Author Topic: my wheelock and me (Read 128804 times)

Glenn · « **Reply #150 on:** September 07, 2011, 02:32:24 AM »

Nice work again Razpla !!!

Glenn · « **Reply #151 on:** September 07, 2011, 02:33:22 AM »

Quote from: blunderbuss on September 06, 2011, 05:45:14 PM

I made the lock and the vise from scratch
I just received raw spring for the Wheelock (some idiot broke the main spring) and haven't forged a new one so probally won't be next week end.
I have also started a new Wheelock mechanism for a whole new WL.

You did a great job. Looks like a tool that just popped out of the early 1800(s).

blunderbuss · « **Reply #152 on:** September 07, 2011, 02:54:27 AM »

1600"s it's a spring vise for a wheelock

Paul Hamler · « **Reply #153 on:** September 09, 2011, 05:28:25 AM »

I have been following this post and it's generated a desire to make a wheel lock.I've been searching and viewing several antique auction sites looking at numerous style wheel-locks. Could someone comment on the safety lever just to the left of the wheel as to how it works (what happens when the ball lever is depressed?) also when you see locks with this spring and lever you usually see another external part just to it's left...what is this? I cannot find a picture or diagram that shows how this safety works.
Thanks

welafong1 · « **Reply #154 on:** September 09, 2011, 05:48:05 AM »

hi what i would like to know is where i can buy that type of wallnut in this country the Wallnut is a dark brown in poland its liter all most a tan if anyone knows where i can pick some up please let me know
thank you for your
Richard Westerfield

raszpla · « **Reply #155 on:** September 09, 2011, 07:34:32 AM »

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #156 on:** September 09, 2011, 07:38:56 AM »

Great drawing...explains it perfectly!

Paul Hamler · « **Reply #157 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:42:33 AM »

Thanks,not only does the picture explain it the you tube video is also very helpful.
Was this feature used on the more expensive locks or just an improvement that occured in the development cycle. You usually don't see it on the military guns, usually on the fancier models.
Thanks
Paul

raszpla · « **Reply #158 on:** September 09, 2011, 10:01:22 AM »

tak to jest niewątpliwie droższy wariant.

so it is undoubtedly more expensive option.

raszpla · « **Reply #159 on:** September 10, 2011, 07:13:02 PM »

next step

raszpla · « **Reply #160 on:** September 14, 2011, 08:11:24 AM »

welafong1 · « **Reply #161 on:** September 14, 2011, 01:52:59 PM »

hi
i would like to know how much would you charge for a gun like that ?
thank you
Richard Westerfield

Dphariss · « **Reply #162 on:** September 14, 2011, 04:31:57 PM »

Very interesting and informative. Excellent!
My hat is off for the work needed for the explanations, diagrams and photos but also for the actual work in making one of these complex machines.

Dan

Daryl · « **Reply #163 on:** September 14, 2011, 04:39:43 PM »

Yeah- astounding.

raszpla · « **Reply #164 on:** September 14, 2011, 07:08:53 PM »

30 days of work. this day closes the struggle!

Rolf · « **Reply #165 on:** September 14, 2011, 07:25:28 PM »

Beautiful work!!! Thank you for showing us. I hope we get to see more of your work. We are learning a lot from you.

Best regards
Rolf

Glenn · « **Reply #166 on:** September 15, 2011, 01:33:19 AM »

Quote from: Richard Westerfield on September 09, 2011, 05:48:05 AM

hi what i would like to know is where i can buy that type of wallnut in this country the Wallnut is a dark brown in poland its liter all most a tan if anyone knows where i can pick some up please let me know
thank you for your
Richard Westerfield

There's a E-bay seller out on the west coast that might be able to help you. He sells project wood cut from just about every tree imagineable. I'll see if I can find him and if he has a running auction I'll post the link here to the auction so you can try to contact him yourself.

raszpla · « **Reply #167 on:** September 16, 2011, 09:56:38 AM »

raszpla · « **Reply #168 on:** September 16, 2011, 01:13:26 PM »

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #169 on:** September 16, 2011, 07:44:10 PM »

Raszpla...you are a very talented gunbuilder, and a most welcome addition to this site. I for one, have really enjoyed this build, and can appreciate the skill you demonstrate.

Daryl · « **Reply #170 on:** September 16, 2011, 11:24:23 PM »

Ditto. Well done.

Glenn · « **Reply #171 on:** September 17, 2011, 12:51:42 AM »

Beautiful finished product Razspla. Another excellent job by you. Thank you for sharing it with us all.

raszpla · « **Reply #172 on:** September 17, 2011, 10:44:09 AM »

small detail

LURCHWV@BJS · « **Reply #173 on:** September 17, 2011, 09:24:50 PM »

Question,

With the wheel inside the pan, couldn't loose powder fall into the mechanism causing possible lock blowoff? I've never seen a wheellock in person only in pictures. HE

RICH

blunderbuss · « **Reply #174 on:** September 17, 2011, 09:38:00 PM »

Rich the wheel fits tight through the pan and doesn't allow powder to slip through I use 3ffg. I can tell you the lock time is real fast.

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