Author Topic: Seniors moment.re Berks gun finished (Read 58442 times)

greybeard · « **Reply #25 on:** April 08, 2011, 10:04:44 PM »

ok , I got out there today and finished the tang inlet. So far I'm happy.

Tom Currie · « **Reply #26 on:** April 09, 2011, 03:19:08 AM »

Look like you're moving along. I go back and read Dixon's rather simple building book just for a little direction and to make I stay on sequence.

greybeard · « **Reply #27 on:** April 09, 2011, 03:49:22 AM »

I have Buchelle"s book in my shop. Have 2 lugs installed 2 to go tonight.
Thanks Bob

longrifle · « **Reply #28 on:** April 09, 2011, 04:14:27 AM »

Fantastic work, keep it up and keep us posted with more photo's as you progress. I know that will be a beauty when your finished.

wetzel · « **Reply #29 on:** April 09, 2011, 04:22:57 AM »

Greybeard,

Back to the thought of the last hurrah, I try to make it a point to never say this is the last one:) I'm glad to see you starting this project. I know how you feel about the fear of making mistakes, sometimes when I sit and think about what I need to do I feel sick thinking of possible mistakes. I keep hoping for the gun that comes out perfect, but after reading what Don said about every gun he has built there has been mistakes I guess I will just have to resign myself to the fact that mistakes happen and lessons are hopefully learned in the process. I would love for you to keep posting pictures of your progress, its like a great story.

Wetzel

greybeard · « **Reply #30 on:** April 09, 2011, 06:55:03 AM »

So I opted for 4 barrel lugs and got them put in today .Not too pretty but sure strong

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Mike New · « **Reply #31 on:** April 10, 2011, 05:20:23 PM »

Hmmm... I think I see the problem.... Your bench is to neat!!! Keep goin Greybread. It will be finished before you know it. Mike

longrifle · « **Reply #32 on:** April 10, 2011, 06:13:30 PM »

Looking real good can't wait to see more.

greybeard · « **Reply #33 on:** April 11, 2011, 03:56:40 AM »

OK . So I got the lugs inlet , made 4 pins. Measured 8 times to mark the holes and only had one go a bit errant. 25% EH..

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greybeard · « **Reply #34 on:** April 14, 2011, 11:47:25 PM »

So I blew most of my shop time yesterday and got the entry thimble inletted and this morning the middle one inlet & both pinned. The inlets look real good with no gaps so I'm happy.
The muzzle thimble will be done this PM after my back has a rest. Then shave the top of thr barrel to just so the barrel is a wee bit more than half exposed then I can do the lock inletting as the next step . Bob

longrifle · « **Reply #35 on:** April 14, 2011, 11:56:35 PM »

It is looking good. That is really going to be a good looking stock when you get the finish on it. it sure look's like it has nice grain.

KLMoors · « **Reply #36 on:** April 15, 2011, 02:48:40 PM »

Now we're talking! Keep em coming. I love the architecture on that butt!

greybeard · « **Reply #37 on:** April 15, 2011, 04:49:44 PM »

Yes Ken; I like it too,. It's a Leonard Reedy profile of Fred Millers patterens that David Keck now has. David supplied the # 4 blank , inlet the .50 cal. B wt Collerain barrel, drilled the RR hole bang on. I couldent be happier. Cheers Bob

greybeard · « **Reply #38 on:** April 17, 2011, 06:51:38 PM »

OK folks. I'm ready to set the lock in and

should I set the lock dead center on the barrel or go for just a tad below the center line with the liner on dead center

Any thoughts here.
Cheers & thanks Bob

smylee grouch · « **Reply #39 on:** April 17, 2011, 07:32:19 PM »

Greybeard: set lock up for correct touchhole position and make sure front lock bolt will pass above rr hole, slight noch in barrel is ok. Smylee

greybeard · « **Reply #40 on:** April 17, 2011, 07:48:31 PM »

Thanks Smiley. I have 3/16 web so no problem there with a 6/32 front lock bolt.
Thanks Cheers Bob

B.Habermehl · « **Reply #41 on:** April 17, 2011, 10:32:55 PM »

Just a thought; Did you think to oil or grease the bore of your barrel after soldering your under lug on? If you did'nt, it would be wise to prevent rust where the heat vaporised the oil film in the bore. Just trying to help BJH

greybeard · « **Reply #42 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:20:47 AM »

BJH DUHH!!! Thanks for that . will do it NOW.
Cheers Bob

B.Habermehl · « **Reply #43 on:** April 18, 2011, 05:15:06 AM »

Just trying to pass on a tid bit that was passed on to me. I forget who reminded me to oil the bore after soldering lugs, Probably Fred Miller. Perhaps one or two other folks besides. best of luck BJH

greybeard · « **Reply #44 on:** April 18, 2011, 08:39:23 PM »

So I'm getting nervous about the thickness of the forend ahead of the lock pannel' The mike says .132 but it seems it will be tough to not have it come out kinda slab sidsd looking. Or do you think I can pull it off OK

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Cheers Bob

rich pierce · « **Reply #45 on:** April 18, 2011, 09:02:44 PM »

No problem. I would draw what you have in cross section, with the barrel, ramrod groove, web, etc. Then sketch in the oval shape you want. This will help you figure out where the wood has to come off the most. The key for me is knowing where on the side of the stock is the fattest part of the egg or oval shape. Draw that line on your forestock and never take wood off there until final finishing.

Once I know where the fattest part of the oval is and know where the most wood has to come off I use planes and spokeshave to create the angles I need to begin to approach the oval shape.

greybeard · « **Reply #46 on:** April 19, 2011, 07:37:59 AM »

So today I tapped a 10+32 hole in a piese of scrap and turned up a 10+ 32 liner. Was able to wiggle it a bit when 1/2 way in. No good so turned up another 2 thou bigger. Turnscrew tight.
Perfect so drilled and tapped the barrel. NO MISHAPS. Good for me.

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Rasch Chronicles · « **Reply #47 on:** April 19, 2011, 09:53:20 AM »

Greybeard,

Nicely done!

Albert

greybeard · « **Reply #48 on:** April 20, 2011, 05:08:06 AM »

Thank You Albert. Be safe .. Cheers Bob

KLMoors · « **Reply #49 on:** April 20, 2011, 04:00:05 PM »

Nicely done!

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