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Offline Bill Raby

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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #75 on: November 09, 2019, 12:36:04 PM »
Here is Part 42


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« Reply #76 on: November 14, 2019, 04:17:53 AM »
I would like to thank you Bill, for taking the time to document your build. I am watching and it is excellent.

He's doing a great job. He definitely doesn't mind taking the extra time and pains to make it right. I'm sure the final product will be impressive.

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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #77 on: November 14, 2019, 05:17:20 AM »
I would like to thank you Bill, for taking the time to document your build. I am watching and it is excellent.

He's doing a great job. He definitely doesn't mind taking the extra time and pains to make it right. I'm sure the final product will be impressive.

I sure hope so!

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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #78 on: November 17, 2019, 01:10:24 AM »
Here is Part 43


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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #79 on: November 18, 2019, 04:35:57 AM »
You're very adept w/ handtools as shown in all the Parts. Have 2 questions.....do you form a shallow curve on the lid and wouldn't it be easier to use a length of dead soft baling wire for the hinge pin which could be bent by hand  to the curve of the hinge knuckles of both the lid and finial? I always form a shallow curve on the lid. Really like your choice of the Pbox...it's a John Brooks style  and seeing I'm not fond of the Daisy pbox found on many Lancasters, I've also used it a few times.....Fred

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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #80 on: November 18, 2019, 07:22:45 AM »
There is a shallow curve on the patchbox. Soft wire would be easier for the pin but I prefer to use hardened wire. With hardened wire I can form the brass around it without bending it out of shape.

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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #81 on: November 18, 2019, 09:16:05 AM »
I also form the knuckles around music wire, but use baling wire for the permanent hinge pin for a curved hinge. Sorry...didn't see the lid curve....I put a little more curve on the lid than you do. .....Fred

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« Reply #82 on: November 20, 2019, 08:41:53 AM »
You're very adept w/ handtools as shown in all the Parts. Have 2 questions.....do you form a shallow curve on the lid and wouldn't it be easier to use a length of dead soft baling wire for the hinge pin which could be bent by hand  to the curve of the hinge knuckles of both the lid and finial? I always form a shallow curve on the lid. Really like your choice of the Pbox...it's a John Brooks style  and seeing I'm not fond of the Daisy pbox found on many Lancasters, I've also used it a few times.....Fred


That sure is one excellent execution of a patchbox! You are gonna scare Bill , if he tries to replicate that quality!

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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #83 on: November 20, 2019, 08:54:19 PM »
Replicate it? I am going to beat it! Or at least give it a try. But seriously, I don't care a bit if my work is better or worst than what anyone else does. That is not the point. The only goal is to put in the extra work on each step to do the best job that I am capable of. And then to be capable of more on the next one.

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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #84 on: November 22, 2019, 02:15:53 PM »
Here is Part 44


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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #85 on: December 01, 2019, 11:25:59 PM »
Here is Part 45


Offline Eric Smith

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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #86 on: December 05, 2019, 07:09:21 PM »
Still watching and "liking" each new installment.  Excellent work.
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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #87 on: December 08, 2019, 10:29:46 PM »
Here is Part 46


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« Reply #88 on: December 12, 2019, 07:15:43 AM »

Good job! Keep building.

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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #89 on: December 12, 2019, 10:08:07 PM »
I've been gone a while. Couldn't access this site, or figure out why. Got frustrated and quit trying. Turns out it was my outdated web browser. Switched to another one. I have a lot of videos to catch up on.

I really like that patchbox.

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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #90 on: December 12, 2019, 10:57:24 PM »
Your videos are excellent Bill.  I am learning a lot.  Thanks.   8)

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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #91 on: December 15, 2019, 04:55:57 AM »
Here is Part 47


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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #92 on: December 16, 2019, 10:35:32 PM »
Bill, I am learning a LOT from you and your videos.  Appreciate the time and trouble that it takes.

I will give YOU a tip, tho, with the patch box cavity - use a Forstner bit for the excavation.  They come in all sorts of sizes, increments of 1/16".  And I wouldn't doubt that you could get metric sizes also.  And you already know how to set your depth on the drill press or milling machine.  That way you only have to chisel the "V" shapes between the round holes.
If you can find some overhead pics of old patch boxes, a lot of them you will see three (+/-) small divots left from the builder using a drill bit done with a brace.   Sure does eliminate finding you went a bit too deep with one or more little holes.
I am anxious to see your finished engraving, IF you can pry it out of your wife's hands!
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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #93 on: December 17, 2019, 06:50:04 AM »
I know the forstner bits are how it usually done. I just like the flat bottom instead of having the small holes left over from the bit. It sure does look bad digging out all that wood with a milling bit! But it all turned out good in the end.

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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #94 on: December 22, 2019, 03:21:20 PM »
Here is Part 48


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« Reply #95 on: December 29, 2019, 06:54:56 AM »
Here is Part 49


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« Reply #96 on: January 04, 2020, 06:56:04 PM »
Here is Part 50


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« Reply #97 on: January 12, 2020, 05:16:43 AM »
Here is Part 51

 

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Re: Building a Lancaster Rifle
« Reply #98 on: January 19, 2020, 12:38:48 AM »
Here is Part 52


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« Reply #99 on: January 25, 2020, 05:30:43 PM »
Here is Part 53

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