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Offline davec2

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Re: Blunderbuss #4, ...DONE !!!
« Reply #250 on: January 27, 2020, 04:37:14 AM »
Justin,

Also called "curved tooth files".  I have some made by Nicholson, Vixen, Grobet.  I don't remember where I got mine but looked up a few places.....here you go......

https://www.tinmantech.com/products/hand-tools/files-holders/super-shear-files/

https://atmsupplyco.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2676

https://www.grainger.com/product/CRESCENT-NICHOLSON-Flat-Babbitt-File-1G520

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TSUBOSAN-Curved-Tooth-Files-6-14-Bastard-Cut-Hand-Type-240-made-in-japan/253661231666?hash=item3b0f633a32:m:m2uw0AjPNAa_DDcH3lPCGYg

http://www.warrensvillefile.com/index.php/american-pattern/milled-curved-tooth.html

This las outfit looks good.  They also make these with a handle like a plane and a replaceable file blade.  I always wanted one of those....loks like you could really bear down with that arrangement.



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Re: Blunderbuss #4, ...DONE !!!
« Reply #251 on: January 27, 2020, 04:41:01 AM »
LynnC,

They will cut most metals and the large teeth don't load up with soft metals like lead, babbit, aluminum, copper, etc.  They work great on hardwood but if they are not sharp, they will skate over the surface.  Mine were old and not too sharp but I sent them to Boggs Tool and had them sharpened.  They work great now.......Come to think of it, I may have found a few of these at an old tool sale somewhere.
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Re: Blunderbuss #4, ...DONE !!!
« Reply #252 on: January 27, 2020, 06:31:59 AM »
Thanks Dave. I'll pick one up
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Re: Blunderbuss #4, ...DONE !!!
« Reply #253 on: January 27, 2020, 07:45:32 PM »
That's magnificent work, Dave.  It's almost too pretty to shoot.
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Re: Blunderbuss #4, ...DONE !!!
« Reply #254 on: October 27, 2023, 02:08:49 AM »
This one should come back up to the top for everyone to see again.
I'm getting one of the same Ed Rayl barrels, so I'll be tackling one pretty soon.
I have a few questions for you, Dave.

How thick was the stock blank that you started with?
Do you make the stock with a standard length of pull like a fowler, or are they shorter?
What size ramrod did you use, and do you have to drill it at a weird angle to clear the muzzle flare?
Thanks
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Re: Blunderbuss #4, ...DONE !!!
« Reply #255 on: October 27, 2023, 02:27:26 AM »
I didyknoe a Blunderbus could look so graceful. Beautiful work as always 👏
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Re: Blunderbuss #4, ...DONE !!!
« Reply #256 on: October 27, 2023, 06:22:37 AM »
Justin,

I think the stock blank was 2 1/2 inches thick to start but could have been a bit thinner.  In the beginning pictures of this thread I had already planed the stock to near final thickness in the lock / side plate area. Yes, the pull was the same as my long rifles.....I didn't try to shorten the stock any.  I used a 3/8" hickory ram rod but made a flared brass button for the end as shown in the photos.  The ram rod hole was drilled parallel to the bore.  When stowed, the ram rod button is caught behind the muzzle rings.  You have to flex the rod slightly to disengage is and pull it out of the stock.

They are a blast to shoot (if you will pardon the pun.... ;))  Have fun building and shooting it !!

daveC2
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Re: Blunderbuss #4, ...DONE !!!
« Reply #257 on: October 27, 2023, 05:10:56 PM »
Curved edge files were called "Body files"and were primary tools in fender and body shops.A lot of dings and dents were filled with lead and these files were used to level out the lead.The lead was sold in "sticks" at any automobile supply shop and I used one to repair a ding in the 1937 Cadillac I had while in high school.It was a Series 85 with a V12 engine and all 4 doors were locked with a key.I still have a big Vixen in my tools but never tried it on wood.Old line parts shops like NAPA and Motor Car Supply may still have these "sticks" of body lead and vixen files.
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Re: Blunderbuss #4, ...DONE !!!
« Reply #258 on: October 27, 2023, 07:13:40 PM »
Thanks for the info Dave.
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