
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Offline Cory Joe Stewart

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Re: Wood patch boxes
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2018, 04:58:59 PM »
That is nifty.  Thanks for sharing.

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Offline David Rase

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Re: Wood patch boxes
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2018, 11:18:34 PM »
Another tool to add to my to "do list".  Great concept Brian.
David
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Re: Wood patch boxes
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2018, 01:15:03 AM »
Quote from: B.Barker on July 03, 2018, 06:22:42 AM
For folks that never tackled the job before.....

Brian,

That would be me, so I'm gonna ask a dumb question.  Do you use your tool to also cut the corresponding dovetails on the lid?  Thanks for posting pictures of your tool.

-Ron
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Offline RichG

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Re: Wood patch boxes
« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2018, 04:00:41 AM »
Quote from: Ky-Flinter on July 05, 2018, 01:15:03 AM
Quote from: B.Barker on July 03, 2018, 06:22:42 AM
For folks that never tackled the job before.....

Brian,

That would be me, so I'm gonna ask a dumb question.  Do you use your tool to also cut the corresponding dovetails on the lid?  Thanks for posting pictures of your tool.

-Ron
yes the tool does the lid and stock and the dovetails will match perfectly
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Offline Mauser06

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Re: Wood patch boxes
« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2018, 04:21:28 AM »
MBS does sell one... actually somewhat similar to the one the OP made except the cutter is in metal, not wood. 

You have to email or call as it's not on their website. 


I'm betting someone read this post and also emailed them...sorry, I was first. Lol.  I have the last one in stock being shipped out Monday...price was very reasonable and probably better than I could make one.
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Offline B.Barker

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Re: Wood patch boxes
« Reply #15 on: July 07, 2018, 04:51:48 AM »
Yep, I cut both sets of dovetails with it.
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