Author Topic: wheellock - barel (Read 91545 times)

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #150 on:** July 15, 2013, 10:52:21 PM »

I am trying to understand the very complicated mechanism.

That spring holds the drive key in the axel. The pyrite hammer can be held against the wheel under pressure, with the key in the shaft.

-or-

the pyrite hammer is dis-engaged from the shaft, with no drive key in the end of the shaft. Hammer can swing out of the way for cleaning, or a new pyrite.

Do I understand?

Raz, this is lovely workmanship. A sonnet in steel.

raszpla · « **Reply #151 on:** July 15, 2013, 11:59:02 PM »

when the main string is tension - the wheel is automatically locked by the hook wheels - then you need to disengage the clutch hammer. - when he is on the clutch, the hammer is lowered to cover the pan - then the hammer spring maintains the hammer on the cover pan with adequate pressure -- the clutch is disengaged! you can shoot
do you understand?

in a few days will be video

volatpluvia · « **Reply #152 on:** July 16, 2013, 06:48:47 AM »

Razpla,
Can't wait for that video. Be sure to put powder in the pan!
volatpluvia

raszpla · « **Reply #153 on:** July 16, 2013, 09:06:33 AM »

KLMoors · « **Reply #154 on:** July 17, 2013, 03:22:55 PM »

Raz, as always, a huge thanks for showing us all of your work on this.

I have a business idea for you- Do you know about those web-cameras where people watch things like baby eagles in a nest?

You need to set up a web-camera in your shop so folks can watch as you work 24 hours a day!

You can get some advertisers to scroll advertisements along the bottom and earn some extra money each time somebody clicks onto your site.

volatpluvia · « **Reply #155 on:** July 17, 2013, 11:07:54 PM »

KL,
¡That is a GREAT idea!
León

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #156 on:** July 17, 2013, 11:24:50 PM »

We could see what you have for lunch, what kind of shoes you wear.

I am happy with the pictures and descriptions. It is so much work to document the process in addition to the work he's already doing, it would slow Raz's gun work down. Maybe one of us could go over and film Raz at work. I volunteer for this.

raszpla · « **Reply #157 on:** July 17, 2013, 11:50:34 PM »

maybe someday someone will invite me to the U.S. - then it will be possible, do documentary film showing the work process.

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #158 on:** July 18, 2013, 01:48:19 AM »

You can come to my house. I will take you to the Metropolitan Museum. We can go into the basement and study wheel locks in our own hands. You must wear gloves.

raszpla · « **Reply #159 on:** July 18, 2013, 10:45:32 AM »

I have to catch up on what I have at work - still in the queue waiting for a lot of work - when I lead the work to the end, and only then will it be possible my visit to the U.S.

westbj2 · « **Reply #160 on:** July 18, 2013, 12:13:03 PM »

Ras,
I have been watching your interesting efforts on the wheelock. It is great that you share this with all who are following along. Your drawings and images help greatly in explaining the mechanical aspects of the lock.
You apparently are using a CAD program of some sort to apply drawings to photos. Specifically, what program do you use to do this?
Keep up the good work.
Jim Westberg

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #161 on:** July 18, 2013, 03:16:54 PM »

Jim, and Raz, I am amazed by the addition of new parts to build up the lockplate, using dovetails and riveting. The multiple parts become one. This has been very educational for me. I will use some of the tricks learned here on my own projects. Thank you, Raz.

BIGMAN · « **Reply #162 on:** July 18, 2013, 03:19:47 PM »

Just have to say I am in amazement at this project. Please continue the updates. A true work of art.

raszpla · « **Reply #163 on:** July 18, 2013, 09:22:20 PM »

Tomorrow or the day after fire test

Kermit · « **Reply #164 on:** July 18, 2013, 09:44:20 PM »

I must make a confession.

I have not been the least bit interested in wheelocks--until this thread. I think it makes the point that understanding leads to appreciation. You have expanded my universe, Raz, and I am extremely grateful. I used to tell my students that the more you learn, the more you can enjoy the world.

I think I may have missed it, but where are you located?

raszpla · « **Reply #165 on:** July 18, 2013, 10:48:07 PM »

wheellock - this is an excuse to go against unknown horizons

volatpluvia · « **Reply #166 on:** July 19, 2013, 05:52:47 AM »

Raz please make sure we can see how the internals of the lock work when you span the wheel with the dog.
I am waiting with a rapidly beating heart.
volatpluvia

raszpla · « **Reply #167 on:** July 19, 2013, 07:44:39 AM »

I will do a comprehensive, transparent film.

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #168 on:** July 19, 2013, 05:08:01 PM »

Quote from: Kermit on July 18, 2013, 09:44:20 PM

I think I may have missed it, but where are you located?

Raz is from another world, a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.

raszpla · « **Reply #169 on:** July 19, 2013, 08:05:57 PM »

" Raz is from another world, a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. " - my wife says the same

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #170 on:** July 19, 2013, 08:30:52 PM »

So much of this technology reminds me of wood joinery, the tenons, dowels and dovetails. The screw was a real advance in how things were assembled.

raszpla · « **Reply #171 on:** July 19, 2013, 09:40:55 PM »

yes - it is the same concept

KLMoors · « **Reply #172 on:** July 19, 2013, 11:43:53 PM »

Raz works the steel as if it is wood.

raszpla · « **Reply #173 on:** July 20, 2013, 12:24:53 AM »

Of course the steel, and wood - these are two different materials . but the carpenters , and the locksmith profession - that two close cousins.

Old crafts - there are several groups of materials - just a few basic tools - this is similar to a violin, which has only four strings ....

raszpla · « **Reply #174 on:** July 20, 2013, 08:27:38 PM »

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